Description
Yellow 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: Yellow Ohm Betta
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Size: ~2.5 – 3 inches (6 – 7.5 cm)
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Lifespan: 3 – 5 years (with proper 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, bred under the OHM (One Heart Magic) line.
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Features a bright, solid yellow body and fins – cheerful and rare in bettas.
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Wide tail spread with symmetrical finnage – hallmark of the OHM line.
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Labyrinth fish – can breathe directly from the surface.
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Active, bold, and responsive to interaction.
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Needs clean water to maintain bright yellow coloration.
🍽 Food
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Type: Carnivorous (micro-predator)
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Diet: Premium 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% (helps prevent color fading and fin damage).
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Use gentle filtration – bettas prefer calm waters.
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Provide hiding spots like caves, driftwood, and live/silk plants.
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Heater required to maintain stable tropical temperature.
🤝 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Single (especially males – territorial).
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Tank Mates: Peaceful fish such as kuhli loaches, corydoras, small rasboras, nerite snails, and shrimp (with caution).
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Avoid: Male bettas, aggressive species, and fin-nippers like guppies or tiger barbs.
✅ Do’s
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Keep in at least a 10–15L tank (larger is better).
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Enhance yellow color with proper diet and lighting.
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Use a calm, planted setup to reduce stress.
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Maintain warm, stable water conditions.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t house two males together.
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Don’t add fin-nipping or aggressive tankmates.
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Don’t skip water changes (yellow can dull in dirty water).
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Don’t overfeed – bettas have small stomachs.
⚡ Quick Tips
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A rare and vibrant OHM betta variety from Thailand, prized for its sunshine-yellow body.
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Looks stunning in planted nano tanks with dark backgrounds.
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OHM (One Heart Magic) line ensures wide tail spread and graceful display.
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A true collector’s fish and a favorite for betta shows.
