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Name
Scientific name
Betta albimarginata
Described by
Authority Kottelat & Ng, Year 1994
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
10 of 11 credited
Summary
Betta albimarginata is a small mouthbrooding labyrinth fish that appears endemic to the Sebuku River drainage in East Kalimantan, Indonesia…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
30mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–28°C, pH 4–6.5
Hardness
1–5dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Species tank only
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Borneo, Sebuku
Writing
Etymology
albimarginata: from the Latin albus, meaning white, and margo, meaning margin, alluding to the white fin margins.
Distribution
Appears endemic to the Sebuku River drainage in Kalimantan Timur (East Kalimantan) province, Indonesia, Borneo. Type locality is ‘Sungei Sanul, tributary of Su…
Habitat
Naturally inhabits forest streams with moderate flow where it inhabits very shallow (depth ~5 – 10 cm) water among marginal plants roots and leaf litter.
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 45 ∗ 30 cm could house a pair or small group.
Maintenance
Can be maintained in a fully-decorated aquarium although many breeders prefer not to use a substrate for ease of maintenance. Driftwood roots and branches can …
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Likely to prey on insects, other small invertebrates and zooplankton in nature. Captive fish will normally accept dried products once they're recognised as edi…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not recommended for the standard community set-up for reasons already touched upon. It's requirements and disposition mean it's best kept alone or with small, …
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are more colourful and have a broader head shape than females.
Reproduction
Paternal mouthbrooder. Organise a separate tank for breeding purposes unless the fish are already being maintained alone, setting this up as suggested above. T…
Notes
B. albimarginata and B. channoides together comprise the Betta albimarginata group of closely-related species within the genus, these differing from all other …
References
References
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