{"product_id":"pink-flamingo-super-delta-male-betta-betta-splendens","title":"Pink Flamingo Super Delta 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:#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\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePink Flamingo Super Delta Male Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the prettiest things on the rack: a pale pearl body that fades into salmon and rose through the fins, with the long trailing ventrals flushing a deeper coral red. The super delta caudal opens wide, somewhere between a standard delta and a full halfmoon, so he throws a broad clean fan every time he flares. A premium show-grade betta from a sought-after pastel line. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e while you are here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you see is what you get.\u003c\/strong\u003e The photo shows the exact betta you will receive. Color and finnage keep developing as a young betta matures, and shades shift slightly with lighting and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF8E1;border-left:4px solid #F9A825;padding:10px 14px;margin:14px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePastel bettas can change color over time.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink and white lines are bred close to marble genetics, which are famously unstable. Many hold their color for life, but some gradually gain or lose pigment over months and end up noticeably different from the day you bought them. It is normal, it is not a health problem, and it is worth knowing before you pick a betta specifically for its color.\n\u003c\/div\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\u003cp\u003eBettas are a great beginner fish, but the myth that they thrive in tiny unheated bowls is just that, a myth. Give yours a small heated tank and it will reward you with bold color and a long, active life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons or larger, with a lid. Bettas are labyrinth fish that gulp air from the surface, and they are accomplished jumpers, so a cover is a must.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e a steady 78 to 82°F with a heater, and gentle filtration. A big super delta tail catches current like a sail, so baffle the flow or he will spend all day fighting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.5 to 7.5, soft to moderate hardness. Clean, stable water keeps that heavy finnage crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e live or silk plants and smooth decor with hiding spots. Avoid sharp or rough ornaments that can tear the long fins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e carnivore. Feed a quality staple like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-betta-floating-pellets\"\u003eXtreme Betta Floating Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e and supplement with frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRest spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy-finned bettas tire easily and appreciate somewhere to lounge near the surface. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-betta-bed-leaf-hammock\"\u003eleaf hammock\u003c\/a\u003e or broad-leaved plant is more than decoration for this one.\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=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 10px;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePink Flamingo 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\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\u003eSex \/ Tail Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMale, Super Delta (wide caudal spread, short of a full halfmoon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePink Flamingo, pale body with salmon and rose finnage\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, house males alone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2.5 to 3 in. including fins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin. Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 gallons, heated, with a lid\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;\"\u003e78 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\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore (pellets, frozen foods)\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 only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\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;\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale bettas are territorial and must be kept one to a tank. Never house two males together, and do not keep a male with females outside a controlled breeding setup. In a 10 gallon or larger planted tank a male betta can share space with peaceful, quick schooling fish such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ember-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amandae-freshwater\"\u003eEmber Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, small rasboras, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pygmy-cory-corydoras-pygmaeus-freshwater\"\u003ePygmy Cory\u003c\/a\u003e, plus \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/racetrack-nerite-snail-vittina-sp-freshwater\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e on cleanup duty. Skip fin nippers like tiger barbs, which will make short work of that tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShopping the betta rack? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mustard-gas-halfmoon-male-betta-betta-splendens\"\u003eMustard Gas Halfmoon\u003c\/a\u003e takes the caudal spread all the way to 180 degrees, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/american-flag-crowntail-male-betta-betta-splendens\"\u003eAmerican Flag Crowntail\u003c\/a\u003e swaps the smooth fan for spiky rays, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/super-giant-koi-shortfin-male-betta-betta-splendens\"\u003eSuper Giant Koi Shortfin\u003c\/a\u003e is the low-maintenance short-finned option.\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\/xtreme-betta-floating-pellets\"\u003eXtreme Betta Floating Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e daily staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-betta-food-1g-vial-bloodworms\"\u003eSFBB Freeze-Dried Bloodworms\u003c\/a\u003e treat and conditioning food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-betta-bed-leaf-hammock\"\u003eZooMed Betta Bed Leaf Hammock\u003c\/a\u003e resting spot near the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-catappa-leaves-10pk\"\u003eFritz Catappa Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e for gentle tannins and fin conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e water conditioner for every water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/anubias-nana-anubias-barteri-nana-potted-freshwater-plant\"\u003eAnubias Nana\u003c\/a\u003e broad leaves to rest on\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\u003eWhat is a Super Delta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tail-spread grade. A standard delta opens to roughly 90 degrees, a halfmoon opens to a full 180, and a super delta sits in between, usually 120 to 160. You get most of the drama of a halfmoon with slightly less fin weight for the fish to haul around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does this betta cost more than the others?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePastel pink and white lines are harder to breed cleanly and are in higher demand, and this is a show-grade individual rather than a standard production fish. The care is identical to any other betta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill he stay this pink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaybe. See the note above: pastel lines carry marble influence and the color can drift as he matures. Most keepers find the change interesting rather than disappointing, but if you want a fixed color for years, a solid-colored line is the safer bet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes he need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Room temperature is too cold for a betta in most homes, and a chilled betta gets lethargic, stops eating, and becomes prone to infection. A small adjustable heater holding 78 to 82°F is the single best thing you can buy him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep him in a bowl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease do not. An unheated, unfiltered bowl is the reason bettas have a reputation for short lives. In a heated, filtered five gallon tank a healthy betta commonly lives three years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49183852953819,"sku":"SQ-BETTAPINKFLAMI","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/2becdd1f-53ba-453d-9485-5466876ef06b.png?v=1787830105","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-flamingo-super-delta-male-betta-betta-splendens","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}