Black Orchid Betta

There are over 73 varieties of betta fish, of which the black orchid is just one.

Bettas are freshwater fish of the Osphronemidae family. The black orchid is a betta splendens, which is the variety of betta that are most commonly kept as pets.

Bettas come from the Mekong and Phraya river basins in Thailand, where the fish live in stagnant, shallow water, including flood plains, marshes, and rice paddies. Betta fish are able to breathe air through a breathing organ called a labyrinth, which enables these resourceful fish to survive in oxygen-starved, dirty water during the dry season.

Bettas are also very capable jumpers, using that ability to move into new territories in search of mates, food, and to escape from predators and other aggressive males.

If properly cared for, a betta fish can live for up to three years.

Recommended Tank Parameters:
Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C)
pH: 6.8 - 7.5
KH: 2-5 dKH
Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons