{"product_id":"mahachai-siamese-fighter-male-betta-mahachaiensis","title":"Mahachai Siamese Fighter Male | Betta mahachaiensis (XL)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahachai Siamese Fighters are Betta mahachaiensis, a distinct species associated with coastal habitats near Bangkok, Thailand. Supplied size: XL. Size at sale is not adult size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinct wild-type betta species, not an ornamental Betta splendens variety. Males are territorial and need access to surface air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend a planted species aquarium of at least 60 litres, with shaded cover, gentle filtration and a secure lid above an air gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse a male separately unless managing a carefully planned specialist breeding setup. Avoid boisterous or fin-nipping fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer small frozen or live aquatic invertebrates and suitable betta foods accepted by the individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable water around 24–27°C and pH 7–8. Confirm the stock’s current water conditions before acclimatisation; do not add salt simply because wild populations occur in coastal habitats. Use a fully cycled aquarium. Check appetite, breathing and equipment daily; test water regularly and keep ammonia and nitrite at zero. Make regular partial water changes with conditioned, temperature-matched water and clean filter media in removed aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick \u0026amp; Collect only: order online and wait for confirmation before collecting from Newlands Home \u0026amp; Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. We do not ship live animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Petra - Aqua Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207073812807,"sku":"1140426","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/SiameseFighterMahachaiensisXL2.webp?v=1782133109","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/mahachai-siamese-fighter-male-betta-mahachaiensis","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}