In The Aquarium
Samurai halfmoon betta is specifically bred for the aquarium world. There are a total of 70 species in betta; which are freshwater fish. They are perfect for aquarium fish. betta originated from rivers and marshes of south asia. They are a tropical freshwater fish. Betta lives in stable water, not moving.
Tank size
As tropical freshwater fish, they prefer large spaces to live around A 5-gallon fish tank with standard aquarium sizing of 20” length x 10” Width x 12” Height and weighs 111 lbs. For a pair you need a 10-15 gallon water tank.
betta is a big-mouthed fish so The best option is to put it in a tank. They will like to live in large spaces; although some betta happily live in small spaces. Compared to male betta female
Bettas are less aggressive. Males can not share the tank with the same species but share the tank with different species.
Water parameter
Fish live in water, bettas prefer water temperatures around 75–82 °F (24–28 °C), but have been observed surviving temporarily at extremes of 56 °F (13 °C) to 95 °F (35 °C). In cold weather, the heater is required, in cold weather betta’s immune system becomes weak and it leads to many diseases. Bettas are sensitive to water PH.
Tank habitat
One of the best ways of making samurai Halfmoon Betta happy is to set up an environment like their natural habitat.It means that it will always be looking for a hiding place from the potential predictors.
It would only make sense that without natural habitat the tank would be in a constant state of stress and lethargy, and weakens the immune system which leads to many health issues.
One of the easy ways to feel your betta homier is by placing rocks, plants, and caves in your samurai halfmoon betta tank. You can use live or artificial plants. Samurai Halfmoon betta do not eat plant material, they don’t care whether the plant is real or fake. Consider having one floating plant, so man can build a bubble nest on floating plants.
Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate:
It is important to regularly check and maintain toxin levels such as Ammonium and nitrate. If the toxins level rises, it causes health issues. Toxin level check once a week and maintain the toxin level in a specific range.
What to put
Bettas are intelligent and thus require stimulation. They are stressed and bored or living unhappily, causing a weaker immune system. You can add various decorations in the tank such as plants, lighting substrates, etc. Choose a plant like Java Fern, Anubis, and Cryptocoryne. They filter the air naturally. Floating plants are also considered a good option. Do not put a sharp edge decoration they harm betta be they torn betta fin.
Plants
Samurai halfmoon betta fish prefer to live in a well-planted tank, choosing a large plant that has broad leaves. add a plant that can survive in a soft, acidic environment. Java ferns and Anubis often survive in this environment. Broad leaves work as a floating object for the bettas to hide.
Substrate
Betta can eat from the tank floor, so they don’t care about which substrate you can use. You can add substrates that support live plants and fish. An ideal substrate for South Asian fish is sand, they look like their natural habitat. Avoid sharp objects that tear their delicate fin.
Gravel and sand
A gravel substrate is a cleaning tank. Use a gravel filter in a tank. Other hand, you can choose different substrates. You can choose an easy-to-afford sand substrate, it looks natural appearance.
Accessories
Heater
Maintaining tank water temperature is essential. Betta needs warm water so a heater is essential. You can put heaters in the tank to keep them warm, the temperature range between 75-80.
Lighting
A tank illuminates with lights. A good light illuminates your betta color and helps the plant to grow. Marble betta prefers natural sunlight. They work during the day and sleep at night. So, arrange the light according to them.
Lid
You can consider the lid as an important object. As we know betta is a good jumper. Put a lid on the fish tank so Betta does not jump out. This behavior is normally shown during the breeding season when the male chases the female and the male courts the female.
Ideal tank mate
In general, betta is an aggressive species, and samurai halfmoon betta is known for its aggressive nature. So choose that tankmate wisely, prefer piece-loving and common water parameter species to live with. Male betta loves their privacy; if they assume someone lives in their territory they become aggressive and attack them, if they are identical they end up killing each other. they are extremely protective of their space.
The samurai half-moon bettas will get along with many other species of small freshwater fish such as ghost shrimp, Cory catfish, kuhli loaches, and guppies, and will be compatible with halfmoon betta.
Corydoras: It is a freshwater catfish that belongs to the callichthyidae family and Corydoradinae subfamily. a 10-gallon capability of tank size. The water temperature required between 72 to 79 F (22 to 26 C), the PH value between 6.5 to 7.0. The hardness of water is up to 5 - 10 dGH. They prefer an omnivore diet.
Neon tetras: Neon tetras are suitable for small aquariums. They require a large space to live in.a 10-gallon capability of tank size. The water temperature required between 73 to 81 F (23 to 27 C), and the PH value between 5.5 to 7.5. The hardness of water is up to 6 dGH. They prefer an omnivore diet. Their life span is around 5 years.