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November 2009 - Betta Guppy House Betta smaragdina
Submitted: 11/1/2009

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November's Betta of the Month is the first wild type betta to be featured as BOTM since 2005 when a Betta imbellis wore the crown :D. I first saw this spectacularBetta smaragdina posted in an album by Betta Guppy House on Facebook and was captivated by his beauty. 

Most betta lovers only associate 'betta' with our belovedBetta splendens, but there is so much more out there. Wild bettas and other betta types are both gorgeous and wildly diverse. If you have never tried keeping wild bettas, explore the possibilities!

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