Snakehead Betta (Betta channoides)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

24–28 °C

pH

6–8

Dureza GH

5–19 dGH

Tamaño adulto

1.5–2.2 cm

Tanque mínimo

25 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful but slow — it loses every feeding race

Origen

Southeast Asia

Descripción de la especie

From the waters of Southeast Asia comes Betta channoides, a member of the family Osphronemidae. A labyrinth breather that cruises the plant tops like a sailboat in still water. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 1.5–2.2 cm. Pairs or small groups in quiet, plant-thick tanks. Prioritise calm surface water and cover from above; this fish dislikes current and commotion equally. Maintain 24–28 °C at pH 6–8. Water quality and diet matter more than décor.

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

Pairs or small groups in quiet, plant-thick tanks

Dieta

Unfussy eater; supplement with live or frozen fare

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

Builds a foam nest among floating plants; paternal care