Want to see the fish that I sent in return? You can kind of see how I set up my shipping box - here is her video of unboxing MY fish! ruclips.net/video/3E2YmyYHr6s/видео.html These mahachaiensis are so beautiful - what do you think of them?
Love them! Also smardiga, coccina, imbellis and I've just got a trio of wild type splendens ( here in Australia, we have a feral population near the Alligator river! Occasionally they come up for sale, rather cheaply I might add. ) Even though the entire genus is an allowable import, wild betta species are hard to find here and are incredibly expensive ,😢.
GORGEOUS fish! One day I'd love to have some wild types, I'll probably start with a couple of females in the sorority I'm planning, set to star in the fish room we are in the beginning stages of set-up for. Thanks for sharing so many details about them. Do they get along together than the fighting-bred bettas? How many more months before you'll need to jar them individually?
@Anne Thornton They do get along well! Pairs or trios can be kept together because they aren't as aggressive as domestic bettas, which have been bred for fighting essentially. I'll jar them probable at 5 months or so, or when I see males bickering
@@SimplyBetta You made me laugh so loud when you said that in the video, you sounded JUST like my nine-year-old son (and fellow fish fan, with more than me!) !
Hi Taylor. You're awesome being a mom and taking the time in showing content and thoughts. No matter the quality is fine. So fun to see the marble in the belly of the frys when fed precious moments. Thank you !!!
my favourite betta species by far. I found someone selling these for $3 each! He couldn't get rid of them and offered three for that price! I said no since i didn't have enough tanks, but I do regret it just a bit, since they're about 15-20x more expensive at stores in my area. Absolutely love everything about them
Morning Taylor. I think these are the prettiest species of betta. Love their colouring. The more I see of the wild species the more I am falling in love with plakat type bettas vs the flashier versions.
Hi I'm thai and I very happy to see that you like the wild betta There are so many wild betta in thailand and all are beautiful so get a look you will love it and maybe you can make more vdos about it i really like wild betta mahachai I'm sorry if i write something wrong. English isn't my native language but i really like your vdos😍 so i try to learn more english.
They are so beautiful! 😍 The male looks like the Betta over on Foo the Flowerhorn’s channel called Kartofel 😬lol Hope I spelled that right. Keep up the amazing work 👍👍
Your Betta Juveniles look great. Best of luck with them. I'm raising some Betta Splendens fry I purchased at a club meeting and they're doing fine. There are six in all, and one is doubletail and at least 2 look to be halfmoon. I'm raising them on frozen dephnia and bottled instant baby brine shrimp (by Ocean Nutrition). I also used some golden pearls (500-800 microns). You are such a credit to the hobby, Taylor. Keep sharing these great videos with us.
I like the males in the wild species. The 1 you were showing was beautiful! They don't have the majestic fins of the crown tails or others but their fins are stiff and straight from body to fin tip and that has a unique beauty to it. I love my crown tails but I've wanted to find some wild species to raise for a long time.
I'd say it's not an overstatement to say that they are *exceptionally* pretty! Labyrinth fish in generally are very interesting fish and their courtship is beautiful. As a man, I also find it endearing that the males are so good parents. =)
Betta mahachai one of my fav wild betta in Splendens group, for now own 3pair of it, 2 of them green mahacai n 1 copper mahachai....now just waiting them to grow up little bit before breed them🥰.
I ordered 3 females for my males last October and...they all ended up being males as well. No luck on the breeding but they're great. Tried my luck with Stiktos instead and that has been quite fruitful.
I have a betta mahachaiensis male I just got a few weeks ago and he definitely seems much more active and energetic than any other betta I've ever owned. I am just getting started with fishkeeping again and thought I'd try a betta in a 5.5 gallon with some shrimp and snails and was attracted by the beautiful iridescence of the mahachai betta. He is definitely the most active betta I've ever kept and also the most predatory. I barely see my amano shrimp anymore because they know better than to come out during the day and I'm really wishing I went for the 10 gallon now. Are wild bettas in general much more active than domestics?
I love this species of Betta Fish! So beautiful 😍 I have several different kinds of Plakets but my wish is to be able to have one of those guys in a heavily planted aquarium. I always load up the plants. My Bettas appreciate it. I'm just trying to find someone I trust to order from. I've never ordered and shipped a fish before. Only plants and micro worm cultures. Fingers crossed I get my wish soon!!! Thank you for sharing this video.
