{"product_id":"wild-smaragdina-copper-male-betta-fish","title":"Wild Smaragdina Copper Male Betta Fish","description":"\u003ch1\u003e🍂🟤 Wild Smaragdina Copper Male Betta Fish | Botanical Blackwater Line\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWild Smaragdina Copper Male Betta Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the natural character of wild Betta genetics with a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ecopper-bronze metallic sheen over a deep, dark body\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its earthy coloration feels perfectly at home among fallen leaves, twisted driftwood, and tannin-stained water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wild Betta best appreciated in a natural environment. \u003cstrong\u003eDark botanical or blackwater conditions are strongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e to help the fish feel secure and bring out its natural copper expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🍁 Copper That Glows in Dark Water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder soft lighting, the scales can reflect shades of \u003cstrong\u003ecopper, bronze, antique gold, and earthy metallic brown\u003c\/strong\u003e. 🟤✨ Against dark botanical water, these reflective scales create a beautiful contrast with the fish's natural wild base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact color can shift depending on \u003cstrong\u003elighting, viewing angle, stress level, and aquarium conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Give your Smaragdina time to settle—the copper expression often becomes more noticeable as the fish becomes comfortable in its environment.\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, branches, 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 strongly 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 mature botanical aquarium creates a \u003cstrong\u003eshaded, natural environment\u003c\/strong\u003e that complements the appearance and behavior 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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper \/ Bronze Metallic over Dark Wild Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\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\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\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\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\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\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\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✔️ Copper tones can shift between bronze, gold, and earthy metallic shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Color intensity varies with lighting and viewing angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Fish may appear darker or muted immediately after shipping\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 leaf litter, botanicals, 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🍂 Dark water. 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