Large-mouthed betta
Betta macrostoma
Familia : Osphronemidae
PezAgua dulcelabyrinthids
Rare and threatened betta, recognizable by its large mouth and bright colors.
Estado IUCN
VU
Vulnerable
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Stagnant waters and swamps
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH4–6
GH1–5 °dGH
KH0–3 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.2 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
4/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Tanque mín.
80 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
10 cm
Esperanza de vida
5 años
Temperamento
Territorial
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
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).