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Name
Scientific name
Betta burdigala
Described by
Authority Kottelat & Ng, Year 1994
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 6 credited
Summary
Betta burdigala is a small bubble-nesting labyrinth fish endemic to the island of Bangka, off the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. A steno…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
35mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–30°C, pH 4–6
Hardness
0–5dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Species tank only
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia
Writing
Etymology
burdigala: from the Latin name for the French city of Bordeaux which is famous for its red wines of long conservation, in allusion to this species’ body colour…
Distribution
Endemic to the island of Bangka just off the east coast of Sumatra, Bangka-Belitung province, Indonesia with type locality '4 kilometers north of Bikang villag…
Habitat
A stenotypic inhabitant of peat swamps and associated blackwater streams. The dense canopy of branches above means very little light penetrates the surface of …
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 and other small invertebrates in nature. Captive fish will normally accept dried products once they're recognised as edible, but shou…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not recommended for the standard community set-up for reasons already touched upon, and given its conservation status captive reproduction should be the priori…
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
B. burdigala is exceptionally rare in the aquarium hobby with many fishes traded or pictured as such being B. uberis or other congener. It's included in the Be…
References
References
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