Red Sumatran Fighter - Betta Rubra

Species name: Betta rubra

Synonym: 

Common Names: Red Sumatran Fighter

Family: Belontiidae 

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 5 cm / 2 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Sumatra, Malaysia 

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Betta rubra (Red Sumatran Fighter) is best kept alone or with other small peaceful fishes.

Water parameters: Temperature 24-28ºC / 75-82°F; pH 7.0

Aquarium setup: Betta rubra (Red Sumatran Fighter) needs a minimum aquarium length of 20 cm / 8 inches. Betta rubra (Red Sumatran Fighter) males are aggressive with each other. Females are very peaceful. Decorate your aquarium using a lot of plants to allow weaker fishes to hide among the plants.

Feeding: Betta rubra (Red Sumatran Fighter) accept most frozen and live food.

Breeding: Unknown

Betta rubra female

Betta rubra male

Betta rubra spawning

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