Male Betta Halfmoon Platinum 5cm

Male Betta Halfmoon Platinum

Betta breeding and the ability to choose out selective traits is almost an art form at this stage. Aquarists all around the world have been experimenting with betta colours and fin variations essentially since betta could be bred in captivity. Of these strains developed by breeders, quite easily the most popular would be a half-moon betta. Of Halfmoon bettas the poster boy would absolutely be the platinum.

The platinum Halfmoon betta is super simplistic but incredibly beautiful with its pearl white colour from head to tail. This bright white colour reflects light beautifully in the home aquarium and will look amazing in any aquarium setting whether it's planted or hardscape only. Betta in general have developed a few false reputations, the first being that they can thrive in incredibly small environments like vases and jugs which is not true. Much like any aquarium fish they need proper filtration and spacious environment relative to their max size of 5 - 6 cm. The second common misconception is that they are aquarium terrors which will kill every fish in sight. Though male fighters are aggressive to other males and potentially aggressive in tight environment, in a standard 35L (10 gallon) aquarium they can be kept with other community fish.

They are also a hardy tropical fish which can be kept in temperatures between 24-28 and make for a fun breeding project due to the challenge of conditioning the male and female to breed and raising the fry. Betta is naturally found in the waterways of Southeast Asia.

Tank Recommendations for your Male Betta Halfmoon Platinum

Platinum Halfmoon betta max out at around 5 - 6 cm mark and are surprisingly active and flashy fish which is why they would be great in a nano aquarium with a minimum volume of 35 L. They will however be great centrepiece fish in larger peaceful aquariums with slow-moving fish.
The substrate of the aquarium is not too much of a concern however Halfmoon fighters will love a well-planted aquarium. This allows them to contrast amazingly against the bright plants but also gives them a place of refuge to hide as well.

Care should however be taken with the choice of filtration and hardscape in the tank. With the additional fin volume these fish can be slow swimmers and powerful filter intakes can cause the betta to get suctioned on it. Sharp hardscape materials can also lead to damage to the fins as well.

Suitable Tank Buddies

Halfmoon fighters are relatively peaceful fish and often get bullied by other tank mates which nip at their trailing fins. Their slow nature also means they can get easily outcompeted during feeding time which is why care should be taken when selecting tank mates.

Usually Compatible

Small tetras such as neon, ember, rummy nose, and similar species.

Sometime Compatible

dwarf cichlids such as Bolivian rams, or Apistogramma which may show aggression, or fast-moving species such as giant danios, torpedo barbs or Congo tetras which might outcompete for food.

Rarely Compatible

Shrimp, other male betta, tiger barbs, and larger species such as Uaru which will certainly outcompete the slower betta.

Feeding your Male Betta Halfmoon Platinum

Platinum Halfmoon fighter fish are incredibly easy to feed. They take to a wide range of foods and should have a varied diet for optimal health, going them a range of flake, pellets, frozen and live foods will not only make them thrive but also show off amazing colours. Because of their mostly top-dwelling nature, they should be given foods that readily float for them to eat easily.