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Name
Scientific name
Betta rutilans
Described by
Authority Witte & Kottelat, Year 1991
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 9 credited
Summary
Betta rutilans is a small, deep red labyrinth fish from peat swamps near Anjungan in West Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia. Known in the hobby…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
35mm, 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
Indonesia
Writing
Etymology
rutilans: from the Latin participle rutilans, meaning ‘being red’.
Distribution
The species has been collected from localities connected with the rivers Mempawah and Kepayang close to the town of Anjungan in Kalimantan Barat (West Kalimant…
Habitat
A stenotypic inhabitant of peat swamp forests and associated black water streams. The dense canopy of branches above means very little light penetrates the sur…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 45 ∗ 30 cm should be the minimum considered.
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. It’s care requirements and disposition mean it is best kept alone or with v…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature females tend to be slightly rounder in the belly than males and exhibit slightly duller colouration. Adult males also develop marginally more extended v…
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 species within the genus, and prior to description was known as B. sp. 'Anjungan' in the aq…
References
References
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