@@SimplyBetta Thank you, I appreciate your response! Maybe your next batch, when ready, I'll be lucky enough to get one shipped to me! I spoil my Bettas a little too much if u ask my bf. I go all out, all live plants and driftwood. I love aquascaping! I guess he doesn't understand my beautiful fishies the way I do. They appreciate the heavily planted environment. I have a new batch of betta fry. Can't wait to see what they will look like! Best hobby ever!!!!!!!
I removed the female because that's just what I do. I removed the male too once the fry were free-swimming but some people just leave them all together
Super stunning, and very lovely setup for how you grow them out. How big is the growout tank, after you remove them from the five gallon? :0 Thanks for sharing
I got my first betta mahachai, I ordered a pair but I already took care of that problem, anyways, they're my first wild bettas. Mine have brown on em though. But I'm okay with that, I already love em.
recently acquired a male alien betta which the store marketed as Splendens. i regret not bringing home the female as well. do you feel that a planted 10G is suitable to keep both a male and a female long term?
(During breeding) Does the male mahachai carry all the color to the fry or can the female’s genes contribute just as much? The females are brown but their genetics should still play a part in the spawn’s color right?
Hi simplybetta! I've always wanted to own this type of betta what would you recommend tank size and decor/plants and food. Would they be ok with fake plants in a 10 gallon or no?
To differentiate them from the common domestic fish. These are species that can literally be plucked out of the Water in SE Asia. The betta complex is a pretty big one and there are a lot of species
I suppose they're going to change colors when becoming adults ? The adults are gorgious. Did you have to do the same preparation for them to spawn than with a raised betta ?
Yes, the fry will darken and look more like their adult counterparts as they mature. I actually find the wild species to be easier than domestics! Same basic preparation but the male isn’t as incredibly aggressive
You seem to know what your doing with shipping betas lol. So my question is would it be safe for me to get a beta in the mail now? I live in the upper part of New England and it’s getting rather cold and idk if a heat pack would be enough. Would you recommend I wait till summer? I’m working on setting up more beta tanks to add to my little clan. I love rescuing sick ones but I also really want a few from reputable breeders.
Hi! Well, I consider shipping to to be dangerous once it gets around 40° nighttime temps and below. It’s less risky if you have it delivered to the post office or FedEx or UPS office to have it picked up, rather than going on delivery trucks for home delivery freezing for eight hours. It’s also less risky if you use the fast for form of shipping when your typical priority or flat rate
Simply Betta oh shipping it to an office is definitely a good idea. Cuz at this time of year and easily can get down to freezing temperatures were I live. I’m hoping to get a fish from you the next time you have some for sale as well as one from someone called spacecityfish. You guys are my favorite fish keepers. Lol I already have tanks just about ready to go.
BelieveInShadows Well thanks so much for your interest! I appreciate it. I should have more fish available in the spring, or at least in a few months. Hopefully when the weather warms up a little bit
Yes, you could breed and make hybrids. I wouldn’t want to though, because the species is very at risk for extinction with all the development going on in Thailand
Have you seen Franks Bettas versions of these??? They are absolutely DELISH his "alien" strains.., Is it called strains? I'm calling it strains now anyways^^
I have 7 Bettas and they are gorgeous I have a purple one a electric blue and solid red butterscotch and a blue and red and purple one I LOVE your vids ps I have a male juvinile unicorn betta
@@SimplyBetta I think I'm prob battling most with feeding, they dont seem to do as well as domestic fry do on the same foods , I unfortunately only have walter worms and then bbs eggs for hatching when they a bit bigger , tried making some infusoria but wasnt very successful using boiled potatoes and tank water , I think the potatoes go off to quickly maybe , so basically my biggest problem seems to be feeding them for about the first 2 weeks
@@colinfowkes7590 A smaller food like vinegar eels would be so beneficial for you to have then! Vinegar eels and infusoria are pretty much the best main foods for the first 3 days to a week. For infusoria, maybe try the lettuce leaf option? If you give a quick search for Aquarimax infusoria, I like his video about how to culture them. I sell vinegar eel starter cultures on my website, too, and I recommend them
@@SimplyBetta thank you for taking the time to reply , I would buy from you but I am a ocean away so it's just a wee bit difficult , it's pretty hard here to find live foods to culture but I have heard that there might be someone around with vinegar eels so I'll see what I can find out , I'll deff have a look at that infusoria video, I was also thinking of lettuce so I'll give that a go and do a little experimenting before I spawn my mahachai again , again thanks very much.
