Live Fish

Batik Snail (Neritina sp.) — organic flowing batik textile-pattern shell in warm brown, ochre and cream; each individual shell unique ₹120 per snail — premium tier; most ornate shell of the three nerite species in this catalog Eats: diatom algae, green spot algae, biofilm · Does NOT eat healthy plants Cannot breed in freshwater — no population explosion; your count stays exactly at what you add Mixes freely with Military Helmet Snail (₹99) and Nubby Piano Snail (₹100) in the same tank ⚠️ Always use a fitted lid — will exit open tanks · check all cable and tube gaps ⚠️ Copper medications fatal — never use in the same tank as any snail or invertebrate pH 7.0–8.0 · 22–28°C · add cuttlebone in soft/IAL-conditioned tanks · lifespan 1–2 years

Betta imbellis — Peaceful Betta / Crescent Betta; wild Betta species, not a domestic splendens variety ⚠️ Currently Out of Stock — stock arrives periodically; contact via WhatsApp to be notified Breeding Pair: 1 Male + 1 Female · ₹1,999 Indian Almond Leaf is essential — not optional; blackwater species evolved in tannin-rich soft acidic water Soft acidic water required: pH 5.5–7.0; blend tap with RO if water is hard; hard tap water not suitable Temperature 22–26°C — cooler than domestic Bettas; avoid above 28°C Less aggressive than splendens — "Peaceful Betta"; more suitable for community with small peaceful fish Fry: infusoria culture required before breeding — fry smaller than splendens; BBS too large first week

Betta imbellis — Wild Juvenile Pair — 2–3cm young Peaceful Betta / Crescent Betta; more affordable entry than adult breeding pair ₹899 per juvenile pair — same wild species, accessible price point ⚠️ Sexing is provisional at this age — reassess once fish reach maturity (4–6 months) Will roughly double in size over 8–12 weeks under correct care; full maturity and breeding readiness at 4–6 months Indian Almond Leaf essential from day 1 — same wild blackwater requirement as adult imbellis Soft acidic water pH 5.5–7.0 · 22–26°C (cooler species) · gentle filtration · dense planting Feed 3–4× daily — microworms, crushed pellet, baby brine shrimp, Daphnia 10–15L grow-out tank acceptable initially; upgrade as fish grow toward adult size

Betta macrostoma — Borneo Red / Spotted Betta; the rarest species in the Microworms.in catalog ⚠️ Currently Out of Stock — contact via WhatsApp for the notification waitlist Paternal mouthbrooder — male carries eggs/fry in his mouth for 2–4 weeks; no bubble nest, unlike every other Betta in this catalog Striking blue-rimmed dorsal fin + orange-red fins + white-spotted dark body; 10–12cm adult size 22–25°C required — cooler than any other species offered; chiller likely needed in most Indian cities, especially summer 12–18+ months to maturity; 6–10+ years lifespan — far longer life cycle than any domestic Betta Captive-bred sourcing only — species is vulnerable in native Borneo range; we do not support wild collection Recommended for experienced wild-Betta keepers prepared for a multi-year commitment — not for beginners

Black Crown Tail Betta — deep black melanophore body + Crown Tail spiked rays; dark radiating crown display Male ₹119 · Female ₹79 · Pair ₹179 — ₹19 saving No dietary colour supplement — melanin health-maintained; simpler care than Red Crown Tail IAL essential from day 1 — crown rot detection is subtler on dark fins; prevention is primary strategy Weekly spike tip inspection: check shape and texture (not just colour) — pale-tip contrast less obvious than on Red CT Cool LED (4000–5500K) · mid-tone substrate — opposite to Red CT care; same as Black Samurai OHM Sponge filter · smooth decor · 40cm+ tank length · 25–28°C · one male per tank Sits between Red CT (₹99) and Giant Nemo CT (₹599) — complete mid-tier CT experience

Blue Crown Tail Betta — vivid structural iridophore blue + Crown Tail spiked spike rays in full display Male ₹99 · Female ₹69 · Pair ₹149 — ₹19 saving No dietary supplement — structural iridophore colour, health-maintained; lower ongoing care than Red CT at same price Blue shifts to teal under warm LED — cool LED (4000–4500K) shows the truest vivid blue Dark substrate preferred — blue body contrasts against dark background (unlike Black CT which needs mid-tone) IAL from day 1 · weekly spike tip check: pale-grey tip vs vivid blue = intermediate detection; easier than Black CT Sponge filter · smooth decor · 40cm+ tank length · 25–28°C · one male per tank Entry-tier CT alongside Red CT (₹99) — same price, opposite care: pigment vs structural, supplement vs no supplement, warm vs cool LED

