🐠 Wild Betta Yellow Benjarong Spade Tail Male

🔹 Overview

The Wild Betta Yellow Benjarong Spade Tail Male is a spectacular and rare variant of Betta splendens that combines the natural grace of wild bettas with the vivid, patterned coloration of the Benjarong line — named after the traditional Thai multicolored porcelain art.
This fish displays yellow, gold, black, and sometimes metallic green-blue hues with a distinctive spade-shaped tail, reflecting both wild authenticity and artistic vibrancy.

It’s prized among collectors and enthusiasts for its balance of wild form, intricate color layering, and calm intelligence.

🔹 Origin & Natural History

The Benjarong color pattern originally appeared through selective breeding of wild Betta splendens populations, enhancing their natural multicolor expressions without compromising their wild temperament or body form.

🔹 Physical Description

1. Size:

   • Grows up to 5–6 cm (2–2.5 inches) in body length.

2. Body Shape:

   • Streamlined, muscular, and compact — the true wild betta physique.

3. Coloration:

   • Base Color: Golden-yellow or deep amber.

   • Patterns: Black, metallic green, and turquoise highlights forming Benjarong-style marbling across the body and fins.

   • Fins: May show a gradient from yellow to black or green-blue, creating a beautiful contrast.

   • Head and Gill Area: Can exhibit iridescent sheen, especially under low, warm lighting.

4. Tail Type:

   • Spade Tail: Broad at the base, tapering to a fine point — naturally elegant and smooth.

5. Sexual Dimorphism:

   • Males: Brighter coloration, longer fins, more intense patterns.

   • Females: Duller tones, shorter fins, rounder body.

🔹 Temperament & Behavior

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, but more controlled than domesticated bettas.

• Behavior: Curious, territorial, and expressive; tends to patrol its tank calmly.

• Flaring: Males flare dramatically, revealing vivid color contrasts and strong pattern definition.

• Social Interaction: Will recognize its keeper and react to motion outside the tank.

Wild Yellow Benjarong males are less aggressive than most domestic strains, showing a natural balance between confidence and composure.

🔹 Habitat & Tank Setup

To replicate its natural environment, create a shallow, dimly lit biotope rich in leaf litter and plant cover.

Tank Setup Recommendations:

• Tank Size: 20–30 litres for one male.

• Substrate: Dark sand or soil substrate.

• Décor: Driftwood, Indian almond leaves, rocks, and roots.

• Plants: Dense planting with floating plants (frogbit, salvinia, or water lettuce).

• Lighting: Dim to moderate to highlight natural iridescence.

• Filtration: Gentle sponge or low-flow internal filter.

• Cover: Tight lid (bettas can jump).

🔹 Ideal Water Parameters

Adding tannins from Indian almond leaves or peat creates a soft, amber-toned environment that enhances both the fish’s coloration and comfort.

🔹 Diet & Feeding

Diet Type: Carnivorous / Insectivorous

Preferred Foods:

• Live or frozen: mosquito larvae, daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms.

• Dry: high-quality betta pellets with protein above 40%.

• Occasional treats: grindal worms or tubifex.

Feeding Tips:

• Feed small portions once or twice daily.

• Rotate diet for nutritional variety.

• Live or frozen food helps maintain color intensity.

🔹 Health & Maintenance

Common Issues:

• Fin tears or bacterial infections if water is unclean.

• Stress due to bright lights or poor water quality.

• Fungal growth if overfed or in stagnant water.

Preventive Care:

• Maintain soft, clean water with tannins.

• Avoid aggressive tankmates.

• Keep tank covered to maintain humidity for the labyrinth organ.

A healthy Yellow Benjarong male will have deep, well-defined color contrasts and frequent bubble-nest activity.

🔹 Compatibility

🔹 Breeding & Reproduction

• Breeding Type: Bubble-nest builder.

• Courtship: Male flares, displays patterns, and builds a bubble nest beneath floating plants.

• Spawning:

  • Male embraces female during egg release.

  • Fertilized eggs are carried to the nest and guarded by the male.

  • Female should be removed after spawning to prevent aggression.

• Hatching Time: 36–48 hours.

• Fry Feeding: Infusoria for the first few days, followed by baby brine shrimp.

Breeding Difficulty: Moderate — requires warm, soft, and calm water conditions.

🔹 Lifespan

• Average: 3–4 years

• With Excellent Care: Up to 5 years

🔹 Distinctive Traits & Highlights

1. Benjarong Patterning: Unique multicolor mix of yellow, black, and metallic blue-green tones.

2. Spade Tail Elegance: Natural, balanced tail shape for agile movement.

3. Authentic Wild Form: Retains the sleek body and instincts of wild Betta splendens.

4. Rare Color Morph: Yellow Benjarong variants are uncommon and visually stunning.

5. Temperament Balance: Displays assertive yet composed behavior, ideal for natural aquariums.

🔹 Quick Summary

🔹 Summary

The Wild Betta Yellow Benjarong Spade Tail Male represents a fusion of natural beauty and artistic coloration — a living piece of Thai aquatic heritage. Its yellow base, marbled Benjarong patterns, and refined spade tail make it one of the most visually captivating wild bettas.

Perfect for aquarists seeking authentic, naturally patterned bettas, this variant offers a calm yet vivid presence in any biotope-style aquarium.

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