Rare Wild Betta Unboxing!

[@allenjones1947]

"I HAVE TOO MANY FISH!!!" *2 days later posts a video of unboxing new fish.* Me too 😂💙

[@SimplyBetta]

I've been caught red-handed!

[@AquaApprentice]

LOL that is too funny

[@ilovefish8442]

same! My fish room is full but when I see fish that I want i just have to get them....

[@FishForThought]

They look amazing... And so interesting. And if I didn't see the title I would've guessed they were some kind of killifish! Interesting

[@SimplyBetta]

I can see that!

[@jermwerm2575]

Normal people: omg, I just paid 200 dollars for this awesome pair of designer shoes! Us weird betta freaks: Omg, I just bought a pair of bettas for 20o dollars! I love being a betta freak lol

[@SimplyBetta]

This!

[@BA7ARO]

200 dollars for designer wtf where do you live where designer is 200

[@MissCandyTattoo]

I could feel your tension and excitement as you open that box. They are beautiful!!

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha I was a little jittery!

[@dawnruhl8405]

That tank is gorgeous. Still catching up with all your videos. Those two are so different, so beautiful.

[@stephaniebehan6673]

I am so happy that you are helping bring this fish back, i hope they are still doing really well

[@rocktonaquatics5530]

Those bettas are so cool and your tank is looking incredible.

[@car1m310]

Looks like they're a little hungry @ 4:52. LOL! Definitely an interesting betta species and rare to find. And, I guess they can get along in the same tank, unlike, Betta splendens, or Siamese Fighting fish variety?

[@SimplyBetta]

Hey there! Wilds tend to be more accepting of living in a pair or group. Makes since, since domestics were originally bred to fight and be super aggressive!

[@Kayla-xl3hs]

The editing this video was great!! Both of the fish are so beautiful

[@SimplyBetta]

Hey thanks! : )

[@HCAqua]

I know a person that used to breed them here. I want to get my hands on a pair as well.

[@SimplyBetta]

My ultimate goal is to breed this pair and have a tank full of them. They're tricky though, so wish me luck!

[@williamamely7038]

Back in 2009, I had the pleasure of helping to auctioneer at an IBC Convention in Texas. It was the first time wild bettas, in addition to the splendens variants, were being judged and sold. I had the pleasure of auctioning a pair of Macrostoma and they are as beautiful as what I had seen in pictures. It was a great experience and hope you get to attend on in the foreseeable future.

[@Lifewithpets72]

They're gorgeous!! Congratulations on getting a pair.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you, I adore them!

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Congrats! They are gorgeous.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks, I love them!

[@jennstandring5172]

So happy for you, they are gorgeous!

[@SimplyBetta]

^^

[@jlove533]

Wow awesome fish! And shoutout to the Rooster Teeth shirt! I seriously did not expect to see that.

[@SimplyBetta]

I may or may not have worked in the animation department there at one point

[@jlove533]

Simply Betta seriously?! That's so cool! Which shows did you work on? What a small world!

[@eliasvasquez2125]

She's the voice of Penny from RWBY!

[@jlove533]

I'm not going to lie, my mind is a little bit blown right now. It's so bizarre finding out two things I enjoy are connected lol

[@eliasvasquez2125]

Same! Such a small world 😄

[@bettaxfish1682]

I’ve never seen a wild betta! Amazing video :)

[@charmingbettas2895]

Absolutely stunning fish and great video 👍🏻

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you! : )

[@philthytanks4952]

Awesome!! I juuuust finally got my hands on a male n 2 female macrostoma!! Im so happy to finally have my hands on some 😊 they’re acclimating right now

[@SimplyBetta]

That is great! Best of luck :)

[@MoonyMaraudr]

I just started watching your videos and i also just subscribed! I really enjoy watching your videos and i noticed youre also a roosterteeth fan (nice shirt). Looking forward to more videos from you :)

[@SimplyBetta]

Hey thank you! I got my sweet RT shirt when I used to work in the animation department there ; )

[@readme_abook]

Wow! They are gorgeous!

[@SimplyBetta]

: )

[@BlackenedMelody]

Congratulations! Macrostoma are sooo amazing!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you, they're so neat!

