Blue betta (Betta smaragdina)

Familie: Osphronemidae

Ein mittelaggressiver, fleischfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Fadenfischen, heimisch in das Mekongbecken in Südostasien (Thailand, Kambodscha und Laos). Haltung einsteigerfreundlich.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
24–27 °C
pH
6–8
GH-Härte
5–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
4.9–7 cm
Mindestaquarium
70 L
Schwimmebene
Upper; surface-oriented
Schwierigkeit
Einfach
Charakter
Semi-aggressive; one male per tank
Herkunft
东南亚湄公河流域（泰国、柬埔寨、老挝）

Artübersicht

Betta smaragdina is a Osphronemidae. In the aquarium it stays semi-aggressive. Plan on 4.9–7 cm of adult fish at 24–27 °C. Related profiles: Betta imbellis, Betta splendens, Betta albimarginata.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Still to very gentle water
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Tolerates low oxygen

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Pflanzen
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Solitary, pairs or small groups
Fütterung
Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Its own males — Territorial fighting
  • Long-finned fish — Prone to fin nipping
  • Fin-nipping species — Its fins become targets

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart
Bubble nester; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Blue betta pflegeleicht?

Pflegeleicht. Semi-aggressive; one male per tank; Solitary, pairs or small groups.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Blue betta?

Ideal sind 24–27 °C ohne starke Schwankungen.

Wie groß wird Blue betta und welches Aquarium?

Wird 4.9–7 cm; lebt upper; surface-oriented. Mindestens 70 L.

Was frisst Blue betta?

Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.

Kann man Blue betta vergesellschaften?

Semi-aggressive; one male per tank; Solitary, pairs or small groups. Gute Partner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs.Nicht mit Its own males — Territorial fighting, Long-finned fish — Prone to fin nipping, Fin-nipping species — Its fins become targets.

Woher stammt Blue betta?

Aus 东南亚湄公河流域（泰国、柬埔寨、老挝）: clear streams, rivers and still waters, mit still to very gentle water.

Springt Blue betta?

Springt bei Schreck. Engschließender Deckel nötig.

Wie züchtet man Blue betta?

In der Zucht: bubble nester; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.