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Name
Scientific name
Betta lehi
Described by
Authority Tan & Ng, Year 2005
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 11 credited
Summary
Betta lehi is a paternal mouthbrooding labyrinth fish endemic to Borneo, in southwestern Sarawak and the lower River Kapuas basin in West K…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
61mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 4–7
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, Borneo, Borneo, Kapuas, Kayan, Kumba, Sambas
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
This species is endemic to the island of Borneo where it occurs between the towns of Lundu and Bau in the southwest of the Malaysian state of Sarawak as well a…
Habitat
Inhabits forest peat swamps, acidic clearwater forest swamps and associated streams, e.g., the type specimens were collected from a clear stream with flowing w…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 60 ∗ 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
Temperature: 22 – 27 °C pH: Values over the range 4.0 – 7.0 have been recorded in its natural waters. Hardness: 0 – 5 dGH
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 is included in the B. pugnax complex of closely-related species within the genus, an assemblage of which members share the following set of charac…
References
References
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