[@IncogPollywog]

B. channoides and B. macrostoma are tied for number one betta in my heart. I haven't looked into the practically of it but in the future I'd like to setup a Borneo blackwater setup with B. channoides, a school of Mosquito Rasbora, some Kuhli Loaches, and like six Vaillant's Chocolate Gouramis. Perhaps even one of the Licorice gourami species like Parosphromenus ornaticauda.

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh man, a biotope like that would be really neat. Do it!

[@desertbloombettas1961]

Congratulations! They are so beautiful!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks, I love them

[@jamesevans9479]

Omg I live for your videos, absolutely love them

[@SimplyBetta]

Hehe thanks

[@404EncrytedError]

Omg please start uploading weekly! Your so entertaining!

[@SimplyBetta]

I try to do it weekly! : D

[@ophiophagus9933]

I've been looking, where were you able to find them?

[@aubreykatz2752]

They are gorgeous!!!!!! I really want to get my hands on one

[@avaladon]

LOVE the Rooster Teeth shirt!!! Nice to see a fellow betta fish and rooster teeth lover!!!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks, I got it when I worked in the animation department there! Glad to hear from a fan : )

[@the1killjoy657]

Very pretty, i love the orange tinges the male had

[@SimplyBetta]

Yeah, when he goes into breeding mode he will turn bright red. Can't wait!

[@Lumpydog]

Nice and unique looking fish. I can't wait to watch them mature on your KZbin channel. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks Lumpydog : )

[@janggutbetta7563]

Your aquariums are awesome...like it.

[@SimplyBetta]

I appreciate that

[@MiamiBeachNativeInNYC]

Great video, as always! What substrate are you using in that planted tank?

[@SimplyBetta]

ADA aquasoil! It is spendy but high quality, and It buffers water to be slightly acidic, I wanted that for the happiness of these guys

[@robertguzewicz8157]

Nice looking fish. Good luck.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you Robert

[@justinvboyz]

How are your macrostomas doing? Are they a hard fish to breed?

[@ivoryherman]

Can you put these types of bettas in the same tank or were you intending on trying to breed them?

[@alvinpang491]

Nice stable pair 👍🏻

[@bettascarlosgildemontes9980]

What is the best food to the betta macrostoma ?

[@staciasnow3330]

I love this tank!!

[@presouz1740]

you’re adorable! I love your passion keep up the good work

[@SimplyBetta]

haha, thanks! : )

[@Caesar777AW]

Beautiful bettas. Where did you purchase them from?

[@KylesWildWorld]

Omg good choice, macrastomas have to easily be one of the most beautiful Bettas

[@SimplyBetta]

Hi Kyle, thanks! I knew I needed a pair from the moment I first saw them

[@coldonionman7126]

May i know where do u get these i want.to buy also

[@emmamurphy4882]

I bought a betta from your store, I love him so much! Thanks for the amazing packaging and service :) 10/10 recommend buying from her. (Btw I named the lil guy Brad)

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh Thank you @Emma Murphy! I am happy you like Brad so much! I think a nice photo of him made it into @Jadren Aquatics calendar this year :)

[@shindavid6484]

how do u buy a betta from her?

[@StarD435]

Where did you order them?

[@Girallon]

Rooster Teeth shirt for the win. Those betas are beautiful for sure.

[@SimplyBetta]

^^ I may have gotten it when I used to work at RT

[@alexmacklin8880]

Wow this is beautiful!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you!

[@horseshoebettas5260]

nothings expensive when it comes to fish....they sure will be happy in there new tank, rare plants for rare fish! the wilds look like the colorful version of potoi!

[@SimplyBetta]

I justify it by not having any others hobbies to spend money on, lol!

[@mien05]

Wow 😲😲 I want a Wild Betta Fish too. Mine is too modern Betta Fish....so colourful.

[@donnakatemorgan8963]

Very cool I like these they are huge and beautiful

[@SimplyBetta]

That is why I like them too!

[@donnakatemorgan8963]

Simply Betta I think they have a kind of loach like idea about them because of the body length, can't wait to see them produce are they really that orange red color?

