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Name

Scientific name

Betta coccina

Described by

Authority Vierke, Year 1979

Family

Osphronemidae

Common names

Scarlet Betta

Photograph credits

All 13 credited

Summary

The scarlet betta, Betta coccina, is a small bubble-nesting labyrinth fish from Jambi and Riau provinces in Sumatra and Johor in Peninsular…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

40mm, 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

1–5dGH

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, Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Batang Hari

Writing

Etymology

Betta: from ikan betah, the vernacular Malay for species of this genus. coccina: from the Latin coccinus, meaning scarlet, in reference to the red body colour.

Distribution

Known from a number of localities in Jambi and Riau provinces on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, and Johor state, Peninsular Malaysia. Type locality is ‘Jamb…

Habitat

A stenotopic inhabitant of peat swamp forests and associated streams. The dense canopy of branches above means very little light penetrates the surface of such…

Aquarium size

An aquarium with base measurements of 45 ∗ 30 cm could house a pair or small group.

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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 aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates in nature. Captive fish will normally accept dried products once they are recognised as edible, but sho…

Behaviour and compatibility

Not recommended for the standard community aquarium. Its care requirements and disposition mean it is best kept alone or with very peaceful species. Some small…

Sexual dimorphism

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

Reproduction

Bubble nester. It is particularly important to provide plenty of cover for the female, and empty camera film canisters or lengths of plastic tubing can be used…

Notes

This species is sometimes referred to as 'wine red betta', and lends its name to the B. coccina group of closely-related species within the genus. This assembl…

References

References

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