0:45 it is always good to have new blood, they aren’t super inbred and line bred like bettas. There are no consequences with frequent outcrossing when the fish themselves come from a diverse genetic background. The same can not be said for inbred lines. It is better for wild species to be outcrossed often so they maintain genetic vigor and long term health of the fish and the future populations. There is no reason to bottleneck the population and produce inbred fish when you can avoid it. They are beautiful and perfect as they are, their natural beauty for a wild fish is AMAZING. I hope they do not end up like domestic bettas, let’s just breed and enjoy them for their natural beauty.
![*NEW WILD BETTA* show line Betta Imbellis [Unboxing] from Franks Bettas](/img/1.gif)
Want to see the fish that I sent in return? You can kind of see how I set up my shipping box - here is her video of unboxing MY fish! ruclips.net/video/3E2YmyYHr6s/видео.html
These mahachaiensis are so beautiful - what do you think of them?
Love them! Also smardiga, coccina, imbellis and I've just got a trio of wild type splendens ( here in Australia, we have a feral population near the Alligator river! Occasionally they come up for sale, rather cheaply I might add. )
Even though the entire genus is an allowable import, wild betta species are hard to find here and are incredibly expensive ,😢.
GORGEOUS fish! One day I'd love to have some wild types, I'll probably start with a couple of females in the sorority I'm planning, set to star in the fish room we are in the beginning stages of set-up for. Thanks for sharing so many details about them. Do they get along together than the fighting-bred bettas? How many more months before you'll need to jar them individually?
@graphite all the more reason to get some wilds and distribute their offspring all around the country!
@Anne Thornton They do get along well! Pairs or trios can be kept together because they aren't as aggressive as domestic bettas, which have been bred for fighting essentially. I'll jar them probable at 5 months or so, or when I see males bickering
@@SimplyBetta Thats the plan ;-D
It's a baby boy surprise haha.. I hope he grows up to be a handsome boyfriend for one of your ladies 💙
It would be tragic for him not to have a girlfriend
@@SimplyBetta You made me laugh so loud when you said that in the video, you sounded JUST like my nine-year-old son (and fellow fish fan, with more than me!) !
Hi Taylor. You're awesome being a mom and taking the time in showing content and thoughts. No matter the quality is fine. So fun to see the marble in the belly of the frys when fed precious moments. Thank you !!!
You are too kind, thank you :-)
my favourite betta species by far. I found someone selling these for $3 each! He couldn't get rid of them and offered three for that price! I said no since i didn't have enough tanks, but I do regret it just a bit, since they're about 15-20x more expensive at stores in my area. Absolutely love everything about them
this is a great video, im so glad youre back. it's really nice to see women thriving in the hobby.
Feminism = 🚫
I’m so happy you uploaded! Your videos are so informative and interesting.
Thanks, I appreciate it ;)
Morning Taylor. I think these are the prettiest species of betta. Love their colouring. The more I see of the wild species the more I am falling in love with plakat type bettas vs the flashier versions.
Thanks Pamela! You know you're a betta lover when you can appreciate the less flashy ones :)
They are GORGEOUS! I'm usually a fan of the domestics too but I love this almost chamelion color on these fish!
I am proud of you for being able to breed any type of betta with all your intentions. Great woman, sustainable greetings from Indonesia.
Thank you
Hi I'm thai and I very happy to see that you like the wild betta There are so many wild betta in thailand and all are beautiful so get a look you will love it and maybe you can make more vdos about it i really like wild betta mahachai
I'm sorry if i write something wrong. English isn't my native language but i really like your vdos😍 so i try to learn more english.
They are so beautiful! 😍 The male looks like the Betta over on Foo the Flowerhorn’s channel called Kartofel 😬lol Hope I spelled that right. Keep up the amazing work 👍👍
You're a lucky ducky! I want wild bettas so bad!!
Your Betta Juveniles look great. Best of luck with them. I'm raising some Betta Splendens fry I purchased at a club meeting and they're doing fine. There are six in all, and one is doubletail and at least 2 look to be halfmoon. I'm raising them on frozen dephnia and bottled instant baby brine shrimp (by Ocean Nutrition). I also used some golden pearls (500-800 microns). You are such a credit to the hobby, Taylor. Keep sharing these great videos with us.
