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 Samurai OHM Betta — deep black body with metallic armoured scale outlines + Over HalfMoon spread Samurai scale pattern = individually metallic-bordered scales; resembles black-lacquer samurai armour plate tessellation Male ₹149 · Female ₹99 · Pair (1M+1F) ₹199 — ₹49 saving No dietary colour supplement needed — melanophore black + structural iridophore; simplest colour maintenance in the OHM catalog Cool LED (4000–5500K) essential — warm LED makes scale detail invisible; cool LED shows metallic armour pattern clearly Mid-tone substrate preferred — dark substrate blends with dark body; light/natural sand shows body contrast best Sponge filter non-negotiable · IAL strongly recommended · 25–28°C · smooth decor · one male only Pale/white fin damage visible against dark fins — early detection advantage for OHM fin rot monitoring

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

Dumbo Ear Halfmoon Betta (Elephant Ear HM) — enlarged fan-shaped pectoral fins + 180-degree halfmoon tail spread Most multi-directional display of any Betta — pectoral fins + tail + dorsal + anal all enlarged ₹249 per male fish Very gentle flow required — sponge filter only; Dumbo pectoral fins and HM tail damaged by current Smooth decor only — no sharp plastic plants or rough edges; pectoral fins tear easily Indian Almond Leaf strongly recommended — antibacterial tannins protect the large fin surface area 20–30L tank · 26–28°C heater · sponge filter · silk/live plants · lid essential One male only — never two male Bettas together

Dumbo Ear Plakat Betta (DEPK / Elephant Ear Plakat) — enlarged Dumbo pectoral fins + short robust Plakat tail fins Most beginner-friendly Dumbo Ear variety — short fins = less fin rot risk, more flow-tolerant than DEHM Active, fast swimmer — more energetic display than long-finned DEHM; flight-like Dumbo pectoral motion ₹249 per male fish Better community tank candidate than DEHM — short fins less vulnerable to fin-nippers Lid essential — Plakat Bettas are athletic jumpers; check every gap in lid setup 20–30L tank · sponge filter · 24–28°C heater · Indian Almond Leaf recommended One male only — never two male Bettas together