Breder's Betta (Betta pugnax)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

24–28 °C

pH

7.1–7.6

Dureza GH

5–12 dGH

Tamaño adulto

5.2–7.7 cm

Tanque mínimo

71 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Territorial; one male per tank

Origen

Centro y Norteamérica

Descripción de la especie

A Osphronemidae species native to Central and North America: Betta pugnax lives bottom-dwelling over still waters, rice paddies and slow streams. Territorial; one male per tank. Adults reach 5.2–7.7 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Betta species we profile, alongside 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

Solitary, pairs or small groups

Dieta

Carnivore; prepared foods plus frozen or live

Compañeros recomendados

• Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs

Evitar con

• Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males larger with longer fins

Método de cría

Bubble-nest builder with paternal care

Preguntas frecuentes