Red Wine Betta (Betta coccina)

Family: Osphronemidae

Red Wine Betta — a Osphronemidae from Southeast Asia, mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos. Reaches 4.2–6.2 cm; a pair bonds loosely; keep décor between rivals. 24–27 °C.

Care parameters

Water temperature
24–27 °C
pH
4–6
GH hardness
0–4 dGH
Adult length
4.2–6.2 cm
Minimum tank
46 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos
Origin
Southeast Asia

Species overview

Betta coccina is a Osphronemidae from Southeast Asia. In the wild it prefers still waters, rice paddies and slow streams; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 4.2–6.2 cm of adult fish at 24–27 °C. Related profiles: Betta imbellis, Betta smaragdina, Betta splendens.

Native biotope

Habitat
Still waters, rice paddies and slow streams
Flow
Still to very gentle water
Dissolved O₂
Tolerates low oxygen; labyrinth breather

Aquascape & hardware

Substrate
Soft sand with leaf litter
Hardscape
Dense planting and shelters
Plants
Dense hardy plants reaching the surface

Temperament, diet & tankmates

Schooling
A pair bonds loosely; keep décor between rivals
Diet
Omnivore; flakes, small pellets and frozen foods
Recommended tankmates
  • Peaceful mid-water schoolers — Add motion without menace
Avoid keeping with
  • Fast, aggressive feeders — Starve it out at every meal

Breeding & notes

Sexual dimorphism
Males larger with longer fins
Breeding method
Surface bubble-nester with dedicated male guarding

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Wine Betta easy to keep?

Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos. A pair bonds loosely; keep décor between rivals.

What temperature and water chemistry does Red Wine Betta need?

Hold 24–27 °C and keep it stable — 24–27 °C recorded range. Heater required; stable warmth.

How big does Red Wine Betta get, and what tank size?

Adults reach 4.2–6.2 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 46 litres.

What does Red Wine Betta eat?

Omnivore; flakes, small pellets and frozen foods. It forages naturally over soft sand with leaf litter, so let some food reach the bottom.

Can Red Wine Betta live with other fish?

Mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos; a pair bonds loosely; keep décor between rivals. Good company: Peaceful mid-water schoolers — Add motion without menace. Keep away from Fast, aggressive feeders — Starve it out at every meal.

Where does Red Wine Betta come from?

Its home waters are Southeast Asia — still waters, rice paddies and slow streams, with still to very gentle water.

Does Red Wine Betta jump?

A confirmed jumper: fit a tight lid and lower the waterline slightly.

How does Red Wine Betta breed?

Surface bubble-nester with dedicated male guarding. Males larger with longer fins.