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.
原生環境
生息地
Still waters, rice paddies and slow streams
水流
Still to very gentle water
溶存酸素
Tolerates low oxygen; labyrinth breather
レイアウトと設備
底床
Soft sand with leaf litter
流木・石組
Dense planting and shelters
水草
Dense hardy plants reaching the surface
性格・餌・混泳
群泳性
Pairs or small groups in quiet, plant-thick tanks
餌
Unfussy eater; supplement with live or frozen fare
おすすめの混泳相手
Other calm labyrinth fish — Share the slow lane
混泳しないほうがいい相手
Fin-nippers like tiger barbs — Torn fins and endless stress
繁殖と注意点
雌雄の違い
Males larger with longer fins
繁殖方法
Builds a foam nest among floating plants; paternal care