Family: Osphronemidae
Giant betta — a Osphronemidae freshwater fish. Reaches 6.8–9.9 cm; keep at 24–28 °C.
A Osphronemidae species: Betta pi lives bottom-dwelling over still waters, rice paddies and slow streams. Territorial; one male per tank. Adults reach 6.8–9.9 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Betta species we profile, alongside Betta imbellis, Betta smaragdina, Betta splendens.
Difficulty: moderate. Territorial; one male per tank. Solitary, pairs or small groups.
Hold 24–28 °C and keep it stable — 24.0–28.0 °C typical for the genus. Heater required; stable warmth.
Full size is 6.8–9.9 cm. Minimum tank: 118 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Carnivore; prepared foods plus frozen or live. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Territorial; one male per tank — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Found in still waters, rice paddies and slow streams; expect still to very gentle water and tolerates low oxygen; labyrinth breather.
It can jump when startled — keep the tank tightly covered, especially at night and during maintenance.
In the aquarium: bubble-nest builder with paternal care. Males larger with longer fins.