{"product_id":"black-orchid-betta","title":"Black Orchid Betta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are over 73 varieties of betta fish, of which the black orchid is just one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBettas 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBettas 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBettas 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf properly cared for, a betta fish can live for up to three years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C)\u003cbr\u003epH: 6.8 - 7.5\u003cbr\u003eKH: 2-5 dKH\u003cbr\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 5 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MSR Imporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45722522910803,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/0592\/files\/FullSizeRender_a9c20b9d-cb3d-4b84-bdf2-e00de195f7af.jpg?v=1781989672","url":"https:\/\/petcuisine.ca\/products\/black-orchid-betta","provider":"Pet Cuisine \u0026 Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}