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Name
Scientific name
Betta livida
Described by
Authority Ng & Kottelat, Year 1992
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 8 credited
Summary
Betta livida is a small bubble-nesting labyrinth fish endemic to peat swamps in northern Selangor state, Peninsular Malaysia. A red member …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
36mm, 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 3–6
Hardness
1–5dGH
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
Malaysia
Writing
Etymology
livida: from the Latin lividus, meaning 'jealousy', in allusion to the green eyes of this species.
Distribution
Endemic to northern Selangor state, Peninsular Malaysia with type locality 'Blackwater stream, north Selangor peat swamp, 800 meters from 45 kilometer mark on …
Habitat
A stenotypic inhabitant of peat swamps and associated blackwater streams. The dense canopy of branches above means very little light penetrates the surface of …
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 45 ∗ 30 cm should be the minimum considered but is suitable 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 prey on insects and other small invertebrates in nature. Captive fish will normally accept dried products once they're recognised as edible, but shou…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not recommended for the standard community set-up for reasons already touched upon, and given its conservation status captive reproduction should be the priori…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are more colourful and develop more-extended fins than females as they mature.
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 is included in the B. coccina group of closely-related Betta species within the genus. This assemblage mostly comprises small, red-coloured fishes…
References
References
2 on this profile