Wild Betta Care Guide

Should Understand Before Buying
Wild Betta Care After Arrival

Wild betta fish are specialized in both shape and habits. This page explains how to take care of them correctly when you receive fish from AF Plakad Thai.

Color change after shipping
Warm–water fish & heater
Indian almond leaves & natural comfort
Based on AF Plakad Thai experience with wild betta – please read carefully before and after receiving your fish.
Wild Mahachai Betta from AF Plakad Thai
Example fish
Wild Mahachai / Alien style
Photo from AF Plakad Thai
For care guideline only

Wild betta care after arrival

What you should understand and do when your wild betta arrive from our farm.

Wild betta fish are betta fish that are specialized in shape and habits. Farmers and keepers should understand the nature of wild betta well before raising them.

  1. Color after moving: Betta fish color may fade when moving or changing the breeding environment. It takes about 5–15 days for the fish to adjust and the color will return to its original state.
  2. Warm–water fish: This betta is a tropical warm–water fish. You must use a heater when the weather is cold or room temperature is low.
  3. Very easily startled: Wild betta are very easily startled. When shocked, the fish color may disappear or become very dull. The color will return as before when the shock is gone and the fish feels safe again.
  4. Quiet environment: Wild bettas love peace and quiet, because in the wild they are very easy to catch. Keep them in a calm place without strong vibration or sudden movement around the tank.
  5. Indian almond leaves: To raise wild betta fish, you should add Indian almond leaves to the water. The leaves release tannins and other beneficial substances that help the fish feel more comfortable, mimicking their natural environment and often enhancing their colors.
Wild betta in natural style tank
Quick Checklist After Arrival
• Float the bag and acclimate temperature slowly.
• Turn off strong lights for the first 24 hours.
• Use a lid – wild betta can jump.
• Start with small feeding after the fish is calm and active.
• Observe breathing and color every day during the first week.

Important note on fish color

Why the fish may look different between farm photos and your real tank.

Important Note on Fish Color:
The fish appears blue in the photos because we used a DSLR camera, which can sometimes distort the colors. The fish’s natural color is actually green. However, due to the way light passes through the DSLR lens and the adjustments the camera makes, the fish appears blue in the images. Please be aware that the true color of the fish is green.

In addition, monitor brightness, water color, background, and lighting in your tank can all change how the fish looks to your eyes. This is normal for wild betta and does not mean the fish is sick.

Contact & support

If you have any question about wild betta care, we are happy to help.

If you are not sure about the behavior or color of your fish, please contact us with clear photos or short video. We will answer based on our farm experience.

Support is free for all customers of AF Plakad Thai.

  • E–mail
    afplakadthai@hotmail.com
  • WhatsApp
    +66 98 747 1896
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    @nattawut_t or 0897471896
  • Location
    Chiang Mai, Thailand – wild betta & export–ready farm