Male Halfmoon Betta Super Gold 5cm

Male Halfmoon Betta Super Gold

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 stunning would be a super gold Halfmoon betta. 

The super gold Halfmoon betta is super simplistic but unbelievably beautiful with its metallic gold colour that runs from head to tail. Whilst normally “golden” colour fish are a bright yellow or orange, these fish are bred to look like genuine gold with great care being put in to maintain the genetic line. This eye catching gold colour reflects light beautifully in the home aquarium and will look absolutely amazing in any aquarium setting whether its 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 on sight. Though male fighters are aggressive to other males and potentially aggressive in tight environment, in a standard 35L 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 also make for a fun breeding project due to the challenge of conditioning the male and female to breed and rising the fry. Males build a bubble nest and will deposit the eggs laid by females into it. After guarding the eggs and free swimming fry, the babies can be removed and raised separately. Betta are naturally found in the waterways of Southeast Asia.  

Tank Recommendations for your Male Betta Halfmoon Super Gold

Super gold 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 a great centrepiece fish in larger peaceful aquarium 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 on the fins as well. 

Suitable Tank Buddies

Halfmoon fighters are a relatively peaceful fish and actually often get bullied by other tank mated 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 super gold

Super gold 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.