Crowntail Betta

The Crown Tail Betta has a striking, elaborate tail that differentiates it from other Bettas.

Betta Smaragdina

Betta smaragdina, or the Emerald green betta is a species of Betta. They are anabantoids, and breathe air.

Betta Splendens Dragon

features a rich strong base colour, often red, with the scales on the main part of the body a pale iridescent, sometimes copper colour.

Betta Spawning

Spawning Betta.

Betta Mahachai

The way to identify the Mahachai has green or blue gill plates with no wild spots on the tail rays.

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Sunday, April 7, 2013

Betta albimarginata


Species name: Betta albimarginata

Synonym: Betta albimarginata

Common Names: Betta albimarginata

Family: Belontiidae 

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 5 cm / 2 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Borneo, Kalimantan

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Other small fishes.

Water parameters: temperature 22ºC-26ºC / 71-79°F; pH 6.0 – 7.5

Aquarium setup: Betta albimarginata(Betta albimarginata) should have a tank of at least 100 cm / 40 inches in length and a minimum 15 gallons of soft water. Best kept in groups.

Feeding: Omnivorous. Prefers frozen foods.

Breeding: If the fish are well fed and kept in a good environment the breeding should last 6-8 weeks. The parents will not eat the eggs after they are laid so they can stay in the same tank.