{"product_id":"male-mustard-gas-halfmoon-betta","title":"Male Mustard Gas Halfmoon Betta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are the glorious males whose photography is an instant Instagram hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, fluttery tails and dorsals make these boys look like living, breathing flowers. So stunning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its stunning deep ocean blue body and a beautifully contrasting pale blue and yellow-orange halfmoon tail, the \u003cstrong\u003eMale Mustard Gas Halfmoon Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a must-have for any betta enthusiast. This unique color combination is sure to make a statement in any aquarium.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalfmoon Bettas\u003c\/strong\u003e are the same species as other more common bettas \u003cstrong\u003e(Betta Splendens).\u003c\/strong\u003e They have the same care requirements and have a life- expectancy of about 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaring for your Betta is straightforward. These fish thrive in a heated, filtered aquarium with plenty of space to swim and explore. Add a nice gentle sponge filter to oxygenate the water without being too rough on their flowy fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBettas are omnivores and enjoy a varied diet of high-quality pellets, frozen or live foods. You can get them to do tricks and eat out of your hand. I'm not kidding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Bettas, Half Moons are known for their aggressive but curious nature, making them a great addition to any  species- only aquarium. They require minimal maintenance and make an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Temps: 75-80f\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePH: 6.5-7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGH: 70- 300 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament: Aggressive (should NOT be housed with other bettas)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDue to their Marble genes, Bettas change colors through out their life!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese are YOUNG males, and fins are not fully developed yet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e2\" Purchase size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThese are not your sad little pet shop Bettas stuck in a cup of stagnant water. Mine are kept in their own space with shelter, leaf litter for tannins, and live plants. They are fed Baby brine shrimp, tubifex worms, frozen foods, flakes and pellets to get them used to a variety. Gotta grow those tails!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has to be said: Betta fish do not belong in anything smaller than Three gallons of water volume. They need room! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also much harder to maintain the water quality in such a small space. Give the poor thing at least five gallons!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  ** Photos are representative of the coloration I have, as closely as I can manage, they are not usually the actual fish you may receive ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eI ship insulated with medicated water, and Purigen, by tracked and insured USPS Priority only, and use cool packs when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo consider purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glassgrown.com\/products\/live-animal-heat-pack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eheat pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if the temperatures in your area are below 40 degrees!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003ePlease arrange to pull these little guys right indoors once they arrive to your mailbox. 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