Iven Betta
Cichla Kelberi
Description
Freshwater aquascapers often struggle to locate a species that delivers territorial confidence and active movement without overwhelming the tank layout. At approximately 7 cm when fully mature, this compact cichlid establishes clear spatial boundaries by curating its own shelters among rocks and wood, making it a controlled yet visually commanding centerpiece for mid-sized aquariums.
Ideal Tank Parameters & Biotopic Setup
Thriving in soft, slightly tinted water conditions, this specimen requires an environment that replicates its native current and cover. Integrating smooth driftwood segments, submerged leaf litter, and resilient stem or carpeting plants lowers stress hormones and promotes full color expression. Diffuse overhead lighting paired with gentle, low-turbulence filtration preserves water clarity while maintaining the steady flow necessary for reliable feeding windows and rest periods.
Diet, Community Integration & Breeding Behavior
An adaptable omnivore performs consistently on a measured diet of premium sinking pellets, finely crushed flakes, and periodic frozen supplements like daphnia or brine shrimp for behavioral enrichment. During daytime hours, it patrols open water and submerged structures before retreating to claimed corners. Coexisting peacefully requires matching it with calm, similarly scaled community fish and excluding overtly aggressive species or long-finned tank mates that provoke defensive striking. Dense structural arrangements featuring terracotta flower pots, stacked slate, and tight rock crevices give each resident a secure zone, which routinely triggers pair formation, courtship displays, and attentive egg-guarding in stable systems.
- Schedule routine partial water exchanges to lock in consistent dissolved minerals and trace elements
- Line the substrate with pale sand or micogravel to highlight natural ventral patterning and support root establishment
- Position decorations asymmetrically to break sightlines and minimize territory disputes between juveniles and adults
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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