Pugnax betta
Betta pugnax
Familia : Osphronemidae
PezAgua dulcelabyrinthids
A wild betta with a territorial nature but less aggressive than Betta splendens.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Shallow stagnant waters, swamps, rice paddies
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH6–7.5
GH5–15 °dGH
KH3–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
3/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Tanque mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
7 cm
Esperanza de vida
4 años
Temperamento
Semi-agressif
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
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.