Family: Osphronemidae
Betta hendra — a Osphronemidae from Southeast Asia, peaceful but slow — it loses every feeding race. Reaches 3.2–4.6 cm; pairs or small groups in quiet, plant-thick tanks. 24–28 °C.
Betta hendra is a Osphronemidae from Southeast Asia. In the wild it prefers still waters, rice paddies and slow streams; in the aquarium it stays peaceful but slow — it loses every feeding race. Plan on 3.2–4.6 cm of adult fish at 24–28 °C. Related profiles: Betta imbellis, Betta smaragdina, Betta splendens.
A moderate-level species: peaceful but slow — it loses every feeding race; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 24–28 °C and keep it stable — 24.0–28.0 °C typical for the genus. Heater required; stable warmth.
Full size is 3.2–4.6 cm. Minimum tank: 25 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Unfussy eater; supplement with live or frozen fare. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Peaceful but slow — it loses every feeding race; pairs or small groups in quiet, plant-thick tanks. Good company: Other calm labyrinth fish — Share the slow lane. Keep away from Fin-nippers like tiger barbs — Torn fins and endless stress.
Native to Southeast Asia, where it lives in still waters, rice paddies and slow streams. Still to very gentle water; Tolerates low oxygen; labyrinth breather.
A confirmed jumper: fit a tight lid and lower the waterline slightly.
In the aquarium: builds a foam nest among floating plants; paternal care. Males larger with longer fins.