Halfmoon Betta
About Halfmoon Betta
The Halfmoon Betta is a popular variety of betta fish. Like its name, this fish has a tail similar to half the moon, which makes it look attractive. This beautiful fish also has long, flowing fins like a fan with striking colors.
Common Name
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Siamese fighting fish, Betta splendens
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Betta splendens
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Species
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Betta splendens
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Genus
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Betta
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SubFamily
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Pseudocrenilabrinae
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Family
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Osphronemidae
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SuperFamily
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Macropodusinae
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SubOrder
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Nandoidei
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Order
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Anabantiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Halfmoon Betta |
Color
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Orange
Black
Yellow
Blue
Turquoise
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Pattern
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Solid
Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
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Tank Level
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Top |
Min Height
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2.4 Inches or 1 meters |
Max Height
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2.8 Inches or 1 meters |
Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
Maintenance
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easy |
Temperature
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77°F to 80°F |
Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Water Hardness
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Slightly Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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2.5 gallons |
pH
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6.5 to 7.5 |
Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Halfmoon Betta including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
Intelligence
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High |
Feeding habits
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Carnivores
Insectivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Protective
Independent
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Halfmoon Betta. |
Lifespan
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3 Years |
Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Crossbreeding
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Halfmoon Betta is the result of mating between Halfmoon Betta and Crowntail Betta. |
Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
Habitat
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Aquatic |
Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Cambodia
Thailand
Viet Nam
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