Species name: Betta brownorumSynonym: Betta brownorum
Common Names: Brown's Betta
Family: Belontiidae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 6 cm / 2 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin: Indonesia; Sibu, Matang
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Other small peaceful fishes.
Water parameters: temperature 22-26ºC / 70-80°; pH 3.5 - 6.0
Aquarium setup: Betta brownorum (Brown's Betta) prefer large tanks with plenty of plants and silent environment. You should not keep more then 2 males of Betta brownorum (Brown's Betta) in the same aquarium.
Feeding: Carnivorous.
Breeding: The process is very difficult. Betta brownorum (Brown's Betta) breeds in special conditions: pH > 5.0 and low level of water in tank. Breeding takes place only if there are 2 males and one female in the tank. One of the male will beat the other one. Remove the male from tank after breeding as he otherwise will eat the eggs.
