Betta picta

Betta picta

Javan Mouthbrooding Fighting Fish

Species name: Betta picta

Synonym:

Common Names: Javan Mouth-brooding Fighting Fish

Family: Belontiidae

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 6 cm / 2 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Sumatra; Java; Malaysia

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Betta picta (Javan Mouth-brooding Fighting Fish can be kept in a community aquarium.

Water parameters: temperature 22-24ºC / 72-75°F; pH 6.5 - 8.0

Aquarium setup: Betta picta (Javan Mouth-brooding Fighting Fish) needs a aquarium with the minimum length of 60 cm / 24 inches. The aquarium should be well planted and provide a sand layer on the bottom. Plenty of hiding places are necessary to allow weaker fishes and brooding fishes to hide. Do not keep Betta picta (Javan Mouth-brooding Fighting Fish in to hot water.

Feeding: Betta picta (Javan Mouth-brooding Fighting Fish accept most types of food.

Breeding: Unknown

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