Pugnax betta

Betta pugnax

Family : Osphronemidae

FishFreshwaterlabyrinthids

A wild betta with a territorial nature but less aggressive than Betta splendens.

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Popularity

Community fish

classic in freshwater aquarium

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Description

Betta pugnax is a labyrinth fish native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 7 cm and has a brown to greenish coloration with metallic sheens. Males are more colorful and have longer fins. It inhabits calm, shallow waters, often in swamps and rice paddies. It is a bubble nest builder.

Habitat

Region :

Shallow stagnant waters, swamps, rice paddies

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH6–7.5

GH5–15 °dGH

KH3–8 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

3/5

Diet

Carnivore

Min. tank

60 L

Min. group

Adult size

7 cm

Lifespan

4 years

Temperament

Semi-agressif

Propagation

Care notes

Keep in a tank of at least 60L with a lid for humid air. Soft to slightly acidic water, gentle filtration, floating plants and hiding spots. Feed with meaty foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms, pellets). Avoid overly active tankmates.

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