{"product_id":"wild-smaragdina-blue-male-betta-fish","title":"Wild Smaragdina Blue Male Betta Fish","description":"\u003ch1\u003e🌿💙 Wild Smaragdina Blue Male Betta Fish | Botanical Blackwater Line\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWild Smaragdina Blue Male Betta Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the beauty of wild Betta genetics into a natural botanical aquarium. Known for its \u003cstrong\u003edeep blue-green metallic scales, dark natural body, and compact wild-form fins\u003c\/strong\u003e, Smaragdina displays its best character when surrounded by tannins, botanicals, and subdued lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a Betta meant for a bright, sterile display tank. \u003cstrong\u003eDark botanical or blackwater conditions are strongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e to help the fish feel secure and showcase its natural coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🌌 Blue That Comes Alive in Blackwater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder soft lighting and against dark, tannin-stained water, the Smaragdina's scales can flash from \u003cstrong\u003eemerald blue to turquoise and metallic blue-green\u003c\/strong\u003e as the fish moves. 💙🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColor intensity can change depending on \u003cstrong\u003elighting, stress level, environment, and viewing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once settled into a mature botanical aquarium, its natural metallic pattern becomes much more noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🍂 Recommended Botanical Blackwater Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍁 \u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian almond leaves, seed pods, and natural leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eHardscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driftwood, roots, and natural hiding areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003ePlants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating plants and low-light aquatic plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌑 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tannin-rich dark or botanical water recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate, preferably subdued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle water movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, stable, established aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA darker botanical environment helps create the \u003cstrong\u003ecalm, shaded habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e that complements the natural behavior and appearance of Wild Smaragdina Bettas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetallic Blue \/ Emerald Blue-Green over Dark Wild Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFin Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort Fin \/ Natural Wild Form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta smaragdina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical \/ Blackwater Aquarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVietnam (Farm Raised)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipped From California | Live Arrival Guaranteed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🌿 Important Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eBlack or botanical water is strongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Metallic blue-green coloration changes with lighting and viewing angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Color may appear subdued during shipping or when first introduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Allow time for the fish to settle before judging final coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Best displayed with botanicals, leaf litter, driftwood, and subdued lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ A secure aquarium lid is recommended for Bettas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e🌑 In bright water, you see a fish. In blackwater, you see the wild.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n","brand":"Tropicflow's Plakat Male Betta","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":52488413446442,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Breeding Pair (1 Male + 1 Female)","offer_id":52488413479210,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6237\/5466\/files\/wild-smeragdina-guitar-blue-male-betta-fish.png?v=1788559484","url":"https:\/\/tropicflow.com\/products\/wild-smaragdina-blue-male-betta-fish","provider":"Tropicflow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}