My Wild Betta Api Api - Beautiful but Nearing Extinction - Care Guide

Betta api api are adorable, colorful, tiny, and spunky! They're such a great little fish, and they need specific care requirements. They're also nearly extinct in the wild due to habitat loss. Can fishkeepers do something about it?
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[@SimplyBetta]

If you're interested in this fascinating little species, I have an email notification list on my web site - simplybetta.com/shop/betta-api-api/ - Hopefully I'll have a bunch next spring! And by the way, it's easier to tell males from females when they're all together in a tank! My method took longer, lol

[@benjaminladera1980]

i hope i'll be able to see a pair of api api here in philippines 😍 i love betta fish

[@tebalashara4895]

Hello I would love to help with the conservation Efforts. I could truly see this fish being something that would be great for the micro community since that committee is growing exponentially bigger every day. So I feel like the target audience would definitely be people who are specialized in Aquascapes being in micro cultures and Micro colonies

[@bishopbishop5007]

@simply betta when will you have more wild caught betta s????

[@chiangjacob5521]

when i started breeding bettas it was to distrubute species in to the wild like plakats and this is a species i have been trying to get for consevation efforts i sell non of my bettas i take the best breeders and release the rest if i sell its to get something for them so 2% for me and 98% for mother nature.

[@peculiarone339]

oooohhhhhhh - what a delightful fish!! I have signed up for notice as to when you can ship again!! can't wait to do the deep dive into this fish!! soooo preeeetttyyyyyy!!

[@ShaneZettelmier]

You call this channel simply betta, but now you’re getting into complex betta. 😂😂😂🔥

[@SimplyBetta]

LOL

[@harrycreasian4274]

Hi.. I'm from Indonesia, the origin of Betta api-api. In the wild i"ve seen them living in PH 5 to 6. But the TDS is very low, about 50-80. It is so hard to achieve. I'm so glad that you could breed them. I hope that you could continue to spread the love of Indonesian wild betta to your viewer.

[@williamamely7038]

This is a great video, to demonstrate how big the family (complex) is. I had the pleasure of keeping Betta Bellica, arguably the largest of the bubblenest builders, at up to 5 inches long. This is also a great video on caring for Bettas, including all the different live food that are available for them (that can be purchased through one's local pet shop, or through the web). Your fish look great and would inspire other Betta Keepers (and non-Betta keepers) to try the wild species. You're an awesome fishkeeper, and wonderful person. All the best to you, your family and your fish.

[@SimplyBetta]

Aww shucks, thank you William. I'm hoping that many people will attempt to keep and spawn species like this if they are easily available and with some appropriate how-to videos

[@AndreaNoellie]

Just had my api apis spawn and this video was so helpful! Thank you so much for posting this.

[@kimspurre1242]

Impressive collection & these little guys are beautiful

[@juannuno7134]

I love your energy and creativity. You are into so many things. I do not know how you do much.

[@SimplyBetta]

I don't know how I do it either, haha thank you

[@Fishratsnatrualaquarium]

These little fish are super cute! I would love to have one and see them become more common to see.

[@pamelapilling6996]

Indeed they are wonderful little bettah. So red.

[@nancydenmark1614]

Can you go over how you make that water? I have well water that has a lot of dissolved minerals in it. Thanks.

[@SimplyBetta]

I’ll make a video about it!

[@nancydenmark1614]

@@SimplyBetta that would be great, thanks.

[@K10-s4p]

Betta lover from Tamilnadu, India 🇮🇳

[@darthlobster]

Not sure why two people have disliked this already... grumpy pants! This was really informative. I'd love to see more videos like this, because I really don't know anything about non-domestic bettas. Personally I'm also interested in wildlife conservation, so I'd love to help with this project... once I become a bit more experienced. I've only been fishkeeping for a year and a half (gee, whatever started a year and a half ago lol?).

[@SimplyBetta]

Hey thank you! If this species interests you I would totally recommend to give them a shot! I'll have a how-do video on keeping softwater fish, like the things you'll need to make it if you don't have soft water coming from your tap. They're quite easy :)

[@darthlobster]

@@SimplyBetta OH that would be fantastic. My city's water comes from the Ohio River and happens to be the subject of a documentary about how badly poisoned it is (look up "DuPont C8" 😬) so they, uh, add a lot of stuff to treat it and it comes out pretty hard unfortunately

[@darthlobster]

Sorry, I don't know if I'm being clear haha (whee autism) I would very much be interested in a video talking about what to do to make my poo poo city water un-poo poo

[@Avocetexotics]

They are adorable little bettas! I'm excited to see you hop back into breeding and see all your adorable little spaws in the near future! I may just have to finally add a betta to my pet family!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks Layla!

