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Name
Scientific name
Betta cracens
Described by
Authority Tan & Ng, Year 2005
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Betta cracens is a mouthbrooding labyrinth fish from the Jambi area of Sumatra, Indonesia, and it may also occur on nearby Bangka island. T…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 80 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 5.5–6.5
Hardness
0–5dGH
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, Bangka, Sumatra
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
The type specimens were collected from the area of Bertam south of Jambi City, Jambi province, Sumatra, Indonesia and it may also occur on Pulau Bangka (Bangka…
Habitat
The type locality is a stream in a forest swamp with dense growth of Barclaya motleyi at intervals, part of which had been turned over to cultivation of rubber…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 80 ∗ 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/zooplankton in nature. Captive fish will normally accept dried products once they're recognised as edib…
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 very pe…
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
B. cracens is rare in the hobby with most of the fish being offered for sale under the name tending to be misidentified or intentionally mislabelled B. pugnax,…
References
References
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