Wild Smaragdina Blue Male Betta Fish
Wild Smaragdina Blue Male Betta Fish
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πΏπ Wild Smaragdina Blue Male Betta Fish | Botanical Blackwater Line
The Wild Smaragdina Blue Male Betta Fish brings the beauty of wild Betta genetics into a natural botanical aquarium. Known for its deep blue-green metallic scales, dark natural body, and compact wild-form fins, Smaragdina displays its best character when surrounded by tannins, botanicals, and subdued lighting.
This is not a Betta meant for a bright, sterile display tank. Dark botanical or blackwater conditions are strongly recommended to help the fish feel secure and showcase its natural coloration.
π Blue That Comes Alive in Blackwater
Under soft lighting and against dark, tannin-stained water, the Smaragdina's scales can flash from emerald blue to turquoise and metallic blue-green as the fish moves. ππΏ
Color intensity can change depending on lighting, stress level, environment, and viewing angle. Once settled into a mature botanical aquarium, its natural metallic pattern becomes much more noticeable.
π Recommended Botanical Blackwater Setup
- π Botanicals: Indian almond leaves, seed pods, and natural leaf litter
- πͺ΅ Hardscape: Driftwood, roots, and natural hiding areas
- πΏ Plants: Floating plants and low-light aquatic plants
- π Water: Tannin-rich dark or botanical water recommended
- π‘ Lighting: Low to moderate, preferably subdued
- π§ Flow: Gentle water movement
- π‘οΈ Environment: Warm, stable, established aquarium
A darker botanical environment helps create the calm, shaded habitat that complements the natural behavior and appearance of Wild Smaragdina Bettas.
π Product Specifications
| Color | Metallic Blue / Emerald Blue-Green over Dark Wild Base |
| Fin Type | Short Fin / Natural Wild Form |
| Age | 4β6 Months |
| Gender | Male |
| Species | Betta smaragdina |
| Recommended Setup | Botanical / Blackwater Aquarium |
| Origin | Vietnam (Farm Raised) |
| Shipping | Shipped From California | Live Arrival Guaranteed |
πΏ Important Notes
- βοΈ Black or botanical water is strongly recommended
- βοΈ Metallic blue-green coloration changes with lighting and viewing angle
- βοΈ Color may appear subdued during shipping or when first introduced
- βοΈ Allow time for the fish to settle before judging final coloration
- βοΈ Best displayed with botanicals, leaf litter, driftwood, and subdued lighting
- βοΈ A secure aquarium lid is recommended for Bettas
π In bright water, you see a fish. In blackwater, you see the wild.
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Shipping Rate As Low As $25
Shipping Rate As Low As $25
At Tropicflow, we strive to make the shipping process as affordable and convenient as possible for our customers. Our shipping rate starts as low as $15, and the more fish you purchase, the more you save on shipping fees. We encourage our customers to combine as many fish as possible in each order to take advantage of these cost-saving opportunities.
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High Quality Fish Only
At Tropicflow, we take pride in shipping only the highest quality freshwater fish to our customers. Our fish are carefully selected for their excellent health, vibrant colors, and wide, full tails.
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100% Live Arrive Guarantee
Tropicflow takes great pride in the quality of our products, and we proudly extend a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee for every shipment we dispatch. In the unfortunate event that any of the livestock or plants in your order do not survive upon arrival, we are dedicated to offering you a full refund in the form of store credit, covering the precise cost of the item, excluding shipping expenses. Your satisfaction is our commitment!
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