Great! I'm sure they'll do great in your hands. Thanks for watching!
They are so adorable... I love all the colors and the tanks look awesome
Thanks so much! I love them so much they’re adorable
Looking good, beautiful fish! Nice video again Taylor :D!
I like the males in the wild species. The 1 you were showing was beautiful! They don't have the majestic fins of the crown tails or others but their fins are stiff and straight from body to fin tip and that has a unique beauty to it. I love my crown tails but I've wanted to find some wild species to raise for a long time.
Then I would totally recommend these guys :)
In some of those shots looks like a smaragdina. But the 2 iridising rows on his gills shows a beautiful mahachai. Beautiful fishes!
I ordered mahachai pair today and got this notification now ...
Love the fish! I appreciate the hard work you put into your hobby. Respect.
Thanks so much! :-)
It's good to see that even in your motherhood you are following your passion of Fish Keeping. 🧡
They are absolutely beautiful fish! Love them! ❤
Thank you! Hey email me, you won my "guess the fish" a long time ago - simplybettafish@gmail.com
I'd say it's not an overstatement to say that they are *exceptionally* pretty!
Labyrinth fish in generally are very interesting fish and their courtship is beautiful. As a man, I also find it endearing that the males are so good parents. =)
Those fish are gorgeous! If i ever go to wild types these are what i'd wanna get
Great choice!
I love your videos. Every time you upload you make my day. Love your bettas they are beautiful
🥰 Thank you so much :-)
These Little darlings are absolutely spectacular!
Yes! Thank you :)
Great video, love the little Bettas , thanks, Bill
Thanks for watching :)
I love the way they look. Soo beautiful.
Nive video tylor. Nice tank
Thank you Naveen :)
Almost looks like Foo the flowerhorn’s channel. He has a beta I a planted tank, no filter no fertilizer. Super cool channel if you haven’t seen it.
Yes, these two tanks are beautifully planted up and soothing like Foo's :)
not as soothing as Foo's 😭
Good job 👏👏👏 fry not stress when move on big tank...same step like modern betta
Beautiful fish!!! Another great video😉
Thank you!
Hello! I saw betta swapping from Kasia! Very interesting and informative video!
Thanks Gail!
5:18, slow growth is perfectly fine, this just means they will live much longer
Those are incredibly beautiful bettas!👍 I’m looking forward to getting some of the wild types in the future!
They look very beautiful 😍
The adults are beautiful and the babies are adorable! 😁
Awesome video Taylor i watch her video too you ladies are so cool
Thanks! :)
The wild bettas are rapidly becoming my favorites. It's great that you and Kasia could trade and diversify and strengthen your genetics.
👍💕👍
Thanks, we both came in handy to eachother!
They are such beautiful fish. Will they be for sale eventually? Because I would definitely be interested
Once spring temperatures roll around!
Simply Betta have you done a video on caring for wilds? I’m just getting into domestics but I’d like to start researching
Love your videos!
Thank you :)
Betta mahachai one of my fav wild betta in Splendens group, for now own 3pair of it, 2 of them green mahacai n 1 copper mahachai....now just waiting them to grow up little bit before breed them🥰.
They are really beautiful!
Got to love a surprise spawn!
Totally!
They are beautiful!😍 it's quite sad i can't get my hands on them, because it's not available in my country..
Dang!
Wonder what country??
I live here in the tropics but I have not seen a wild betta. My hmpk is acting wild sometimes but it's not WILD BETTA.
Oh - could you add thoughts on what your hopes & wishes are for these coming 'broods'??
Well I hope I have a nice even ratio of males to females this time! And also spade shaped tails
Gorgeous fish!
Thank you!
can't find those guys at petco and pet smart that for sure
Not these ones ;P
So cute.😍😍😍
Betta Mahachaiensis.
I ordered 3 females for my males last October and...they all ended up being males as well. No luck on the breeding but they're great. Tried my luck with Stiktos instead and that has been quite fruitful.
