White-edged Betta (Betta albimarginata)

Familia: Osphronemidae

White-edged Betta es un gurami de agua dulce originario de Sudeste de Asia. Alcanza 4.5–6.6 cm; temperatura 24–28 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
24–28 °C
pH
6–8
Dureza GH
5–19 dGH
Tamaño adulto
4.5–6.6 cm
Tanque mínimo
52 L
Capa de nado
Upper; surface-oriented
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos
Origen
Sudeste de Asia

Descripción de la especie

Betta albimarginata, a member of the family Osphronemidae, comes from Southeast Asia, where it inhabits still waters, rice paddies and slow streams. Mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos and omnivore; flakes, small pellets and frozen foods, it grows to 4.5–6.6 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–28 °C range. Other Betta species in our database include Betta imbellis, Betta smaragdina, Betta splendens.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Still waters, rice paddies and slow streams
Corriente
Still to very gentle water
Oxígeno disuelto
Tolerates low oxygen; labyrinth breather

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Soft sand with leaf litter
Decoración dura
Dense planting and shelters
Plantas
Dense hardy plants reaching the surface

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
A pair bonds loosely; keep décor between rivals
Dieta
Omnivore; flakes, small pellets and frozen foods
Compañeros recomendados
  • Other calm labyrinth fish — Share the slow lane
Evitar con
  • Fin-nippers like tiger barbs — Torn fins and endless stress

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males larger with longer fins
Método de cría
Surface bubble-nester with dedicated male guarding

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a White-edged Betta?

Dificultad: moderada. Mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita White-edged Betta?

24–28 °C con estabilidad; pH 6–8, GH 5–19 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza White-edged Betta y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 4.5–6.6 cm; es upper; surface-oriented. Acuario mínimo de 52 L.

¿Qué come White-edged Betta?

Omnivore; flakes, small pellets and frozen foods. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir White-edged Betta con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos — combínalo con Other calm labyrinth fish — Share the slow lane. Aleja Fin-nippers like tiger barbs — Torn fins and endless stress.

¿De dónde es originario White-edged Betta?

De Sudeste de Asia: still waters, rice paddies and slow streams, con still to very gentle water.

¿White-edged Betta salta?

Esta especie salta: mantén la tapa bien cerrada.

¿Cómo se reproduce White-edged Betta?

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