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Name
Scientific name
Betta mandor
Described by
Authority Tan & Ng, Year 2006
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 10 credited
Summary
Betta mandor is a paternal mouthbrooding labyrinth fish from near Mandor and Anjungan in the lower Kapuas basin, West Kalimantan, Borneo. K…
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 22–27°C, pH 4–6.5
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
Indonesia, Borneo, Kapuas
Writing
Etymology
mandor: named for the type locality which is located close to Mandor, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia.
Distribution
This species was described from aquarium specimens collected in ‘Mandor area, Kalimantan Barat, Borneo’. At time of writing it's only been collected close to t…
Habitat
Typically inhabits forest swamp streams and pools, some of which have been measured at just a few centimetres deep. These are usually shaded from the sun, the …
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 60 ∗ 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
Temperature: 22 – 27 °C pH: At Mandor the pH values range between 4.8 - 5.5, but in the aquarium a range of 4.0 – 6.5 has proven acceptable. Hardness: 1 – 5 dGH
Diet
Likely to prey on insects plus other small invertebrates and zooplankton in nature. Captive fish will normally accept dried products once they're recognised as…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not recommended for the standard community set-up for reasons already touched upon. It's care requirements and disposition mean it's best kept alone or with ve…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are more colourful and develop more-extended unpaired fins than females. The opercular bars present in both sexes are usually orange to reddish and more …
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 known as B. sp. 'Mandor' or B. sp. 'ninja' prior to official description. It belongs to the Betta foerschi group of closely-related species wi…
References
References
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