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Scientific Name: Betta Black Orchid Or Betta Splendens

Lifespan: 2-5 Years

Origin: South East Asia (SEA)

Black Orchid Betta

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Betta, a black orchid is one of the betta spices among 73 betta species.

The black orchid is widely famous as a Siamese fighting fish.

The black orchid betta is mostly found in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia in the South Asia region.

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Male
  • Weight

    0.32-0.35 kg / 1-1 Pounds

  • Length

    5-7 cm / 2-3 Inches

  • Color

Female
  • Weight

    0.3-0.32 kg / 1-1 Pounds

  • Length

    5-7 cm / 2-3 Inches

  • Color

Temperature

Hot: 20 to 29 °C

Water PH

6 to 8 PH

Kingdom

Animalia

Genus

Betta

Order

Anseriformes

Price

18 to 19 USD

Hardness

5 to 34 dGH

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Domain

Eukaryota

Activity

Jump: 2-3 Feet

Survive Without Water: 5 to 10 Minutes

Other

Water Temperature: 20 to 28 °C

Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramis)

Sub Famlily: Macropodusinae

Environment: Enthopelagic Freshwater

Biology: Hardwater

Threat to Human: Harmless

Country Info: South Asia

Classification: Actinopterygii

Origin Description

Betta black orchid is a betta fish, members of the order Anseriformes. Betta black orchid has a long history. Betta splendens had a long history of becoming considered a pet store staple. It is commonly known as a freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia regions such as Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. A betta has a total of 73 species; the black orchid is one of them.

Black orchid betta originated from Thailand, they were discovered 1000 years ago, any of the fish originated. When betta is discovered they are used for gambling because of their aggressive nature.

Description

One of the most fearsome fishes that are native to the Southeast Asia basin in Thailand, Indonesia is the betta fish, and it’s considered betta black orchid.

A black orchid betta grows up to 6–8 cm (2.4–3.1 in) in length. Wild bettas display strong colors only when excited. Bettas have a different color some are natural, some are because of the pigmentation, a breeder can make the coloration permanent.