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Marine Betta, Calloplesiops altivelis

Marine Betta, Calloplesiops altivelis

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The Marine Betta body is a  deep black colouration adorned with white speckles and spots. Even the familiar “eye spot” on the later section of the dorsal fin is present in young specimens.

Marine Bettas can naturally be found in rocky crevasses, at depths up to 45 meters. It is a hardy and disease-resistant fish. A predator by nature, it assumes a "head down" position, with its false "eye spot" near the tail resembling the head of a moray eel.

The Marine Betta is not commonly kept in a reef-style aquarium, but it is reported to be safe with corals and anemones, however, it will eat all small fish and shrimp. It requires hiding places to provide it shelter from bright lighting, being more active at dusk.

When first introduced into the aquarium, live feeder shrimp should be used to entice this fish to eat. Using live foods such as feeder fish or shrimp will help it adjust. Once acclimated, it can be fed meaty foods and frozen preparations 2 to 4 times weekly.

 

For further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below

https://ornamentalfish.org/what-we-do/advice-information/care-sheets/caresheets-marine-fish/

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