[@AquaApprentice]

Those are stunning. I would be so stressed with a fish that I spent a lot of money on. Just worried that water quality is spot on and I dont stress it, so hope all is going well with them.

[@SimplyBetta]

It is going very well! I had them in a temp tank for a long time as I made sure my new planted tank was totally cycled. I'm using ADA substrate to make sure the water is acidic for them and it is going well. If I want to breed them I may have to use a temp breeding tank though to really crank the PH down

[@PunchiePaints]

OMG! I have been looking for these guys too

[@FreshwaterFishFreak]

Just stunning. I need to get some wild bettas someday.

[@SimplyBetta]

They're very fun, I would recommend it!

[@annashobbies4350]

They're beautiful!💚🐠💚

[@crissmontiel]

Wow beautiful!!!! Aren't they aggressive each other ??

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks! They aren't as aggressive as domestic bettas that were originally bred for fighting,. Wilds can generally do ok in communities

[@CreativePetKeeping]

I have never seen this variety... very beautiful!

[@SimplyBetta]

It is quite uncommon and I'm very happy to have them!

[@markRTFGuns]

I am wanting those so much. Where can I purchase some of those ? They are beautiful. The epitome of beta Thank you for sharing and I love your tank. Awesome

[@drarbo1]

What size tank?

[@salvolondon]

I like macrostoma too . Didn't know they get bigger than splendens .

[@SimplyBetta]

Much bigger, they're really cool

[@b-radshotshotservicellc6606]

How's the wild betta breeding coming along? I would like to purchase some one day

[@ayushathapa697]

They are beautiful

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks, I really like them

[@deftones2161]

Wow I never knew they existed. They are beautiful

[@markRTFGuns]

Just so you know. My wife is going to Walmart this week to get my ten gallon aquariums she ordered for me. I think there is six of them. And she ordered a pie shelf from amazon to put them on. Or something like that. Lol. It’s a big surprise for me. But anyway. I’ll put dividers in them and move all my betas into them. I am moving to all wild betta and I am looking into the beautiful minnows of Alabama. They are among the most colorful fish in North America and found in my home state. Any advice on the new tank setup ? Thanks again. Mark

[@TheStudnut]

since they are wild bettas, are you able to keep male and female together permanently?

[@markjoshuaoliver4527]

Hey Simply Betta i plan to make a planted tank with a betta and i am considering adding Neon Tetras and Zebra Danio's and maybe a clownloach or two for the un-eaten food. Is this a good plan ? or no ? i need some help.

[@SimplyBetta]

Hmmmm, I'm not sure. If betta tankmates are not a know nippy fish (like fin nipping) if might be fine. Longfin bettas are slow and very easy targets. I don't think clown loaches are a good tank mate, maybe a little peaceful loach like a kuhli loach though!

[@markjoshuaoliver4527]

Ok Thanks for the reply and suggestion. :D

[@LazyMedia365]

4:28 vulnerable! 😱OMG

[@breneliaz4585]

So they can be in pairs?

[@JimMeeker]

Simply Awesome!

[@SimplyBetta]

hehe thanks Jim : )

[@TurboFish]

I see mixed opinions; is it still necessary to separate the pair once the fry are fertilized?

[@SimplyBetta]

I'm not sure either. If I notice the male holding eggs, I will leave female in until the fry are free-swimming. Catching her may disturb the male and he would swallow. Maybe.

[@TurboFish]

Simply Betta you have my full attention - I am super, duper, fascinated!

[@nycbettas5792]

Good luck they look great

[@SpockBlocked]

Amazing! Good choice! Are you going to be breeding them?

[@SimplyBetta]

That is the goal!

[@carlospet4597]

Nossa, incrivel! É a primeira vez que vejo, sem ser em livro. Obrigado, sou grato por ter compartilhado, forte abraço a você e sua familia 🐠

[@qaiqe]

So do these ones not need to be separate?

