Family: Osphronemidae
Stiktos Betta — a Osphronemidae freshwater fish. Reaches 2.1–3.1 cm; keep at 24–28 °C.
Betta stiktos of the family Osphronemidae is an aquarium-kept Osphronemidae. Territorial; one male per tank and carnivore; prepared foods plus frozen or live, it grows to 2.1–3.1 cm and prefers 24–28 °C water. Other Betta species in our database include Betta imbellis, Betta smaragdina, Betta splendens.
A moderate-level species: territorial; one male per tank; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 24–28 °C. Heater required; stable warmth; 24.0–28.0 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 2.1–3.1 cm. Minimum tank: 25 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Carnivore; prepared foods plus frozen or live. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Territorial; one male per tank; solitary, pairs or small groups. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is 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: bubble-nest builder with paternal care. Males larger with longer fins.