CARES Species Profile: Betta foerschi
Photo by: Mulyadi
Description
Betta native to Indonesia. Found in rainforest creeks. Breeds with male parental care, including both bubble nests and mouthbrooding. It is a paternal Mouthbrooder that prefers blackwater environments and should have soft acidic water that is well filtered. They should be kept at temperatures cool to mid 70s F. Pairs can be housed in a 20 gallon tank, while groups should be housed in a 30 gallon tank or larger. Pairs should be given cover such as caves and plants. The male incubates from 12 to 17 days with 15 days being very consistent.
CARES Family: Osphronemidae - Bettas
Global Region: Asia
Distribution: Indonesia
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