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

Double Lipspot Mouthbrooder - Betta spilotogena


Species name: Betta spilotogena

Synonym: 

Common Names: Double lipspot Mouthbrooder

Family: Belontiidae 

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 13 cm / 5 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Malaysia

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Betta spilotogena (Double lipspot Mouthbrooder) should only be kept with other peaceful species.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-27ÂșC / 72-80°F; pH 6.5 - 7.8

Aquarium setup: Betta spilotogena (Double lipspot Mouthbrooder) should be kept in well planted aquarium with a lot of hiding places. Floating plants should if possible also be present in the aquarium. Make sure there are enough hiding places for the females to hide in.

Feeding: Betta spilotogena (Double lipspot Mouthbrooder) accepts most frozen and live food.

Breeding: Unknown.