Pugnax betta
Betta pugnax
Família : Osphronemidae
PeixeÁgua docelabyrinthids
A wild betta with a territorial nature but less aggressive than Betta splendens.
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Descrição
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
Região :
Shallow stagnant waters, swamps, rice paddies
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH6–7.5
GH5–15 °dGH
KH3–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
3/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
7 cm
Esperança de vida
4 anos
Temperamento
Semi-agressif
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.