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Name
Scientific name
Betta hipposideros
Described by
Authority Ng & Kottelat, Year 1994
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Betta hipposideros is a paternal mouthbrooding labyrinth fish from peat swamps in western Peninsular Malaysia and eastern Sumatra, Indonesi…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 80 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 3.5–6
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, Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia, Riau Islands, Sumatra, Bengkwan, Besar, Indragiri
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Described from the north Selangor peat swamp forest in Selangor state, western Peninsular Malaysia, and subsequently recorded from localities in Perak state to…
Habitat
An obligate inhabitant of peat swamps and associated blackwater streams. These ancient biotopes are usually found in areas of rainforest, the dense canopy of b…
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
Adult males are more colourful, develop more-extended fins and have a broader head shape 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 waseri group/complex of closely-related species within the genus, an assemblage which also includes a handful of unidenti…
References
References
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