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Name
Scientific name
Betta ocellata
Described by
Authority de Beaufort, Year 1933
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 17 credited
Summary
Betta ocellata is a large paternal mouthbrooding labyrinth fish from Sabah, northeastern Borneo, and the Sebuku River basin in East Kaliman…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
90mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 80 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 21–25°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, Malaysia, Borneo, Borneo, Kinabatangan, Kretam Kechil, Pinang, Sebuku
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to the Malaysian state of Sabah in northeastern Borneo plus the northern tip of Kalimantan Timur (East Kalimantan), one of the four Indonesian provinces…
Habitat
Has been collected from numerous habitat-types including clear, flowing streams and isolated, elevated pools around headwaters (Sabah) as well as more turbid f…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 80 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent is sufficient for a pair.
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
This species is included in the Betta unimaculata complex of closely-related species within the genus, of which members share the following set of characters: …
References
References
2 on this profile