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

Three lined mouthbrooder - Betta primae


Species name: Betta prima

Synonym: 

Common Names: Threelined Mouthbrooder

Family: Belontiidae 

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 9 cm / 4 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Cambodgia, Thailanda

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Betta prima (Three lined Mouthbrooder) is best kept with small peaceful species.

Water parameters: Temperature 23-25ÂșC / 73-77°F; pH 5.0 - 7.0

Aquarium setup: Betta prima (Threelined Mouthbrooder) needs an aquarium that is at least 100 cm / 40 inches. The aquarium decoration should consist of a lot of plants and hiding places. Use a lot of floating plants.

Feeding: Betta prima (Threelined Mouthbrooder) is carnivorous and prefers Daphnia, worms, Tubiflex and shrimp.

Breeding: Unknown