Three lined mouthbrooder - Betta prima

Three lined mouthbrooder - Betta primae

Species name: Betta prima

Synonym:

Common Names: Threelined Mouthbrooder

Family: Belontiidae

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 9 cm / 4 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Cambodgia, Thailanda

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Betta prima (Three lined Mouthbrooder) is best kept with small peaceful species.

Water parameters: Temperature 23-25ºC / 73-77°F; pH 5.0 - 7.0

Aquarium setup: Betta prima (Threelined Mouthbrooder) needs an aquarium that is at least 100 cm / 40 inches. The aquarium decoration should consist of a lot of plants and hiding places. Use a lot of floating plants.

Feeding: Betta prima (Threelined Mouthbrooder) is carnivorous and prefers Daphnia, worms, Tubiflex and shrimp.

Breeding: Unknown

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