[@MRSCASH-qi2pr]

Love them a life goal along with many others

[@luisrodrigueztineo8397]

Good to know about campaigns like this to preserve endangered species. Wish I could help breeding them. Sharing...

[@koguchipower4816]

To ALL Betta owners a reminder to ALWAYS COVER you're tank or bucket or whatever you're using. I'm so devastated I attempted to clean my tank put my female betta in a bucket and had to fill the bucket fairly high so that my heater was submerged in water to work efficiently!! but I didnt cover it and I just came back to find her on my floor. RIP 2 BETTSY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND IM SOOOO SORRY I FOOKED UP, Im going to drink now as my heart is broken.

[@kbhnanofish2042]

wondering where we are on the api betta? I put my name to get a tri or pair when they were ready?

[@racheleverett3778]

I have Betta Hendra myself and I'd love to get Api Api too. How can I get them from you? I have a 20g long to fill

[@tfns2021]

What is the filtration you're using in this aquarium?

[@billlooker2689]

Going to add 3 ten gallon tank's to the fish room keeping my eye on you girl

[@SimplyBetta]

haha good good

[@ammo49mohamad50]

I guess the name 𝗔𝗽𝗶 𝗔𝗽𝗶 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 in my language due to its firey red color??

[@ronnieshirilla]

Everyone comment your nano tank heater below. Need some recommendations for my 5.5 gal aqueon rimless that will be getting plants and a betta

[@SimplyBetta]

Gosh, you could find a little preset one at petco for pretty inexpensive :)

[@firdausabdullah3581]

"Api" in Malay language means "fire"

[@8thelfchild585]

They’re from Sumatra, Indonesia, right? In Indonesian “api” means “fire”! Cool little guys. I love that you’re trying to conserve them 😊

[@koguchipower4816]

╔══╗ ╚╗╔╝ ╔╝ (⁀`v´⁀) ╚══` .¸. BETTA's Such a great looking fish, I would love to try a pair for spawning but, being in a small town most fish are also extinct from my local pet shop. Wish you lots of luck with you're Api Api breeding. till next time as always much love!!

[@graphite2786]

It's incredible to know that saving critically endangered species can be done in your home in a 10 gallon tank. One day these adorbs bettas may be extinct in their little swamp but hopefully there will 1000's in aquariums around the world.

[@bocaraca3814]

In captivity they quickly develop new mutations and adaptations... For that usually the oficial breeding plans for reintroduction dont use animals bredded in captivity. The moooost important thing is to care their hábitat. Dont but things with palm oíl, nevera buy them if are Wild caugth...

[@dylans.1741]

We betta not let this genus of fish go extinct

[@artsy8490]

Just a smol correction on taxonomy :) Betta is not actually a family but a genus. To make it easy to understand, a family contains genera (plural of genus) and a genus contains species

[@SimplyBetta]

Ha ha, looks like I should stop being so loose with my terms because people are actually paying attention 😱

[@SwitchbackCh]

We've got a lot of betta/fighting fish over in Malaysia! I used to have one as a kid too. Fun fact: Api means "fire" in Malay, which is likely in reference to their firey appearance. The repetition of the word denotes a plural.

[@PalJoey-on1yi]

Just thought I'd tell you how hugely improved you are compared to your earliest efforts years ago. Knowledge of subject matter, technique of production, and your personality on camera all get "A's." I'd elevate you to "Experienced Hobbyist," approaching "Expert." Now, take THAT to the bank. Keep it up.

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha thank you so much, it's a learning process ♡

[@cyrus9424]

"I think they're more comfortable when it's not so bright" Relatable.

[@debramartinez1975]

That is awesome! We need more fish in the aquarium trade that are natural and not specialty bred so much that they are unhealthy.

[@sardineRN]

When you were counting out the Bettas I was having a very Count von Count moment 😁

[@SimplyBetta]

The number of the day is Nineteen! Nineteen api api! Ah-hah-hah-haaaa

[@NurilWidi]

I really want to meet "Simpy Betta" in person greetings from Jakarta Indonesia

[@greg_aqua3350]

Could you ship some apiapi to switzerland when you have some availible?

