Iven Betta
Betta Ocellata
Description
Betta Ocellata is a captivating ocellated betta that elevates any freshwater setup with a burst of color and movement. Renowned for eye‑like spots along the fins and a shimmering iridescence, this fish delivers refined elegance and personality to both beginner-friendly tanks and more advanced layouts.
Why the Betta Ocellata stands out
- Distinct ocelli accents: eye‑shaped markings along the tail and fins that catch the light from every angle
- Vibrant, changing color palette: a spectrum of iridescent greens, blues, and copper tones that shift with mood and lighting
- Compact, confident swimmer: a graceful presence in a properly sized tank, inviting close, relaxed viewing
- Hardy and adaptable: tolerant of a range of freshwater conditions when kept with stable parameters
Care fundamentals
Set up a peaceful home for your Betta Ocellata with these essentials:
- Tank size: a minimum of 5 gallons for a single fish; gentle filtration and a calm water flow to mimic its natural habitat
- Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C); stable temperatures reduce stress and help maintain vivid coloration
- Water quality: keep ammonia and nitrites at zero; nitrates below 20–30 ppm with regular partial water changes
- Diet: high‑protein Betta flakes or pellets, supplemented with occasional live or frozen treats like daphnia or brine shrimp
Setting up for success
Enhance color and activity by creating an inviting, naturalish environment:
- Live plants or finely leaved ornaments that provide shelter and grazing perches
- Sandy or fine gravel substrate to mimic soft riverbeds
- Gentle water movement to avoid stressing the fish while keeping the tank clean
Friends in a community tank (where appropriate)
Betta Ocellata is best kept solo or with carefully chosen, peaceful tank mates. If you add companions, opt for small, non–fin‑nipping species and ensure refuges and ample space so each resident can establish its own territory.
Practical care tips from hobbyists
- Observe the ocelli patterns as they shift with light and mood—color and contrast brighten with a regular feeding window
- Offer a varied diet to maintain color and vitality; avoid overfeeding to prevent water quality issues
- Quarantine new plants or specimens to prevent disease and pests from entering the tank
Shipping & delivery
LOCAL DELIVERY
1. Delivery within Singapore will be charged at a flat rate of SGD10 per order for standard delivery and SGD10 - 25 per order for express delivery, regardless of the number of items.
2. Local orders above SGD100 will be entitled to FREE standard delivery.
3. Your order will be delivered by courier for livestocks or by registered parcel for plants and accessories.
4. You will receive a notification via email or sms when the order has been dispatched.
5. We are unable to ship orders to restricted locations in Singapore including: Changi Air Freight Center, Changi Airport, Jurong Island, Jurong Port, PSA Terminal Wharves – Tanjong Pagar / Pasir Panjang / Sembawang and MINDEF COMCEN.
6. Your order will be ready for delivery within 3 to 7 working days (Wed or Saturday), orders for livestock will be packed on the same day for the dispatch.
7. In the event of Death on Arrival (DOA), please send clear photo or video of the unopened bag by email within 24 hours. Buyer can opt for a replacement of similar value and make payment for shipping again or request for a refund LESS the costs of delivery / shipping.
TRACKING YOUR ORDERS
- JANIO
- J&T EXPRESS
- LALAMOVE
- UPARCEL
International Shipment
(Shipment of wild bettas only )
Shipment Schedule
IMPORTER Contact Info
1. Orders from overseas will be dispatched directly from our holding facilities to the Exporter.
2. The shipping fee is calculated based on the number of fishes plus the cargo, quarantine costs from our holding facilities to the Exporter and all the way to the Transhipper (Importer).
3. The shipping fee DOES NOT cover the handling and postage fees from Transhipper to your address.
4. Buyers are required to PAY the transhipping fee directly to the Transhipper.
5. You will be notified of the shipment dates available via email.
6. It will take 2-3 days for the order to reach the Exporter, and another 1-2 days for it to arrive at your Transhipper.
7. The Transhipper will then ship the order to you upon receiving confirmation of your preferred shipping date and address.
8. In the event of Death on Arrival (DOA) with the exception of Betta Macrostomas, please send clear photo or video of the unopened bag by email within 24 hours. Buyer can opt for a replacement of similar value and make payment for shipping again or request for a refund LESS the costs of delivery / shipping.
Kindly email us at hello@ivenbetta.com.
Thank you for shopping with us.
Death on arrival (DOA)
In the event of death on arrival, please send a clear photo or video of the unopened bag by email to hello@ivenbetta.com within 24 hours. You can opt for a replacement of similar value (with shipping paid again) or a refund less the delivery / shipping costs.
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