Large-mouthed betta

Betta macrostoma

Família : Osphronemidae

PeixeÁgua docelabyrinthids

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

Estado IUCN
VU
Vulnerável
Bioma
Rivières et forêts inondées d'Indonésie, Malaisie, Thaïlande.

Descrição

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.

Habitat

Região :

Stagnant waters and swamps

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH46
GH15 °dGH
KH03 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.2 mg/L

Cuidados

Dificuldade
4/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
80 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
10 cm
Esperança de vida
5 anos
Temperamento
Territorial
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

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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