I have a betta mahachaiensis male I just got a few weeks ago and he definitely seems much more active and energetic than any other betta I've ever owned. I am just getting started with fishkeeping again and thought I'd try a betta in a 5.5 gallon with some shrimp and snails and was attracted by the beautiful iridescence of the mahachai betta. He is definitely the most active betta I've ever kept and also the most predatory. I barely see my amano shrimp anymore because they know better than to come out during the day and I'm really wishing I went for the 10 gallon now. Are wild bettas in general much more active than domestics?
Wow, beautiful fish.
wow that beautiful mahachai... cute baby mahachai 😍😍
These are Gorgeous!
Thank you, I loved themmm
such a stunning betta
I love this species of Betta Fish! So beautiful 😍 I have several different kinds of Plakets but my wish is to be able to have one of those guys in a heavily planted aquarium. I always load up the plants. My Bettas appreciate it. I'm just trying to find someone I trust to order from. I've never ordered and shipped a fish before. Only plants and micro worm cultures. Fingers crossed I get my wish soon!!! Thank you for sharing this video.
I'm glad you like them! Shipping fish isn't so bad if the shipper knows what they're doing, it rarely goes bad!
@@SimplyBetta Thank you, I appreciate your response! Maybe your next batch, when ready, I'll be lucky enough to get one shipped to me! I spoil my Bettas a little too much if u ask my bf. I go all out, all live plants and driftwood. I love aquascaping! I guess he doesn't understand my beautiful fishies the way I do. They appreciate the heavily planted environment. I have a new batch of betta fry. Can't wait to see what they will look like! Best hobby ever!!!!!!!
They are soooo pretty! I wonder where I could find some wild betas in Canada! Time to do some research!
Good luck!
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Did you leave the male and female together after spawning, or did you have to separate them
I removed the female because that's just what I do. I removed the male too once the fry were free-swimming but some people just leave them all together
What dose it mean if my betta front fin is red ? Is that normal ?
Super stunning, and very lovely setup for how you grow them out. How big is the growout tank, after you remove them from the five gallon? :0
Thanks for sharing
Mahachai are one of the only branch of betta fish that lives in brackish swamps, making them quite unique and special. Cheers.
They are pretty looking
Not big fins but it looks like they display them more.
They are beautiful. I want a pair! I have coccina, imbellis, and macrostoma. I need mahachaiensis too. I love the wild bettas.
I got my first betta mahachai, I ordered a pair but I already took care of that problem, anyways, they're my first wild bettas. Mine have brown on em though. But I'm okay with that, I already love em.
They are a gorgeous fish.
They are beautiful!
Yeah! Thank you
recently acquired a male alien betta which the store marketed as Splendens. i regret not bringing home the female as well. do you feel that a planted 10G is suitable to keep both a male and a female long term?
Oh my god, I want one so bad! I have a Veiltail female and shes beautiful! Shes my first betta!
There beautiful ,looks like your doing well.
Yes, thank you :-)
I think if I didn't have my single king male I would try to get a nice mahachai.
I think the wild one looks better than a lot of the ones that have had that bread out of them
Some people prefer them!
(During breeding) Does the male mahachai carry all the color to the fry or can the female’s genes contribute just as much? The females are brown but their genetics should still play a part in the spawn’s color right?
Hi simplybetta! I've always wanted to own this type of betta what would you recommend tank size and decor/plants and food. Would they be ok with fake plants in a 10 gallon or no?
They are so beautiful! What makes them considered " wild " is it because they aren't often kept?
To differentiate them from the common domestic fish. These are species that can literally be plucked out of the Water in SE Asia. The betta complex is a pretty big one and there are a lot of species
My Thai friend told me that Mahachai Wild Betta only found at Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand. Betta mahachaiensis is a new species I think.
My beta has fin rot. Any suggestions? Do u have a video on it?
I think I want one! How and where and when do we buy your betta?
Do you have a video of the betta smaragdina guitar?
LOVE them! :D
Do these Mahachai Bettas need brackish water? If you mentioned it in your video my apologies.
thats a wild betta..thats cool betta..shipping to Indonesia..hope you feel better..
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I suppose they're going to change colors when becoming adults ? The adults are gorgious. Did you have to do the same preparation for them to spawn than with a raised betta ?
Yes, the fry will darken and look more like their adult counterparts as they mature. I actually find the wild species to be easier than domestics! Same basic preparation but the male isn’t as incredibly aggressive
You seem to know what your doing with shipping betas lol. So my question is would it be safe for me to get a beta in the mail now? I live in the upper part of New England and it’s getting rather cold and idk if a heat pack would be enough. Would you recommend I wait till summer? I’m working on setting up more beta tanks to add to my little clan. I love rescuing sick ones but I also really want a few from reputable breeders.
