Fire Betta (Betta rutilans) es un osphronemidae de its native waters; alcanza 4.5–6.6 cm a 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
Calm labyrinth fish; boisterous tankmates stress it
Origen
Southeast Asia
Descripción de la especie
Osphronemidae species Betta rutilans comes from Southeast Asia. A labyrinth breather that cruises the plant tops like a sailboat in still water. It patrols the upper water. Adults reach 4.5–6.6 cm. Singly or in pairs; every gourami wants its corner. Prioritise calm surface water and cover from above; this fish dislikes current and commotion equally. Maintain 24–28 °C at pH 6–8. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
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