Betta Simorum

Physical Appearance:

  • Heart shaped tail and short fins
  • Pink/Brown
  • Female - dark spots on tail and fins
  • Male - green highlights on body and fins

Environment: swampy marshlands and acidic streams

Differs from Betta Bellica in scale and fin ray counts.

In Aquaria:

Food: small insects - nymphs, flies

Feeding in Captivity: frozen and live foods

PH: 6-7

Temp: 72-79 degrees F.