Photo by:  Mulyadi

Description

Betta mandor is native to the island of Borneo and occurs in a very small range along a western coastal region in Indonesia. 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 that are cool to the 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: Kapuas Basin