Nice Betta: betta smaragdina

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 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

Smaragd Fighting Fish - Betta smaragdina

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Species name: Betta smaragdina

Synonym:

Common Names: Smaragd Fighting Fish

Family: Belontiidae

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 7 cm

Environment: freshwater

Origin: North-East of Thailand-Kora

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Betta smaragdina (Smaragd Fighting Fish) can be kept together with other peaceful species.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-27ºC / 72-80°F; pH 4.5 - 7.8

Aquarium setup: Betta smaragdina (Smaragd Fighting Fish) needs an aquarium with plenty of plants. The aquarium must be well covered since the fish will attempt to jump through the smallest hole.

Feeding: Betta smaragdina (Smaragd Fighting Fish) prefers live food.

Breeding: Unknown