Iven Betta
Betta Compuncta
Description
Betta compuncta is a wild-caught, large-bodied freshwater fish from the Betta unimaculata group native to East Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia.
Appearance & Morphology
* Size: Grows up to about 10.24 cm (2.4 to 3+ inches) in standard length.
* Body Shape: Robust, deep body with a large, broad-jawed head. Males have noticeably broader heads and longer ventral or lip extensions than females.
* Coloration: Light brown to tan base body with light blue iridescence on the opercular cheeks, lower jaw, and body.
* The "Tattoo" Mark: Named from the Latin compuncta (to prick or tattoo), females and juveniles feature a distinct black reticulated or spotted pattern above the base of the anal fin, while males typically show a dark black patch. Females may also display a yellow-orange subdistal band on the caudal and anal fins.
* Fin Counts: 8 to 10 dorsal soft rays and 27 to 29 anal soft rays.
Behavior & Reproduction
* Reproductive Strategy: Paternal mouthbrooder. The male incubates a small clutch of about 15 to 25 eggs in his mouth for roughly 12 to 18 days (averaging about 14 days) depending on water temperature. Females typically initiate courtship/spawning.
* Temperament: Territorial and aggressive toward conspecifics (especially males), meaning they are best kept as a pair or in a species-only tank rather than a general community tank.
Habitat & Water Parameters
* Natural Habitat: Slow-flowing swampy heath (Kerangas) streams or faster-moving forest tributaries in Borneo, often associated with highly acidic blackwater conditions.
* Water Chemistry in the Wild: Extreme acidity ranging from pH 3.7 to 5.3, though captive specimens show high ecological plasticity and tolerate neutral pH up to 7.0.
* Recommended Tank Parameters: Temperature of 72–86°F (22–30°C) and soft to moderately acidic water (pH 4.0–7.0), housed in a minimum of a 20-gallon tank for a pair.
* Diet: Carnivorous/insectivorous; accepts live, frozen (daphnia, bloodworms, brine shrimp), and prepared foods.
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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