Osphronemidae species Betta hendra comes from Southeast Asia. A labyrinth breather that cruises the plant tops like a sailboat in still water. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 3.2–4.6 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. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.
原生生境
栖息地
Still waters, rice paddies and slow streams
水流
Still to very gentle water
溶氧
Tolerates low oxygen; labyrinth breather
造景与硬件
底床
Soft sand with leaf litter
硬景观
Dense planting and shelters
水草
Dense hardy plants reaching the surface
性格食性与混养
群游性
Pairs or small groups in quiet, plant-thick tanks
食性
Unfussy eater; supplement with live or frozen fare
推荐混养
Other calm labyrinth fish — Share the slow lane
避免混养
Fin-nippers like tiger barbs — Torn fins and endless stress
繁殖与备注
雌雄差异
Males larger with longer fins
繁殖方式
Builds a foam nest among floating plants; paternal care