Marine Betta

Marine Betta (Calloplesiops altivelis)
AKA Comet

Maximum size:
17cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
200 litres

Difficulty:
Easy

Feeding:
Will accept a wide range of frozen foods, although may need tempting with live food initially.

Reef safe:
Yes, although may eat small shrimps and tiny fish.

Compatibility:
Peaceful, but do not mix with same species, quite a shy slow moving fish, not suggested for busy aquariums or those containing aggressive fish. Good tankmates would be Seahorses, Blennies, Gobies, and other slow moving fish.

Other information
Likes lot of hiding places, will usually appear at feeding time, very pretty fish that always get peoples attention when it appears.

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo of a 8cm Marine Betta taken at The WaterZoo, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations and lighting conditions.

Our marine fish are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.