Iven Betta
Cichla Marinae 'Fogo'
Description
Bring confident movement to a mid-sized freshwater aquarium with a cichlid that patrols open water and claims its own sheltered corners. At around 7 cm when fully mature, Cichla Marinae ‘Fogo’ adds a noticeable presence without dominating the layout.
Arrange rocks and driftwood to create retreats alongside open swimming space. Pale sand or fine gravel gives its natural ventral patterning a clear backdrop, while an asymmetric arrangement helps break sightlines.
- Shelter-rich aquascape: Smooth driftwood, leaf litter, rock crevices, terracotta pots or stacked slate offer places to retreat and establish territories.
- Water and flow: Soft, slightly tinted water, diffuse overhead lighting and gentle, low-turbulence filtration suit its described habitat.
- Plant options: Resilient stem or carpeting plants add cover and can be arranged around the fish’s preferred shelters.
- Flexible feeding: Offer measured portions of sinking pellets and finely crushed flakes, with occasional frozen daphnia or brine shrimp.
- Tank mates: Choose calm fish of a similar scale; avoid overtly aggressive species and long-finned tank mates that may provoke defensive striking.
- Territorial and breeding behavior: It patrols structures by day and may form pairs, display courtship and guard eggs in stable systems with secure zones.
- Routine care: Regular partial water exchanges help maintain consistent dissolved minerals and trace elements.
With its pale substrate and layered shelters, the aquarium becomes a natural stage for watching this cichlid move between open water and its chosen retreat.
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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