Photo by:  Arthur Kosakowski

Description

Betta native to Indonesia. Found in swamps and nearby streams, usually in shaded vegetated shallow water. It is a blackwater paternal mouthbrooder that incubates from 14 to 21 days. Water conditions are not critical but it prefers softer acidic water. Pairs can be housed in a 20 gallon tank, while groups should be housed in a 55 gallon tank or larger. Pairs should be given cover such as caves and plants.

CARES Family:   Osphronemidae - Bettas

Global Region:   Asia

Distribution:   Indonesia