Large-mouthed betta

Betta macrostoma

Familie : Osphronemidae

FischSüßwasserlabyrinthids

Rare and threatened betta, recognizable by its large mouth and bright colors.

IUCN-Status
VU
Verletzlich
Biome
Rivières et forêts inondées d'Indonésie, Malaisie, Thaïlande.

Beschreibung

Betta macrostoma is a labyrinth fish endemic to Borneo. It is distinguished by its particularly large mouth and developed fins. Males are very colorful with red, blue, and green hues. It lives in acidic blackwater of peat swamps. In the aquarium, it requires very soft, acidic water, low light, and plenty of hiding places. It is territorial but less aggressive than Betta splendens.

Lebensraum

Region :

Stagnant waters and swamps

Verbreitung :

Empfohlene Parameter

Temperatur2428 °C
pH46
GH15 °dGH
KH03 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.2 mg/L

Pflege

Schwierigkeit
4/5
Ernährung
Fleischfresser
Min. Aquarium
80 L
Min. Gruppe
1
Endgröße
10 cm
Lebenserwartung
5 Jahre
Wesen
Revierbildend
Vermehrung

Pflegehinweise

Species tank of at least 80L for a pair. Very soft water (GH < 5), pH 4.0-6.0, temperature 24-28°C. Gentle filtration, floating plants, hiding spots. Feed with live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp).

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