Red Wine Betta (Betta coccina)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

24–27 °C

pH

4–6

Dureza GH

0–4 dGH

Tamaño adulto

4.2–6.2 cm

Tanque mínimo

46 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos

Origen

Southeast Asia

Descripción de la especie

Betta coccina, a member of the family Osphronemidae, is native to Southeast Asia. It gulps air at the surface, so warm, still, plant-covered water is home — and cold drafts are not. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 4.2–6.2 cm. A pair bonds loosely; keep décor between rivals. Give it warm, gentle water, floating plants and quiet neighbours; filter flow should barely ripple the surface. Maintain 24–27 °C at pH 4–6. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

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

• Peaceful mid-water schoolers — Add motion without menace

Evitar con

• Fast, aggressive feeders — Starve it out at every meal

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males larger with longer fins

Método de cría

Surface bubble-nester with dedicated male guarding