In The Wild
Date Classified:
1998
Native Location:
Thailand (northern Malay Peninsula)
Environment:
Peat swamp
Water and Hardness:
Soft
Water pH:
6.0
In Aquaria:
Physical Appearance:
- Black pigment on jaw
- Black edges on lower gill plate (looks like a black Greek letter pi)
Finnage:
• Dark blue edges on anal fin
Water and Hardness:
Soft
Water pH:
Slightly acidic – 6.0-7.0
Note: The Betta Pi is on the IUCN Red List for threatened species.