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

Blue Band Mouthbrooder - Betta Enisae



Species name: Betta enisae

Synonym: 

Common Names: Blue band mouthbrooder

Family: Belontiidae 

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 9 cm / 3.5 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Indonesia; Kalimantan

Temperament: Peaceful.

Company: Can live peaceful with other species.

Water parameters: temperature 23-26ÂșC / 73-79°F; pH 5.0 - 6.8 

Aquarium setup: Betta enisae (Blue band mouthbrooder) prefers aquariums with plenty of plants and a low water level. Betta enisae (Blue band mouthbrooder) must be provided with plenty of hiding places and floating plants.

Feeding: Any kind of food. Betta enisae (Blue band mouthbrooder) prefer live food. 

Breeding: Betta enisae (Blue band mouthbrooder) will need a lot of space to breed (at least 40 gallons of water). The fishes must be conditioned with plenty of food an regular water changes are essentiall for breeding this species. The water must be changed often.