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Name
Scientific name
Betta ideii
Described by
Authority Tan & Ng, Year 2006
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
Betta ideii is a large paternal mouthbrooding labyrinth fish from southern South Kalimantan and Pulau Laut, Indonesian Borneo. Traded as B.…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
110mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 5.5–7.5
Hardness
0–10dGH
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
Indonesia, Borneo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Appears to be restricted to southern parts of the Indonesian province of Kalimantan Selatan (South Kalimantan), Borneo and Pulau Laut (Laut Island). The latter…
Habitat
The official description mentions that the fish were collected from coastal basins draining into the Laut Strait but more specific details are unavailable at p…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 90 ∗ 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, are more colourful, possess a broader head shape, and develop 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
Prior to official description this species was traded as B. sp. 'Laut'. It's included in the Betta unimaculata complex of closely-related species within the ge…
References
References
2 on this profile