Description
Royal Blue 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: Royal Blue 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, developed under the OHM (One Heart Magic) line.
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Displays a striking, deep royal blue coloration covering body and fins.
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Large, wide tail spread – hallmark of the OHM line.
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Labyrinth fish – can breathe surface air.
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Active, bold, and flares beautifully when displaying.
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Hardy but requires stable, clean water for fin health.
🍽 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 amounts (avoid overfeeding).
🛠 Maintenance
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Weekly water changes: 20–30% (to prevent fin rot and color fading).
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Gentle filtration with minimal current.
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Provide plants, caves, or leaf hammocks for resting.
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Heater required to maintain consistent tropical temperature.
🤝 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Single (especially males – territorial and aggressive).
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Tank Mates: Peaceful, non-fin-nipping species such as corydoras, kuhli loaches, small rasboras, nerite snails, and shrimp (with caution).
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Avoid: Other male bettas, aggressive fish, or fin-nipping species like tiger barbs or guppies.
✅ Do’s
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Keep in at least a 10–15L tank (larger is better).
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Maintain stable warm water conditions.
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Add live or silk plants for natural environment.
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Provide a protein-rich, varied diet.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t keep two males together.
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Don’t house with aggressive or fin-nipping tankmates.
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Don’t neglect water changes – dirty water damages fins.
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Don’t overfeed (causes bloating and water pollution).
⚡ Quick Tips
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A premium Thai betta variety, highly prized in the OHM (One Heart Magic) line.
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Best kept solo as a show fish.
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Stunning centerpiece for planted nano aquariums.
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Popular choice for collectors and competitive shows