Difference between revisions of "Betta channoides"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :Mahakam River basin in Kalimantan Timur, Borneo, Indonesia. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Males are more vibrant than females. These fish are paternal mouthbrooders. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :A generally peaceful Betta which can be housed in pairs or groups. A pair needs at least {{gal|10}}, groups need over {{gal|20}}. Can be kept with peaceful tank mates but best in species tanks. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Should accept most meaty foods including live/frozen [[bloodworm]] and [[daphnia]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :These Bettas are quite tolerant of water chemistry but prefer soft acidic conditions. Best kept in planted tanks with plenty of hiding places and no bright lighting. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A generally peaceful Betta. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An elongated slender Betta. Males are more brightly coloured with a red-brown body, darker brown fins and the anal, caudal and ventral fins are tipped with white. Females are far more washed out and muted than the males. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:36, 13 December 2017
Snakehead Betta
Snakehead Betta
Betta channoides
38 Litres (10 US G.)
3.8-5.1cm (1.5-2 ")
Freshwater
5.0 - 6.0
23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)
2-10 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Osphronemidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Snakehead Betta, Cherry Betta
Origin[edit]
- Mahakam River basin in Kalimantan Timur, Borneo, Indonesia.
Sexing[edit]
- Males are more vibrant than females. These fish are paternal mouthbrooders.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A generally peaceful Betta which can be housed in pairs or groups. A pair needs at least 38 Litres (10 US G.), groups need over 76 Litres (20 US G.). Can be kept with peaceful tank mates but best in species tanks.
Diet[edit]
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- These Bettas are quite tolerant of water chemistry but prefer soft acidic conditions. Best kept in planted tanks with plenty of hiding places and no bright lighting.
Behaviour[edit]
- A generally peaceful Betta.
Identification[edit]
- An elongated slender Betta. Males are more brightly coloured with a red-brown body, darker brown fins and the anal, caudal and ventral fins are tipped with white. Females are far more washed out and muted than the males.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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