Stiktos Betta (Betta stiktos)

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Stiktos Betta

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Resembles the Malaysian betta imbellis

Betta stiktos

38 Litres (10 US G.)

3.8-5.1cm (1.5-2 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 8.0

15.6-21.1°C (60 -70 °F)

3.0-6.0 °d

1:3 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

1-2 years

Family

Osphronemidae

This animal is available captive bred






Origin[edit]

Found in the Mekong drainage in Cambodia.


Sexing[edit]

Males are more colourful than females.


Tank compatibility[edit]

A generally peaceful Betta which can be housed in male/female pairs or in species tanks, although multiple males will be territorial towards one another so need a lot of cover and hiding places. For a species tank with a group they should be kept in no smaller than 114 Litres (30 US G.).


Diet[edit]

Feed meaty foods such as bloodworm.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day. It's recommended to skip a day once a week.


Environment specifics[edit]

Prefers a well planted tank with hiding places with things such as rockwork and bogwood.


Behaviour[edit]

Peaceful mostly, will occasionally nip, but it's more for show, and doesn't do any real damage.


Identification[edit]

Colouration is more intense than the similar Malaysian Betta imbellis.

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