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Name
Scientific name
Betta pallifina
Described by
Authority Tan & Ng, Year 2005
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 6 credited
Summary
Betta pallifina is a large paternal mouthbrooding labyrinth fish from a remote part of the upper Barito basin in Central Kalimantan, Borneo…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
90mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 5.5–7.5
Hardness
0–5dGH
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, Barito, Lahei, Laung
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
To date it has only been collected from a remote part of the upper Barito river basin in the Indonesian province of Kalimantan Tengah (Central Kalimantan), Bor…
Habitat
Inhabits forested headwater streams containing clear, flowing water with dense marginal plant growth and patches of submerged aquatic vegetation. In pictures w…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 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 and possess a greater amount of iridescent scaling on the head and body than females, Males grow larger, have more iridescent scales on the h…
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
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