In The Wild
Date Classified:
1996
Native Location:
Batang Hari and Indragiri Rivers in Jamba as well as central Sumatra’s east coast
Physical Appearance:
- Mostly green or brown
- Iridescent green scales
- Head is slightly smaller than normal with a straight profile
Environment:
- Swampy marshlands
- Cool, slow to stagnant waters near the Batang Hari and Indragiri Rivers in Jambi and Riau Provinces near the east coast of Sumatra
Finnage:
Differs from Betta Bellica in scale and fin ray counts.
Water and Hardness:
Calcium-magnesium 1; alkalinity 1
Water Temperature:
81 degrees Fahrenheit
Water pH:
4.5
In Aquaria:
Physical Appearance:
Green or brown with a blue variety that had an appearance amongst breeders but no longer exists. Use a covered fish tank to prevent these fish from jumping out and provide privacy areas for the female such as vegetation.
Finnage:
- Elongated pelvic fins which extend to the anal fin
- Head is smaller than other Betta varieties
- Central caudal fin rays are longer than most Betta species
Size:
Up to 2.5 inches
Feeding in Captivity:
Live and frozen food as well as commercial flaked
Water and Hardness:
Prefers calcium-magnesium hardness
Water Temperature:
72-79 degrees Fahrenheit
Water pH:
6.0 to 7.0
Breeding:
Acidify the water and provide much needed vegetation.