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Betta - Macrostoma (Betta macrostoma)
Betta - Macrostoma (Betta macrostoma)
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Betta - Macrostoma (Betta macrostoma)
The Betta macrostoma, commonly known as the Spotfin Betta or Brunei Beauty, is a highly sought-after, vulnerable species of wild betta endemic to the island of Borneo. Unlike the common Betta splendens, it is a paternal mouthbrooder and requires specific, stable water conditions, making it a fish for experienced aquarists.
Key Features:
- Semi-aggressive. Ideally kept as just a pair in the tank.
- Temperament - due to their specific environmental needs and potential territoriality, they are best kept in a species-only tank
- Moderate care level
- Maximum size: 10-12cm
- Ideal water temperature: 18.0°C - 24.0°C
- pH range: 4.0 - 7.0
It is found exclusively in Brunei and the northern part of Sarawak, Malaysia. It inhabits shallow, slow-moving, shaded forest streams and stagnant pools, often with a substrate of leaf litter and gravel, resulting in clear, highly acidic (pH 4.0-6.0) blackwater conditions. Ideally replicating these conditions brings out the best in this fish.
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