[@Rifqi_h3b4t]

Hey Taylor, I really like your vids!!! Just wanna ask, have you ever had Betta Pugnax

[@SimplyBetta]

I have not! And thank you :)

[@Abeljohnjojy2]

Pov :- when yur from India and you get free indian almond leaves from yur garden😜🤣😉

[@Abeljohnjojy2]

Haa I'm from India sike

[@gwenwilliams5940]

I love these little bettas! And I share your thought about saving them through breeding. Unlike the bettas we know from the fish store, these are as close to the wild as you can get... Which means they are best for breeding to keep the wild line going! I love this!

[@anithebee3610]

I'm considering getting one for my shrimp tank (knowing full well the risk to baby shrimps) But I'm wondering if tey'd be a risk to the adults too? What do you think please?

[@randihardy6642]

I love that the cards are green and match the green shelf, yay green theme!

[@sneekyalexa2657]

I never knew how many other bettas there were until I've started to watch your channel, and these little guys are awesome! Thank you for all of the amazing content!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you! My pleasure :)

[@Mwhbmnabjms]

Awesome fish, in my country theres betta which is call “Brunei beauty” betta. U can search it on google. Only available in Brunei. But theres also in sarawak(nearby border county) in malaysia but is smuggle from brunei.

[@ariesman581]

❤❤ betta api-api original wild betta from riau,sumatra, indonesia👍👍

[@darrenderousse4804]

Very cool video! I would definitely buy these! One of the coolest bettas I’ve seen that seem they would do better in a 9 gallon tank than the larger types! Love the blue eyes they have! How much?! 😂🤔

[@cvdv23]

The best way of conservation of fish species is to only buy captive bred species. The thought of individual breaders saving the wild species by providing bred fish is doubtful. As this mostly leads to hobby breaders with low succes rates to increase the demand giving the wild species the final push to extinction. Also to popularize new species that are not yet captively bred is not wise. There are already so many bred species, just stick to those. You meant well though!

[@guy6390]

Fun fact api api literally mean fire fire in malay

[@SimplyBetta]

Fitting name :)

[@guy6390]

Ikr

[@randihardy6642]

Hiiiii im still pretty new to fish keeping, came to it from an interest in plants. I love these little fishies and the idea of protecting a species. Gonna make it a goal to learn more about the hobby so some day i can confidently keep fishies like these. Questions though, if you dont mind. Also, any other comment reader who might know feel free to answer! I see info about reducing the total dissolved solids in water, is that not the same as allowing malm buildup? Or is it that if you start with pure RO water then the malm adding to tds is natural and not stuff from our water treatment things. Thanks!

[@JohnSmith-youtube]

I have failed Daphnia cultures 2 years in a row, the previous year's bucket outside magically had Daphnia appear again but before fall was over they all disappeared . I hope they reappear again in the spring. If you keep trying it can be a yearly event and an additional food to offer your subscribers.

[@reallytired257]

What is the scientific name & their native country / location? Im guessing Indonesia or Malaysia (& surrounding country)

[@casswildman]

I have a couple of these guys, love seeing a video like this about them!! Never clicked so fast in my life

[@jeffwinters220]

You answered a questioned I had . I have a male in a 13 gallon with a pretty large piece of driftwood and no matter what I do it turns super rusty color. I was hoping he would be ok in that much tannin

[@drewstephens8576]

@3:41 that's what made me a follower! Please keep it up because I admire that you don't give up 👀😍

[@tuliskuasal9848]

I smiled when you say Api Api, in my country where the fish comes from, it literaly means fire fire. You can tell why it called that from the color of the body 😁

[@mamamo4548]

Been a subscriber for a while now, I also keep wild type of bettas, I would like to have a pair of those beauties if got a luck, would also be distributing it to my friends who's also betra keepers

[@michaelsanjunly6780]

dors betta api api will suitable with moderate to hard water? i have 16 gallon cube tank planning to buy several of this fish but i have hard water 😩

[@emperoroftang4840]

I swear I saw one api api in the tank left during the fast forwarded scene of the pump draining the tank

[@SimplyBetta]

You’re right! There ended up being five left in there, LOL!

