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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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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Simple Mouthbrooder - Betta simplex

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Species name: Betta simplex

Synonym: 

Common Names: Simple Mouthbrooder

Family: Belontiidae 

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 7 cm / 3 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Malaysia; South Thailand

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Betta simplex (Simple Mouthbrooder) is best kept alone or with other small peaceful fishes.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-26ºC / 72-79°F; pH 6.0 - 7.5

Aquarium setup: Betta simplex (Simple Mouthbrooder) requires an aquarium of at least 80 cm / 30 inches in length. The aquarium should be decorated with a lot of plants as well as floating plants to create hiding places for the betas. Male Betta simplex (Simple Mouthbrooder) are aggressive with each other. Females are very peaceful.

Feeding: Betta simplex (Simple Mouthbrooder) accept most food sources after training.

Breeding: Mouthbroode



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