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Name
Scientific name
Betta enisae
Described by
Authority Kottelat, Year 1995
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 7 credited
Summary
Betta enisae is a paternal mouthbrooding labyrinth fish known only from parts of the River Kapuas basin in West Kalimantan, Indonesian Born…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 21–24°C, pH 5.5–7
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, Borneo, Embaluh Leboyan, Kapuas, Santik, Semalah, Tangit
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
This species is known only from parts of the River Kapuas basin, Kalimatan Barat (West Kalimantan), Borneo, Indonesia. It's range extends east and slightly nor…
Habitat
Typically inhabits cool, flowing streams and associated pools in forest swamps. These are usually shaded from the sun, the dense canopy of branches above meani…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 45 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent is sufficient for a single pair, with something larger required for a 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. 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 included in the B. pugnax complex of closely-related species within the genus, an assemblage of which members are notoriously difficult to tell…
References
References
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