Green Plakad (Betta mahachaiensis)

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

Calm labyrinth fish; boisterous tankmates stress it

Origen

Sudeste de Asia

Descripción de la especie

Betta mahachaiensis, a member of the family Osphronemidae, comes from Southeast Asia, where it inhabits still waters, rice paddies and slow streams. Calm labyrinth fish; boisterous tankmates stress it and surface-feeding omnivore that savours variety, 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

Singly or in pairs; every gourami wants its corner

Dieta

Surface-feeding omnivore that savours variety

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

Bubble-nest builder; the male tends eggs and fry

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