Species
name: Betta trifasciataSynonym:
Common Names: Betta trifasciata
Family: Belontiidae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size:
Environment: freshwater
Origin: Southeast Asia: Malaysia and Singapore. Reported from Sumatra, Indonesia
Temperament: Usually aggressive towards smaller fish.
Company: Betta trifasciata usually ignore fishes of it’s own size, but sometimes quarrels may occur between other bettas. Betta trifasciata is best kept with other species of the same size. Avoid keeping with other Betta species.
Water parameters: Temperature 22-26ºC / 72-79°F; pH 5.0 - 6.0
Aquarium setup: Betta trifasciata needs an aquarium with the minimum length of 100cm / 40 inches. The aquarium should be well planted with dense vegetation that makes for good hiding places. Betta trifasciata wants floating plants in the aquarium.
Feeding: Betta trifasciata diet should consists mainly of live food, such as brine shrimp, even though they might accept freeze dried food. Betta trifasciata is a voracious eater.
Breeding: Betta trifasciata is a bubble nest builder that requires a lot of space to breed. Much of its breeding styles are unknown.
