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Name
Scientific name
Betta hendra
Described by
Authority Schindler & Linke, Year 2013
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 6 credited
Summary
Betta hendra is a small bubble-nesting labyrinth fish known only from the Sabangau peat swamp forest near Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan,…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
45mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 4–6.5
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, Borneo, Sabangau
Writing
Etymology
hendra: named for Hendra Tommy (Kurnia Aquarium, Palangkaraya, Kalimantan Tengah, Borneo), who discovered and first exported the species.
Distribution
Palangkaraya is the capital city of Kalimantan Tengah (Central Kalimantan) province, Indonesian Borneo and B. hendra is known only from the Sabangau peat swamp…
Habitat
The Sabangau peat swamp is drained by the Sungai Sabangau (River Sabangau) which is a typical black water system with thick marginal vegetation and dark brown …
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 45 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent is large enough for 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 feed mostly on insects and other small invertebrates in nature. Captive fish will normally accept dried products once they're recognised as edible, b…
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
Adult males possess significantly more iridescent green pigmentation on the flanks and fins, plus the vertical bars on the operculum are darker and more intens…
Reproduction
Bubble-nester. It’s particularly important to provide plenty of cover for the female, and empty camera film canisters or lengths of plastic tubing are often us…
Notes
This species has only been available to the aquarium hobby in limited numbers to date and is often referred to as B. sp. 'Sengalang/Palangkayara' although it's…
References
References
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