{"product_id":"super-giant-shortfin-halfmoon-male-betta","title":"Super Giant Shortfin Halfmoon Male Betta (Betta splendens) | Live Freshwater Fish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Only — In-Store Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This betta is available for in-store pickup only at Squeaky's Aquatics, 1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville GA. We do not ship live bettas; please plan to pick up in-store. Local pickup is always free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Super Giant Shortfin Halfmoon Male is a heavyweight in the betta world — Super Giant genetics push body length up to 3–4 inches (vs. ~2.5 in for a standard halfmoon), while the Shortfin profile keeps the fins crisp and streamlined instead of overgrown. The Halfmoon tail still spreads to a full 180° when flared, giving you the best of both worlds: imposing size without the fin-rot risk that plagues long-finned giants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more freshwater livestock or accessories? Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e selection or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFish \u0026amp; Livestock\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Quick-Look\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Giant Shortfin Halfmoon Betta — Male\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Betta splendens\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 inches body length (Super Giant strain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 years with stable husbandry\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gal recommended for a Super Giant\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78–82 °F (heater required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e GH 5–15, KH 3–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner–Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive toward other males — solo-only display fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBettas evolved in slow-moving rice paddies and shallow pools, so the priority is \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, calm water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use a sponge filter or baffled hang-on-back filter — strong flow exhausts even a Shortfin Halfmoon. A heater is non-negotiable. Provide silk or live plants (anubias, java fern, hornwort), a couple of low caves, and floating cover so they can hide and rest near the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever house with another male betta.\u003c\/strong\u003e Period. Suitable tank mates for a 10+ gal setup include peaceful community fish (corydoras, kuhli loaches, ember tetras, harlequin rasboras), snails (Nerite, Mystery, Pagoda), and most peaceful inverts. Avoid: long-finned tank mates (other male bettas obviously, but also fancy guppies — fin-nipping risk goes both ways), aggressive tetras (tiger barbs, serpae), and anything that nips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBettas are obligate carnivores. Feed a varied, protein-rich diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality betta pellets as a daily staple (2–4 pellets, 1–2 times per day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, mysis — 2–3 times per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOccasional freeze-dried treats — soak first to prevent bloating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSkip one feeding day per week to give the digestive tract a break — bettas are prone to constipation and bloat from overfeeding. Remove uneaten food after a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eAcclimation \u0026amp; Pickup Notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDrip-acclimate slowly over 30–45 minutes once you get him home — match temperature first, then introduce small amounts of tank water gradually. Confirm 0 ammonia \/ 0 nitrite and stable temperature before transferring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis fish is held in our store and ready for in-store pickup at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville GA\u003c\/strong\u003e. We'll bag him fresh at checkout. Bring an insulated tote or cooler if your drive home is over 30 minutes — bettas don't tolerate cold transport well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSuper Giant Shortfin Halfmoon Betta — Male\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSuper Giant (large-body line) × Shortfin Halfmoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMale\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCarnivore — pellets, frozen meaty foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater (tropical, neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eN\/A — freshwater species\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes — they ignore plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePickup Only — Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish-food\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePremium betta pellets \u0026amp; frozen foods\u003c\/a\u003e — varied protein for color and finnage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-treatments\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeachem Prime \u0026amp; water conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e — neutralize chlorine on every water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeaters, sponge filters \u0026amp; freshwater accessories\u003c\/a\u003e — warmth and gentle flow are essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLive or silk plants (anubias, java fern, hornwort) — bettas love resting on broad leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this pickup-only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe don't ship single live bettas. Stress and temperature swings during shipping aren't worth the risk for a fish at this price point. He's healthy and ready to go — come pick him up in-store at 1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville GA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big will he get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuper Giant strain bettas reach 3–4 inches body length, noticeably larger than the standard 2.5 in halfmoon. Plan tank size accordingly — 10 gal minimum, 15–20 gal even better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep him with other fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with the right tank mates: corydoras, kuhli loaches, ember tetras, harlequin rasboras, snails, peaceful shrimp. Never with another male betta. Long-finned fancy guppies are a bad match (fin-nip risk both directions).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes he need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. Bettas are tropical — anything below 75 °F slows the immune system and invites fin rot, fungal issues, and lethargy. Aim for 78–82 °F year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I do when I get home?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrip-acclimate over 30–45 minutes to match parameters, then net him into the tank (don't pour bag water in). Lights low for the first day, normal feeding from day two onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48518111133915,"sku":"FW1-F8061","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_ad15d1aa-3f48-4cef-a579-face559b8f30.jpg?v=1774630614","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/super-giant-shortfin-halfmoon-male-betta","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}