{"product_id":"betta-livida-klang-betta-livida-tank-bred","title":"Betta Livida “Klang” (Betta livida) – Tank-Bred","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(\u0026gt;.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Betta livida “Klang” (\u003cem\u003eBetta livida\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong\u003erare and difficult-to-find wild betta\u003c\/strong\u003e prized by aquarists who want to experience a very different side of the genus \u003cem\u003eBetta\u003c\/em\u003e. Rather than the large flowing fins of the familiar domestic betta, \u003cem\u003eBetta livida\u003c\/em\u003e has a more natural appearance, with deep body coloration and iridescent green to blue-green markings that become especially noticeable when the fish are displaying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e“Klang” designation identifies the locality associated with this particular \u003cem\u003eBetta livida\u003c\/em\u003e line\u003c\/strong\u003e, making that information important for aquarists interested in maintaining locality-specific wild bettas. These fish should not simply be thought of as another color variety of betta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of the most interesting characteristics of \u003cem\u003eBetta livida\u003c\/em\u003e is its social behavior. \u003cstrong\u003eThese bettas can be maintained in groups\u003c\/strong\u003e when given an appropriately sized and heavily structured aquarium with abundant cover and broken sight lines. Individuals still establish relationships and territories, so group keeping does not mean aggression is impossible. Instead, it makes aquarium structure, group composition, and observation particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAquatic Arts offers \u003cstrong\u003eTank-Bred and USA Bred Betta livida “Klang” when available\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because this is an uncommon species with limited availability in the aquarium hobby, it may not be something we can consistently offer throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor aquarists accustomed only to domestic bettas, \u003cem\u003eBetta livida\u003c\/em\u003e offers something completely different: \u003cstrong\u003ea rare wild betta that can be observed interacting as a group, displaying natural social behavior, and potentially forming breeding pairs within a carefully designed aquarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhat We Love About This Fish\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare and difficult to find\u003c\/strong\u003e in the aquarium hobby, making \u003cem\u003eBetta livida\u003c\/em\u003e a special opportunity for wild betta enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be \u003cstrong\u003ekept and observed in groups\u003c\/strong\u003e when provided with adequate space, dense cover, and broken sight lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful natural coloration with iridescent green to blue-green markings that become especially noticeable during displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as \u003cstrong\u003eTank-Bred and USA Bred\u003c\/strong\u003e options when available, helping support continued captive keeping of this uncommon wild betta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive; Social for a Betta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 to 2.5 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore \/ Micropredator (Small Pellets, Frozen Foods, and Live Foods)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Gallons for a Pair; 20+ Gallons Recommended for a Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to Upper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can Be Kept in Pairs or Groups With Proper Aquarium Structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small groups can be maintained together when given adequate space, dense planting, hiding areas, and broken sight lines. Individual behavior should always be monitored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tank-Bred \/ USA Bred options available when listed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBetta livida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Klang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1 to 1.5 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tight-fitting lid is essential. Like other wild bettas, \u003cem\u003eBetta livida\u003c\/em\u003e is capable of jumping, including through surprisingly small openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(\u0026gt;.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75° to 82°F (24° to 28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Aquatic Arts pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Long-Term pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0 to 6.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Target:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around pH 6.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Habitat pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can fall below pH 4.0 in its natural peat-swamp habitat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideally below 20 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOur Betta livida “Klang” are \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive-bred fish currently maintained at Aquatic Arts at approximately pH 7.3\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because these fish have been raised in conditions different from the extremely acidic water sometimes recorded for wild \u003cem\u003eBetta livida\u003c\/em\u003e, there is no reason to immediately lower a newly received fish to a pH of 6.0 or below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor newly arrived fish, \u003cstrong\u003estable water chemistry should come first\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid making a sudden pH change simply to match published wild-habitat parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor long-term care, we recommend gradually moving toward \u003cstrong\u003esofter, more acidic water around pH 6.0 to 6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aquarists interested in breeding Betta livida “Klang” should aim closer to \u003cstrong\u003epH 6.0\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with low mineral content, gentle filtration, botanicals, and stable water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWild \u003cem\u003eBetta livida\u003c\/em\u003e can inhabit remarkably acidic peat-swamp water, including environments with a pH below 4.0. That information is important for understanding the species, but \u003cstrong\u003ewild-habitat parameters should not be confused with the conditions in which these particular captive-bred fish have been raised.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"Group of 3 (USA Bred)","offer_id":53524386480495,"sku":"BettaLividaLB03","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1163\/2672\/files\/Betta-Livida_-Klang-AA-Web-Edited-1.jpg?v=1790282642","url":"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/products\/betta-livida-klang-betta-livida-tank-bred","provider":"Aquatic Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}