Description
Solid White Ohm Betta (From Thailand)
(Betta splendens – OHM Line: One Heart Magic)
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Betta splendens (OHM – One Heart Magic Line)
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Common Name: Solid White Ohm Betta
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Size: ~2.5 – 3 inches (6 – 7.5 cm)
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Lifespan: 3 – 5 years (with good care)
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Tank Zone: Mostly surface to mid-level
🌊 Water Parameters
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TDS: 100 – 200 ppm
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pH: 6.0 – 7.2
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Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (77°F – 82°F)
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Water Type: Freshwater (soft, stable conditions)
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Hardness: GH 3–6, KH 2–4
✨ Characteristics
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Originated from Thailand, selectively bred under the OHM (One Heart Magic) line.
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Known for its pure, solid white coloration with no iridescence or markings.
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Elegant wide tail spread with strong finnage – signature of the OHM line.
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Labyrinth fish – can breathe surface air.
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Highly sought after as a show-quality betta for its unique simplicity and beauty.
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Sensitive to poor water quality – clean water is vital to maintain pure white fins.
🍽 Food
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Type: Carnivorous (micro-predator)
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Diet: High-quality betta pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae.
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Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily, in small controlled portions.
🛠 Maintenance
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Weekly water changes: 20–30% (prevents fin rot and yellowing).
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Gentle filtration with minimal current.
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Provide resting spots such as leaf hammocks and plants.
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Heater required to maintain stable tropical temperature.
🤝 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Single (males are territorial and aggressive).
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Tank Mates: Peaceful, non-fin-nipping species such as kuhli loaches, corydoras, rasboras, nerite snails, and shrimp (with caution).
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Avoid: Other male bettas, fin-nipping fish (barbs, guppies), or aggressive tankmates.
✅ Do’s
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Provide a minimum 10–15L tank (larger is better).
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Keep stable, warm water with gentle filtration.
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Use dark or planted backgrounds to enhance white contrast.
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Feed a protein-rich diet for health and finnage strength.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t house two males together.
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Don’t keep with aggressive or fin-nipping fish.
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Don’t allow dirty or stained water (affects pure coloration).
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Don’t overfeed – leads to bloating and water fouling.
⚡ Quick Tips
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A rare and elegant Thai OHM betta variety prized for its pure solid white body and fins.
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Looks stunning under soft aquarium lighting.
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Ideal for solo display tanks or aquascapes.
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A true collector’s betta – requires consistent care to maintain its beauty.
