Snakehead Betta (Betta channoides)

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Snakehead Betta

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Snakehead Betta

Betta channoides

38 Litres (10 US G.)

3.8-5.1cm (1.5-2 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.0 - 6.0

23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)

2-10 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-5 years

Family

Osphronemidae

This animal is available captive bred



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]

Should accept most meaty foods including live/frozen bloodworm and daphnia.


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.

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