Forrest Betta - Betta pugnax

Malayan Betta, Penang Betta

Species name: Betta pugnax

Synonym: Betta brederi, Betta macrophthalma, Macropodus pugnax

Common Names: Forest Betta, Malayan Betta, Penang betta 

Family: Osphronemidae

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max. size: 9 cm / 3.5 inches

Environment: Freshwater

Origin: Asia. Malaysia and Singapore

Temperament: Relatively non aggressive except during mating.

Company: Peaceful fishes.

Water parameters: pH 5.0-6.0, temperature 24- 28°C / 75 - 82° F 

Aquarium setup: Betta pugnax (Forest Betta, Malayan Betta,Penang betta ) are best kept in well planted aquariums with floating plants and dimmed light. Several males can be kept together in one aquarium. It’s recommended keeping more males then females in an aquarium. Create hiding places since this species can become extremely aggressive during mating.

Feeding: Accepts most small foods including flakes.

Breeding: Betta pugnax (Forest Betta, Malayan Betta) are mouth brooders with the make carrying the eggs.

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