Betta albimarginata (Betta Albimarginata)

Has a light yellow/orange coloring for the body. The dress can vary from red to black. White and black border on the tail and the anal fin. Opecule have red coloring.

The Betta Albimarginata fish is a freshwater fish from the Betta family. It is also known as Betta with white margins due to the white color of its fins. This fish is native to the stagnant and shallow waters of Asia, in particular the humid and marshy regions of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

Betta Albimarginata is a lonely and territorial fish that tends to be aggressive towards other fish in its species. It is generally smaller than other species of Betta, measuring approximately 4 to 5 centimeters in length. Her dress is mainly gray with irregular black spots on the body and fins. The caudal fin is generally pale pink with black spots. The pectoral and pelvic fins are white, which gives it its name.

Betta Albimarginata is a fish adapted to life in shallow and not very oxygenated environments. He is able to breathe atmospheric air thanks to an organ called labyrinth, which allows him to survive in shallow and stagnant waters. Due to its territorial nature, it is recommended not to maintain more than one Betta Albimarginata in the same aquarium.

Betta Albimarginata is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small insects, larvae and crustaceans in its natural habitat. In an aquarium, it can be nourished with pellets for freshwater fish, living or frozen food such as artemias or daphnia, as well as salad leaves or steamed vegetables.

In conclusion, Betta Albimarginata is an attractive and fascinating freshwater fish, adapted to life in shallow and little oxygenated environments. Her gray dress with black spots and white fins give him a unique appearance. However, due to its territorial nature, it is important not to maintain more than one Betta Albimarginata in the same aquarium.

The male's anal fin as well as its tail is bordered with black. It takes a coloring varying from black to light red. The female is very calire, the dress can be spotted in black.

It is a Buccal incubator Betta. Egg incubation varies between 13 and 18 days depending on the water temperature.