Malayan Betta, Penang Betta
Species name: Betta pugnaxSynonym: 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.
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.
