Eyespot Mouthbrooder - Betta ocellata

Species name: Betta ocellata

Synonym: 

Common Names: Eyespot Mouthbrooder

Family: Belontiidae 

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 12 cm / 5 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Sabah, Borneo, Tawau.

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Betta ocellata (Eyespot Mouthbrooder) is best kept with relatively peaceful species.

Water parameters: temperature 25ºC / 77°F; pH 6.5 – 7.5

Aquarium setup: Betta ocellata (Eyespot Mouthbrooder) needs an aquarium with plenty of hiding places and it is therefore recommendable to use a lot of plants in the setup. Males are aggressive with each other. Females are very peaceful. 

Feeding: Omnivorous.

Breeding: Unknown.

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