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Name

Scientific name

Betta brownorum

Described by

Authority Witte & Schmidt, Year 1992

Family

Osphronemidae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 16 credited

Summary

Betta brownorum is a small bubble-nesting labyrinth fish endemic to Borneo, found in southern and western Sarawak and in West Kalimantan. A…

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 24–30°C, pH 3–6

Hardness

1–5dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Species tank only

Community suitability

Not for a community

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Indonesia, Malaysia

Writing

Etymology

brownorum: named for Barbara and Allan Brown, who first collected this species.

Distribution

Endemic to the island of Borneo where it's restricted to southern and western parts of the state of Sarawak, Malaysia with a handful of populations across the …

Habitat

A stenotypic inhabitant of peat swamp forests and associated black water streams. The dense canopy of branches above means very little light penetrates the sur…

A stenotypic inhabitant of peat swamp forests and associated black water streams.

The dense canopy of branches above means very little light penetrates the surface of such environments, and riparian vegetation also tends to grow thickly.

The water is typically stained darkly with humic acids and other chemicals released by decaying organic material.

The dissolved mineral content is generally negligible and pH can be as low as 3.0 or 4.0.

The substrate is usually covered by fallen leaves, branches and submerged tree roots and at certain times of year the fish may be forced to survive within the moist leaf litter for several weeks as permanent water is not always available.

At the type locality the forest floor was covered with approximately 10 cm of undecomposed leaf litter with a system of 5 – 10 cm2.0 – 3.9 in deep puddles.

Aquatic vegetation included Cryptocoryne pallidinervia and Barcleya cf. motleyi and during periods of rainfall the entire forest floor was flooded and remained that way for a period.

Other fishes present included 'Puntius' pentazona, Rasbora kalochroma, Clarias teijsmanni and Monopterus albus plus the congener Betta climacura.

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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

Preys on insects and other small invertebrates in nature with the stomachs of four dissected wild specimens containing arthropods including terrestrial ants an…

Behaviour and compatibility

Not recommended for the standard community set-up for reasons already touched upon. It’s care requirements and disposition mean it is best kept alone or with v…

Sexual dimorphism

Males are more colourful and develop longer fins than females as they mature.

Reproduction

Bubble-nester. It’s particularly important to provide plenty of cover for the female, and empty camera film canisters or lengths of plastic tubing are often us…

Notes

This species is included in the B. coccina group of closely-related species within the genus. This assemblage mostly comprises small, red-coloured fishes with …

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Summary

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Community suitability

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

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Etymology

Distribution

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Maintenance

Water conditions

Diet

Behaviour and compatibility

Sexual dimorphism

Reproduction

Notes

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