Blue Rim Betta — vivid iridescent blue border along all fin edges; fins appear outlined and glowing Blue = structural iridophore colour — no special diet maintenance needed; health and cool LED maintain the blue Breeding Pair: 1 Male + 1 Female · ₹1,399 Cool LED (4500–6500K) essential — warm LED suppresses blue iridescence and makes the rim appear dull; this is the exception to the warm LED rule Blue Rim × Blue Rim produces offspring with vivid blue rim expression; select widest most vivid rim at 6–8 weeks Separate tanks always · sponge filter · IAL recommended · 25–28°C heater Condition 10–14 days · Pennywort + IAL + 27–28°C for breeding Low maintenance premium Betta — structural colour self-maintains without Astaxanthin supplementation

Boxer Betta (Betta splendens) — compact, muscular body; active, assertive display personality Male ₹349 · Female ₹249 · Pair (1M+1F) ₹549 — ₹49 saving on pair Female quality: Boxer females are more colourful than standard pet shop females — attractive solo display fish Pair = for breeding projects — keep male and female in separate tanks; only combine for controlled breeding Male: one per tank; 20–30L; sponge filter; 24–28°C heater; lid essential (active jumper) Female: solo 10–15L; or sorority of 5+ females in 40L+ Indian Almond Leaf recommended for all; essential for breeding (soft acidic water triggers spawning) Never house two male Bettas together · Never permanently house male + female together

Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) — full-length crimson red body + electric blue stripe; more vivid than Neon Tetra 1 Pair ₹149 (2 fish) | 2 Pairs ₹279 | 3 Pairs ₹399 ⭐ (6 fish) | 5 Pairs ₹649 ? (10 fish) Strict schooling species — minimum 6 fish (3 pairs) for natural behaviour and colouration Water: pH 4.5–6.5 · 24–29°C · very soft — more demanding than Neon Tetra Indian Almond Leaf strongly recommended — acidifies, softens, replicates natural blackwater habitat Compatible with Apistogramma, Corydoras Sterbai, Otocinclus, Rummy-nose Tetra, Discus Avoid Angelfish — natural predator of Cardinal Tetras in the wild Live food (microworms, baby brine shrimp) enhances crimson colouration measurably Add Stress Heal to receiving tank; use Micro Life to cycle tank before introduction

Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) — vivid cherry-red males; most peaceful barb in the hobby Betta safe — only commonly available barb reliably compatible with Betta fish Compatible with shrimp (adult Neocaridina and Caridina) and planted nano tanks Strong sexual dimorphism — males vivid cherry red; females attractive olive-brown with dark stripe At least 2 males in the group for regular colour display and competition behaviour 1 Pair ₹99 ? | 2 Pairs ₹179 | 3 Pairs ₹249 ⭐ | 5 Pairs ₹399 ? Dark substrate + live food + tannins = most intense cherry-red colouration pH 6.0–7.5 · 23–27°C · origin: Sri Lanka blackwater streams Natural companion for planted Sri Lankan biotope with Cryptocoryne and Java Fern

Copper OHM Betta — metallic iridescent copper colour + Over HalfMoon tail (exceeds 180° spread) Copper = structural iridophore colour — shifts from gold to bronze to green-copper as viewing angle changes Male ₹149 · Female ₹249 · Pair (1M+1F) ₹349 (saves ₹49) Female priced above male — strong copper-expressing OHM females rarer and more valued for breeding Sponge filter non-negotiable — OHM over-spread tail more flow-sensitive than standard HM Indian Almond Leaf strongly recommended — large OHM fin surface needs antibacterial protection Warm LED (3000–3500K) for gold-copper display · Neutral (4000K) for full iridescence range 20–30L · smooth decor · 25–28°C heater · lid essential · one male only

Double Tail Betta — twin caudal lobes + oversized dorsal fin from the recessive dt gene; unique bilateral fin symmetry Male ₹89 · Female ₹49 · Pair ₹129 — ₹9 saving Assorted colour — random at time of packing; cannot specify; red, blue, green, teal, purple, white, multicolour all possible Pre-soak pellets (30–60 sec before feeding) — DT compact body is prone to swim bladder issues from dry pellets; pre-soaking prevents this Wide dorsal is as visually impressive as the double tail — the DT fin package includes both, unlike any other tail type Sponge filter essential · smooth decor · IAL recommended · 40cm+ tank · 25–28°C DT × DT breeding: smaller spawn (lethal dt combinations); DT × long-tail carrier preferred for healthier spawns For specific colours, check named Betta listings in this catalog