Betta channoides (Snakehead Fighter (Ang))

Adult size5 cm
Temperature25 - 28 °C
pH5 - 6
Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)54 L

Description

Looks a lot like Albimarginata but is much more stocky. He has a red head with black covers and has a back finished fin.

The Betta Channoides is a fish from the Betta family. It is from Southeast Asia, where it can be found in the fresh and shallow waters of rivers and streams. The Betta Channoides has a fairly elegant appearance, with an elongated body and long and fine fins. Its color generally varies between blue and green, with dark stripes along its body.

The Betta Channoides is a lonely and territorial fish, which means that it prefers to live alone and defend its territory against other fish. However, it can coexist with other peaceful fish if space is large enough. Betta Channoides is a carnivorous fish, which means that it feeds mainly on small animals such as insects and small crustaceans.

The Betta Channoides is a very popular fish in aquarophilia, partly thanks to its beauty and its unique personality. It is also known to be easy to maintain and keep in captivity, making it an ideal choice for beginners in aquarophilia. However, it is important to provide him with an adequate habitat, with enough space and plants so that he can hide and move freely.

The Betta Channoides is a very intelligent and curious fish, and it can become very attached to its owner. He is able to recognize his owner and react to his name, and he can even learn to perform simple tricks. Because of its unique personality and its beauty, the Betta Channoides is an ideal companion for fish lovers.

Origin

  • FamilyOsphronemidae
  • OriginAsia: Mahakam river at the Kalimantan Timur, Borneo, Indonesia.

Characteristics

  • Adult size5 cm
  • BehaviourGregarious
  • FoodCarnivorous

Water parameters

  • Water typeFreshwater, hot
  • Temperature25 - 28 °C
  • pH5 - 6
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)54 L

Reproduction

Oral incubator.

Alevines need water -rich water to develop

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