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Name
Scientific name
Betta kuehnei
Described by
Authority Schindler & Schmidt, Year 2008
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 8 credited
Summary
Betta kuehnei is a paternal mouthbrooding labyrinth fish from Kelantan state, northeastern Peninsular Malaysia, and neighbouring Narathiwat…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 21–25°C, pH 6–7.5
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
Malaysia, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
The type locality is given as 'around 35 km south of Panjang', which presumably refers to the border settlement of Rantau Panjang, Kelantan state, northeastern…
Habitat
The type locality is a shady forest stream containing clear, transparent water clear which in August 2008 had a pH of 7, total hardness 3°dGH and temperature a…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 60 ∗ 30 cm or more 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
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 was available in the hobby for a couple of years prior to description and may be conspecific with B. sp. 'Satun'. It's included in the B. pugnax c…
References
References
2 on this profile