{"product_id":"mustard-half-moon-male-betta","title":"Mustard Half Moon Male Betta","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMustard Half Moon Male Betta - Mustard-Yellow and Olive Tones on a 180° Tail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mustard Half Moon Male Betta blends mustard-yellow and olive body tones with a tail that opens to a full 180-degree half-moon spread, a warmer, earthier colour palette than the brighter reds and blues typical of many show bettas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety pairs its distinctive colouring with all the display drama of the half moon fin type, flaring its wide tail and fins confidently when it feels its territory is challenged. Like every male betta, it should always be kept alone rather than with other bettas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 L minimum, heated and filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly territorial toward other bettas — never house two males together; can be fin-nippy toward slow or brightly coloured tankmates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heated, filtered 20 L or larger aquarium with gentle flow and smooth decor helps protect this Mustard Half Moon's wide-spreading tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to gentle — bettas dislike strong currents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly partial water changes with stable, cycled filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protein-rich diet keeps this carnivore-leaning omnivore in peak colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality betta pellets as a daily staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen or live bloodworm for enrichment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen or live brine shrimp for extra protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional variety to keep colours vibrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept alone, or with calm bottom dwellers and non-fin-nipping tankmates; avoid other bettas and gourami, which can trigger territorial aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm bottom-dwelling species such as corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful, fast-moving nano fish that stay out of its territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnails in a well-established, planted tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid other male bettas and gourami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47863548543081,"sku":"PISCES-21091","price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/6cm_Mustard_Half_Moon_Male_51e4c0b5-7ac3-47eb-980b-0974812b79a6.jpg?v=1785897996","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/mustard-half-moon-male-betta","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}