[@emperoroftang4840]

@@SimplyBetta so in total?

[@Michael-sl9jv]

Hi Dear, Does can this wild betta live without tannis water? I am a newbie interested to preserve this unit threatened species.

[@djewane1159]

My betta macrostoma ate my betta API API 😂. Betta macrostoma is an awesome betta n degerouse wild betta among all betta .

[@justinjohnson864]

Breeding the Api Api would be extremely fun! Would like to see them explode as well!!

[@elmunchy]

i just recently got a pair from my local store..wish u have more of their related videos

[@lightningchicken4439]

not trying to be smart, i just wanted to share, coccina, is pronounced as “co-see-na”.

[@marivonne16]

Is that guy Frank from Frank’s Bettas working on conservation efforts for this species? I’d be surprised if he weren’t.

[@SimplyBetta]

I'm not sure if he does fish in the coccina complex!

[@DevonDowner]

I want so badly to help preserve api api and any other endangered bettas! I love bettas sooo much.

[@TerraMagnus]

I'm starting to go HAM on wild bettas, out of nowhere, and I'm appreciating this back catalog of content from you to fuel my growing obsession. I'm about to dedicate a good bit of capacity to Betta burdigala breeding, in partnership with other members of my aquarium club to help preserve the species.

[@weilam03]

I have a pair of api apis they're awesome. I have the same problem w Daphnia, you should try scuds. They're indestructible

[@SimplyBetta]

Nice! I've tried scuds before, they were SO slow to reproduce though. Are they a sustainable food source for your tanks?

[@vampgaia]

I have Betta Coccina and Betta Foersch. I have yet to successfully spawn them. I must make time for more research. My coccinas have spawned, but they've never kept a successful bubble nest. I know it's my lack of knowledge. I may have to RO, then remineralize my water in order to be successful. I just haven't had the time. Fish goals.

[@SimplyBetta]

It's possible your water isn't soft or acidic enough! I'll be making a video on how to make water for softwater species soon-ish .

[@kindallnight1615]

Taylor i finally got my persephone to spawn but i have no idea how to raise the fry ?

[@random-kun]

Wow seriously? Am I the first one to actually comment? Just to make sure, I'm gonna hit the refresh button

[@somethingfishy3215]

They look amazing i would love to have them and breed them.

[@jonmichaelmay4912]

Sometimes, i come to your channel to listen to Penny talk about fishies.

[@T1Diamondbetic]

I would totally help you breed this beautiful species

[@vmst80]

Barely showing the fish at all isn't the best fish video.

[@arthurianking9776]

Thank you for making a feature on this species unknown to many. It's really sad that they are being threatened with extinction without being appreciated. It's they are a beautiful and diverse species.

[@SimplyBetta]

My pleasure! They are truly lovely. It is a serious goal of mine to make captive bred pairs easily available for those who would also like to try

[@TheOriginalBrian]

I think you need to not make videos like this any more....because well lets just say the last time it was Channoides and now I have like 50ish Channoides...this is not going to end well...I need more tanks...kidding...love these videos.

[@SimplyBetta]

Lol!! I'm jealous of your channoides by the way :P

[@wnemethvargo284]

Hell I got Betta Hendra and Albimarginata because I want to spawn them and distribute them through the hobby.

[@SimplyBetta]

Great!

[@danielscott4443]

You need to get more wild bettas! Love the educational video!

[@TerraMagnus]

Three! Three api api! Ah ah ah!

[@kawachiiciro6235]

Bagan siapi api Betta sumatera indonesia

[@lyndsayhammond6884]

Your floating plants are sold out 😕 but i’ll keep checking.

[@SimplyBetta]

I'll go add more frogbit! I'll be out of red root floaters for a while longer though T_T

[@tritran9688]

All the talk can't even see the fish. Jeez

[@angelicabitong6431]

I like you beautiful betta breeders😍

[@BigBodyBenz01]

I have a beautiful half moon female betta fish

[@doggoneaquarist5635]

The idea of helping to bring a species back from the brink of extinction is so exciting, can’t wait to see updates!

[@dhruvnamdhari189]

For growing daphina u should try feeding them chlorella

[@SimplyBetta]

I tried so many methods! I think it was too hard to maintain indoors

[@juliamclearn8923]

I love that you're able to help with conservation like this! Would love to do the same when I have a more stable living situation!

