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Name
Scientific name
Betta edithae
Described by
Authority Vierke, Year 1984
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 14 credited
Summary
Betta edithae is a paternal mouthbrooding labyrinth fish from Indonesia, recorded across Kalimantan, southern Sumatra, Bangka, Belitung and…
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 20–27°C, pH 5–7
Hardness
1–5dGH
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, Belitung, Borneo, Riau Islands, Sumatra, Barito, Kapuas, Mandor
Writing
Etymology
edithae: named for Edith Korthaus who was involved in the discovery of this species and many other fishes from Borneo.
Distribution
This species is known only from the Greater Sunda Islands region in Indonesia. Type locality is 'Barito River delta, Banjarmasin, Borneo Indonesia' which corre…
Habitat
Found in various habitat-types from flowing, black water streams where it tends to inhabit stiller, marginal areas among submerged roots, leaf litter or overha…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 80 ∗ 30 cm should be the minimum considered.
Maintenance
This species does best in a well-planted, shady tank with plenty of surface cover in the form of tall stem plants, floating types such as Salvinia or Riccia sp…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Likely to prey on insects plus other small invertebrates zooplankton in nature. Captive fish will normally accept dried products once they're recognised as edi…
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. Ideally organise a separate tank for breeding purposes, unless the fish are already being maintained alone, setting this up as suggested…
Notes
This species is the only member of the B. edithae group within the genus and is separated from all other Betta spp. by the fact that the branchiostegal membran…
References
References
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