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Name
Scientific name
Betta gladiator
Described by
Authority Tan & Ng, Year 2005
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Betta gladiator is a large paternal mouthbrooding labyrinth fish presumed endemic to the isolated Maliau basin in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
90mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°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
Malaysia, Borneo, Maliau
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Presumed endemic to the geographically-isolated Maliau basin, a roughly circular plateau enclosed by hills in Sabah state, Malaysia, Borneo. The Maliau River i…
Habitat
The type series was collected from heath forest alongside 'Puntius' sealei and Hemibagrus cf. baramensis in acidic water with a pH of 4.2-4.8. Adult individual…
Aquarium size
If this species is as aggressive as reputed, an aquarium with base measurements of 90 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent may be necessary for a single pair.
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, plus perhaps the shrimp that share its habitat. Captive fish will normally accep…
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 tend to grow larger, are more colourful, have 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 Betta unimaculata complex of closely-related species within the genus, of which members share the following set of characters: …
References
References
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