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

Father Strohs Mouthbrooder - Betta strohi


Species name: Betta strohi

Synonym: 

Common Names: Father Strohs Mouthbrooder

Family: Belontiidae 

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 7 cm / 3 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Indonesia - Kalimantan 

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Betta strohi (Father Strohs Mouthbrooder) is best kept alone or with other small peaceful species.

Water parameters: temperature 22-27ÂșC / 72-80°F; pH 5.8 - 6.5

Aquarium setup: Betta strohi (Father Strohs Mouthbrooder) prefers fresh (“new”) water so regular water changes are a must. Decorated the aquarium with a lot of plants and make sure that you plant your aquarium densely enough to create a lot of hiding places. Floating plants should also be used as a part of the aquarium decoration for Betta strohi (Father Strohs Mouthbrooder). Males are aggressive with each other. Females are very peaceful.

Feeding: Betta strohi (Father Strohs Mouthbrooder) accepts most frozen and live food. May accept flakes after training.

Breeding: Unknown