[@artfuldodger5531]

So vocally animated 😊 I could listen to you talk about paint drying

[@SimplyBetta]

Aww thanks

[@somethingcats]

9:06 I'm sure you've already seen it by now but a little api api is still in the tank!

[@SimplyBetta]

Five, actually! What sneaks!

[@williamparmenter15]

did anyone else get scared at 12:20?

[@edwinpaul6158]

these video are the types of betta fish

[@billlooker2689]

What you do is make them available. I want to help I need to help I must help. Fish room building now 30yrs in the fish hobby. I will want you know more. I live in Florida

[@SimplyBetta]

Hi Bill! I’ll be working hard on making the next generation available by spring! I can’t really ship until my horrible winter weather melts away anyway. You can go to my website page that is linked in the description and in the pinned comment, and add your email address to the “notify me!” box! I’ll be sending out a notification email to those who are interested when I have pairs available

[@billlooker2689]

@@SimplyBetta super 👌!! My fish hobby room is getting close to done and spring will be perfect timing. My 10 gallon tank rack will be well established by then. Keep being cool 🐢......

[@duhren1140]

For alien betta can i put male and female i heard theyre exceptional is that true?

[@SimplyBetta]

Those ones are pretty! "aliens" are hybrids of many species and so pretty

[@echoesvayne9790]

I'd love the heck out of those

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

U a good girl miss Taylor 🥰🐶

[@tamarasimpson2879]

Have you tried an outdoor daphnia culture? I killed every single culture i had until i moved mine outside into a livestock mineral tub and literally just left them alone, they even came back in the spring!

[@SimplyBetta]

I haven't, only indoor! I haven't had the ability to put a big tub outside, too many rules where I live. dangit!

[@tamarasimpson2879]

@@SimplyBetta make it pretty and put water plants in it like hyacinth and potted plants around it to make a mini pond as a lawn ornament 😅 we did something similar when they told us we couldn't have a container garden

[@saidjuhari9676]

If u think betta api-api is beautiful u should get hold of betta miniopinna and betta persephone....absolutely beautiful fishes

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha I wish I could keep every species

[@createzilla4101]

I have a male Betta Persephone (as marked in the store) but a someone in a Facebook group said it was a female miniopinna. Where can I get more info? And can it share a 10 gallon tank with a male Siamese fighter?

[@alaskangirl7675]

Emergency population! Yay!

[@SimplyBetta]

Yay!

[@rachaelback174]

They're sooo cute!!!

[@parkerlamonica2661]

Hey, I’m not sure if you’ll see this, but I’m a huge fan! This video literally made me get a pair of betta Api api. I’ve kept other bettas before but I’m curious Is there any other tips in terms of tank setup and care? Id really appreciate it! Thanks

[@SimplyBetta]

I see it and I’ll answer you here! Well let’s see, keep in mind they thrive in soft, acidic conditions! NO gaps in the lid, they will totally jump out :)

[@parkerlamonica2661]

@@SimplyBetta OMG thank you so. much for replying!! it means the world to me as i watch youre videos everyday! That's my plan, i have a 5.5 gallon tank with driftwood and black lava rock, with a whole bunch of lowlight plants including salvinia, water lily, and crypt lutea. Probably gonna throw in some pearl weed too. I use an ro water system which i remineralize. with gh salts and use blackwater extract, with indian almond leaves and alder cones. I also was inspired by you so i got a bag of the brightwell florin volcanit. I have super tight glass lid, running a big pre seeded sponge filter. i'm using a cheap led which i'm gonna cover with some black tape so that it won't be as bright. Finally i have bbs and you also inspired me to make a grindal worm culture. So i hope i'm all set up! thanks again taylor, keep making amazing content! also, i definitely want to share them when i get them to breed, so when it happens i would love to send you some.

[@parkerlamonica2661]

i also meant to say i learned almost everything i know from you, i'm following your guide exactly based on your videos! the macrastoma videos definitely helped me the most for parameters and set up. hopefully i know what i'm doing, since the pair i got is still a bit young i'm gonna fatten them up for now. Simply (betta), you are the best!

[@Destination_Unknown_Explore]

Api Api look adorable, I've never done any breeding when it comes to fish, ooh didn't know that you sell frogbit and almond leaves, do you do international shipping?

[@Lohn_Ad]

cute betta