{"product_id":"elephant-ear-longfin-male-betta-betta-splendens-freshwater","title":"WYSIWYG Elephant Ear Longfin Male Betta (Betta splendens)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1E88E5;color:#ffffff;padding:11px 14px;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:0.95em;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWYSIWYG, What You See Is What You Get.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tank photo on this listing is this exact fish, not a stock image. There is only one of him, and once he sells the listing comes down.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eElephant Ear Longfin Male Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as a Dumbo Ear betta, named for the oversized pectoral fins that fan out from behind the gills like a pair of ears. This one is a pastel fish: soft pink and cream through the body, a lavender to violet wash over the back and shoulders, a warm coppery face, and long flowing finnage in pale lavender shot through with pink rays. The pectorals are broad and edged in clean white, which is exactly the trait the Elephant Ear name is describing. Beginner friendly, hardy, and full of personality. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to set him up properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy WYSIWYG Matters on a Betta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBettas are sold as morphs, but no two are actually alike. Color, finnage, and pattern vary fish to fish even within the same batch, and a lot of what you see online is a stock photo of some other betta entirely. The second photo here is this fish in one of our tanks, taken as he is right now. What you see is what you carry home. Colors do shift a little as a betta settles in and matures, usually deepening once he is comfortable, so treat the photo as an honest starting point rather than a frozen guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons is the real minimum, and more is better. The cups and bowls bettas are famous for are survival, not living. A heated, filtered, planted 5 gallon transforms how the fish behaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat is not optional:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76 to 82°F, held steady with a heater. Bettas are tropical, and a cold betta goes lethargic, stops eating, and gets sick. Room temperature is not warm enough in most homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.5 to 7.5, soft to moderately hard. Always dechlorinate. Weekly partial water changes keep long fins in good shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle flow, especially for this one:\u003c\/strong\u003e those big pectorals and long fins make swimming more work. Use a low-flow or baffled filter. A betta fighting a current all day is a stressed betta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e carnivore. A quality betta pellet as the staple, with frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms and brine shrimp a couple of times a week. Feed what he clears in about two minutes, and skip a day each week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft decor only:\u003c\/strong\u003e long finnage snags and tears on sharp plastic plants and rough ornaments. Silk or live plants, smooth wood, and a lid, since bettas jump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHe breathes air:\u003c\/strong\u003e bettas have a labyrinth organ and surface regularly. Never seal the tank completely, and leave a gap of air between the water and the lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eElephant Ear Betta, Dumbo Ear Betta, Siamese Fighting Fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWYSIWYG, one specific male, quantity of one\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinnage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLongfin, with oversized Elephant Ear pectorals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive, one male per tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2.5 to 3 inches, fins included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 gallons, heated and filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e76 to 82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.5 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne male betta per tank, no exceptions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two males will fight, often to the death, and that is not a temperament you can train out of them. He also should not live with another betta of any sex outside of controlled breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a 5 gallon he is happiest alone. At 10 gallons and up he can work in a calm community with fish that are neither nippy nor flashy: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pygmy-cory-corydoras-pygmaeus-freshwater\"\u003epygmy corydoras\u003c\/a\u003e, small peaceful catfish, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/batik-nerite-snail-neritina-variegata-freshwater\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e are reliable choices. Avoid fin nippers like tiger barbs and most serpae tetras, since long finnage is an open invitation, and avoid anything brightly colored with flowing fins that he might read as a rival. Guppies are a classic mistake for exactly that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants help more than most people expect. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/anubias-nana-anubias-barteri-nana-potted-freshwater-plant\"\u003eAnubias Nana\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-fern-on-lava-rock-microsorum-pteropus-freshwater\"\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/a\u003e are low light, undemanding, and give him broad leaves to rest on near the surface, which bettas genuinely use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-bug-bites-betta-formula\"\u003eFluval Bug Bites Betta Formula\u003c\/a\u003e, an insect-protein staple pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-betta-protein-rich-food\"\u003eFluval Betta Protein-Rich Food\u003c\/a\u003e as an alternate staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sicce-jolly-10w-pre-set-aquarium-heater-nano-tank\"\u003eSicce Jolly 10W Pre-Set Heater\u003c\/a\u003e for a 5 gallon, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sicce-jolly-20w-pre-set-aquarium-heater-nano-tank\"\u003e20W\u003c\/a\u003e for a 10 gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-betta-tap-water-treatment\"\u003eFluval Betta Tap Water Treatment\u003c\/a\u003e to dechlorinate every top-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-catappa-leaves-10pk\"\u003eFritz Catappa Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-betta-tropical-almond-leaves-10-pack\"\u003eFluval Almond Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e, tannins that soften water and settle a nervous fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-betta-spa-water-conditioner\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Betta SPA Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e for fin and slime-coat support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the photo really this fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The tank shot is this specific betta in our store. That is the whole point of a WYSIWYG listing. There is one of him, so when he sells this page goes away rather than restocking with a different fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes him an Elephant Ear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pectoral fins. On a normal betta they are small and nearly clear; on an Elephant Ear, also called Dumbo, they are broad opaque paddles that flare out as he swims. It is purely cosmetic and does not affect health, though it does make gentle flow more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan he live in a bowl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease do not. Bettas survive in bowls and thrive in heated, filtered 5 gallon tanks, and the behavioral difference is dramatic. A betta with warmth, plants, and clean water builds bubble nests, patrols, and greets you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill his color change?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomewhat. Bettas often deepen and shift as they mature and settle in, and pastel fish like this one can develop more contrast over the first few months. Stress can also temporarily wash a betta out, so give him a week to color back up after the move home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep him with another betta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. One male per tank. This is the single most common and most costly betta mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113470341339,"sku":"FW1-F7033","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/83239B32-03B3-4541-8FDF-B1006475514D.png?v=1788091760","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/elephant-ear-longfin-male-betta-betta-splendens-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}