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Name
Scientific name
Betta antoni
Described by
Authority Tan & Ng, Year 2006
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 8 credited
Summary
Betta antoni is a mouthbrooding labyrinth fish that appears endemic to the lower Kapuas basin in West Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. Known …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
50mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 5.5–7
Hardness
1–5dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Borneo, Kapuas, Melawi, Sekayan
Writing
Etymology
antoni: named for Irwan Anton ‘in recognition of his generous help and gift of specimens’.
Distribution
Appears to be endemic to the lower Kapuas river basin in the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan (Kalimantan Barat), Borneo. Type locality is given as 'Sang…
Habitat
Inhabits the upper reaches of clear, flowing forest hill streams where it can be found in quieter marginal zones and still pools which typically contain a mixt…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions in excess of 60 ∗ 30 cm is recommended.
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
Temperature: 22 – 27 °C pH: 5.5 – 7.0. In its natural habitats a range of 5.7 - 6.3 has been recorded. Hardness: 1 – 5 dGH
Diet
Preys on insects and other invertebrates in nature with very small fish perhaps being taken as well. In the aquarium it will normally accept dried foods once t…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not a recommended choice for the standard community set-up for reasons already touched upon. It's care requirements and disposition mean it is best kept alone …
Sexual dimorphism
Males grow larger, possess a greater amount of iridescent scaling on the head, a broader head shape, and more extended fins 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
This species was referred to as Betta sp. 'Sanggau' prior to its formal description. It's included in the Betta akarensis group of closely-related species with…
References
References
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