Calm labyrinth fish; boisterous tankmates stress it
产地
东南亚
物种概述
Osphronemidae species Betta mahachaiensis 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. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.
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
Singly or in pairs; every gourami wants its corner
食性
Surface-feeding omnivore that savours variety
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