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== Origin ==
 
== Origin ==
:Asia: Borneo. They are found only in Brunei Darussalum and northern Sarawak; as collecting the fish in Brunei is banned, most of the fish in the hobby hail from Sarawak.
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:Asia: Borneo.
  
 
        
 
        
 
== Sexing ==
 
== Sexing ==
:Males are far more vivid in color and have larger mouths than females. These are mouth-brooding Bettas, with the male holding the eggs for several weeks before releasing a small number of relatively large fry. Males of this species are notorious for swallowing broods when stressed, so sudden movements should be kept to a minimum after they have spawned.
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:Males are more vivid in colour. These are mouth-brooding Bettas, the male holds the eggs until they hatch.
  
 
        
 
        
 
== Tank compatibility ==
 
== Tank compatibility ==
:Not an ideal community inhabitant due to its rarity. Small fish will be eaten by these rather large bettas. Attempting to keep more than a pair in most tanks usually results in the males fighting incessantly; even females will fight vigorously until a hierarchy is established.
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:A reasonably peaceful Betta, best kept in breeding pairs in species tanks.
  
 
        
 
        
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== Feeding regime ==
 
== Feeding regime ==
:Feed once or twice a day. As with all bettas, a weekly fast is recommended to prevent obesity.
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:Feed once or twice a day.
  
 
        
 
        
 
== Environment specifics ==
 
== Environment specifics ==
:Requires a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places. Does not appreciate a strong current. Substrate preferred should be as close to their natural habitat as possible with gravel and leaf litter, together with [[bogwood]] and stone décor; as they need soft, acidic conditions, shells, limestone, or other ph-raising decor should be avoided. Needs a tight, heavy lid, as this betta is a powerful jumper and can dislodge light lids due to its size and strength.
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:Requires a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places. Does not appreciate a strong current. Substrate preferred should be as close to their natural habitat as possible with gravel and leaf litter, together with [[bogwood]] and stone décor.
  
 
        
 
        
 
== Behaviour ==
 
== Behaviour ==
:See above with tank compatibility. Somewhat shy.
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:A peaceful if somewhat shy Betta, males can be territorial towards one another when breeding.
  
 
        
 
        
 
== Identification ==
 
== Identification ==
:The male is highly unlikely to be confused with any other fish; he is vivid red in colour with a black, yellow and red banded caudal fin. The dorsal fin is speckled with white spots. He has a black vertical black band behind the gill plate and a black jaw. The female is much paler in color, often with two black horizontal lines running the length of the body; these will be more apparent when the fish is stressed.
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:A long slender body, the male is vivid red in colour with a black, yellow and red banded caudal fin. The dorsal fin is speckled with white spots. He has a black vertical black band behind the gill plate and a black jaw. The female is much paler in colour, often with two black horizontal lines running the length of the body, these will be more vivid when the fish is stressed.
 
 
== Notes ==
 
:This species is quite expensive; it is not uncommon for spawning pairs to go for $150 or more, even before shipping. Coupled with the fact that this is not one of the hardier wild bettas, these are not good beginner's fish.
 
  
 
        
 
        

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