Hi! Well, I consider shipping to to be dangerous once it gets around 40° nighttime temps and below. It’s less risky if you have it delivered to the post office or FedEx or UPS office to have it picked up, rather than going on delivery trucks for home delivery freezing for eight hours. It’s also less risky if you use the fast for form of shipping when your typical priority or flat rate
Simply Betta oh shipping it to an office is definitely a good idea. Cuz at this time of year and easily can get down to freezing temperatures were I live. I’m hoping to get a fish from you the next time you have some for sale as well as one from someone called spacecityfish. You guys are my favorite fish keepers. Lol I already have tanks just about ready to go.
BelieveInShadows Well thanks so much for your interest! I appreciate it. I should have more fish available in the spring, or at least in a few months. Hopefully when the weather warms up a little bit
Is a 30 gallon tall aquarium too big for a betta in your opinion?
When do you separate them from the parents to the 5 gallon?
Can you put males together in a big pond?
Ahhhh here we go! ♡♡♡
Can you reccomend a breeder in Canada, I'm looking at getting my first betta, what species would you recommend?
Really sweet and cute fish, will you be selling them online?
Love color and patterns
Love this 😘
Thank you!
Just beautiful. I prefer the females myself, such personality. TFS
Could a wild and domestic betta breed or are they to different?
I think they can because they're the same genus. Not sure if that's how it actually works rho
Yes, you could breed and make hybrids. I wouldn’t want to though, because the species is very at risk for extinction with all the development going on in Thailand
Have you seen Franks Bettas versions of these??? They are absolutely DELISH his "alien" strains.., Is it called strains? I'm calling it strains now anyways^^
I might just have a pair coming up soon! Yeah you call it a strain, essentially it is a hybrid of a bunch of species
do you keep ypur betta mahachai in brackish water?
I have 7 Bettas and they are gorgeous I have a purple one a electric blue and solid red butterscotch and a blue and red and purple one I LOVE your vids ps I have a male juvinile unicorn betta
I love them 😍
Ah yes thank you , please can you do a video on raising the mahachai fry , I'm battling to raise them
Oh! Any problem in particular? I can heelp you right now
@@SimplyBetta I think I'm prob battling most with feeding, they dont seem to do as well as domestic fry do on the same foods , I unfortunately only have walter worms and then bbs eggs for hatching when they a bit bigger , tried making some infusoria but wasnt very successful using boiled potatoes and tank water , I think the potatoes go off to quickly maybe , so basically my biggest problem seems to be feeding them for about the first 2 weeks
@@colinfowkes7590 A smaller food like vinegar eels would be so beneficial for you to have then! Vinegar eels and infusoria are pretty much the best main foods for the first 3 days to a week. For infusoria, maybe try the lettuce leaf option? If you give a quick search for Aquarimax infusoria, I like his video about how to culture them. I sell vinegar eel starter cultures on my website, too, and I recommend them
@@SimplyBetta thank you for taking the time to reply , I would buy from you but I am a ocean away so it's just a wee bit difficult , it's pretty hard here to find live foods to culture but I have heard that there might be someone around with vinegar eels so I'll see what I can find out , I'll deff have a look at that infusoria video, I was also thinking of lettuce so I'll give that a go and do a little experimenting before I spawn my mahachai again , again thanks very much.
@@colinfowkes7590 Good luck! Facebook fish groups local-ish to you (Australia?) should be a great resource too. I'm sure they can hook you up!
I have mahachi also but they grow out same time as my domestic bettas could be the weather I'm from the Caribbean
Is it safe to kept mahachai pair in 2 feet tank together .
0:45 it is always good to have new blood, they aren’t super inbred and line bred like bettas. There are no consequences with frequent outcrossing when the fish themselves come from a diverse genetic background.
The same can not be said for inbred lines.
It is better for wild species to be outcrossed often so they maintain genetic vigor and long term health of the fish and the future populations. There is no reason to bottleneck the population and produce inbred fish when you can avoid it.
They are beautiful and perfect as they are, their natural beauty for a wild fish is AMAZING. I hope they do not end up like domestic bettas, let’s just breed and enjoy them for their natural beauty.