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

One Spot Mouthbrooder - Betta unimaculata



Species name: Betta unimaculata

Synonym: 

Common Names: One Spot Mouthbrooder

Family: Belontiidae 

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 12 cm / 5 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Borneo

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Betta unimaculata (One Spot Mouthbrooder) can be kept with other peaceful species.

Water parameters: Temperature 20-28ÂșC / 68-82°F; pH 6.0 - 8.0

Aquarium setup: Betta unimaculata (One Spot Mouthbrooder) should be kept in a well oxygenated aquarium and regural water changes should be made as the species prefer fresh (“new”) water. The aquarium should be well covered because the fish can jump very high and if there is a hole they will find it. Decorat the aquarium with dense vegetation and floating plants. The length of the aquarium should be at least 100 cm / 40 inches.

Feeding: Betta unimaculata (One Spot Mouthbrooder) accepts most frozen and live food but prefers worms and insects.

Breeding: Unknown.