[@SimplyBetta]

Wild betta species aren't as aggressive as domestics, and can usually be housed in pairs or small groups : )

[@qaiqe]

Simply Betta oh okay. Thankyou for your reply! Looking for good bettas in australia is hard and also expansive to keep as they need to be separated so i was very interested in these as they were kept together

[@lazarogonzalez4537]

By any chance will you be breeding them if so im willing to buy a pair and who is the original breeder iv been trying to get my hands on a pair for a long time

[@SimplyBetta]

I will try to breed them! The original breeder is in the states and I got a pair from him

[@angelbaby2507]

I didn’t know you could keep these together?!

[@SimplyBetta]

Yes, wilds are not as aggressive as domestic bettas and can usually be kept in pairs, or even small groups

[@DowntheWormHole]

love that feeling!!

[@popinhorror]

Can you keep wild bettas on their own? I’m trying to find as much information about keeping them before I make the choice whether I can or not. I’m not interested in breeding them as I don’t have to resources or time to care for fry.

[@SimplyBetta]

Yes you can keep them on their own. You might enjoy a male of the splendens complex :)

[@popinhorror]

Simply Betta ohh I wasn’t sure if I could or not. Didn’t want to upset him if I was to keep him on his own. I have several regular domestic bettas that I enjoy but the colours and different forms of wilds are what are attracting me to them at the moment 😊

[@Bulliefied]

Are they kept in tap water

[@SimplyBetta]

Yeah my treated tap water cut with RO water

[@noellawu1154]

Taylor, you should breed them! They are so enchanting.

[@SimplyBetta]

I have! :D

[@noellawu1154]

@@SimplyBetta That's so cool! I hope they are well.

[@NYGOLD]

WoW beautiful!!!!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you!

[@philosofical6620]

Hi. I've been thinking about trying to get hold of some of these for a while but having seen your video now i'm even more determined. Beautiful fish! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing - I can't wait to see how you get on with them!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you! I really hope I can get them to breed : )

[@gazul8046]

Wow..Full100..Beautiful.

[@nesekaba]

I love them!

[@SimplyBetta]

Me too!

[@gracie5111]

so beautiful!!!!!

[@turgidplants5544]

First time seeing local fish on KZbin

[@SimplyBetta]

I love this fish : )

[@nigelchoo]

Great video!

[@SimplyBetta]

thanks!

[@PincheMigs]

Beautiful!! :)

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you!

[@LavaLoft]

So would you be kind to let us know who to get these from

[@peculiarone339]

Ugh!! They are GORGEOUS!! How are they doing? Have they reproduced for you? =)

[@SimplyBetta]

Not yet, but heres to hoping!

[@amaliamiller1160]

Wow look at how much Betta fish have changed

[@souathao55]

Beautiful Mac, I have some too and I have esomemfriends that breeds them.

[@brianscott4444]

How's the pair doing? Any updates?? I've been thinking of working with this species for a while now, so I'd be interested in hearing what you think of them. Cheers! --Brian

[@SimplyBetta]

Oops missed this comment - the pair are doing well but I have not had a successful batch of fry yet. The male keeps eating the eggs!

[@jackievarughese3945]

Yaaay wild Bettas😂😂

[@kirakinloch4022]

Seems like the current is really strong?

[@SimplyBetta]

There’s a little bit of a current but this is a river species

[@nigelchoo]

Feeling your Zen moment

[@SimplyBetta]

^^

[@Godzilla_in_a_toyota]

it says "BOI" on the box. lol

[@akhilchandrasekhar5730]

Can u keep two wild males in one tank?

[@SimplyBetta]

Sure, with enough space and cover/places to hide and plenty of females

[@ChallengetheWild]

Lit

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks James

[@tkwilson83]

James, Your comment made me laugh out loud

[@jamort]

You can put them all together

[@SimplyBetta]

Yeah, wilds are easy to keep in pairs or small groups. They're not as aggressive as domestics

[@steviemartines]

What is your favorite type of betta

[@SimplyBetta]

That is hard, I like halfmoon plakats and halfmoon bettas with strong finnage. For wilds, my favorite is macrostoma and smaragdina guitar : )

[@presouz1740]

The male and the female can stay together all the time?

[@SimplyBetta]

Yeah, wilds can be housed in pairs provided one isn't picking on the other too much