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Name
Scientific name
Betta siamorientalis
Described by
Authority Kowasupat, Panijpan, Ruenwongsa & Jeenthong, Year 2012
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Betta siamorientalis is a small bubble-nesting labyrinth fish from eastern Thailand, western Cambodia and Vietnam. It lives among submerged…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
33mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 5.5–7.5
Hardness
1–12dGH
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
Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Mekong
Writing
Etymology
siamorientalis: derived from Siam, the former name of Thailand, and the Latin orientalis, meaning 'of the east', in reference to this species' type locality in…
Distribution
Currently known only from Chachoengsao, Sa Kaeo, Prachin Buri and Chon Buri provinces in eastern Thailand plus Banteay Meanchey province in western Cambodia (w…
Habitat
This species occurs in still or slowly-moving water where it takes shelter and builds its bubble nests (see 'Reproduction') among submerged vegetation. It's be…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 45 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent is large enough to house a pair.
Maintenance
Should fare best in a well-planted, shady tank with plenty of surface cover in the form of tall stem or floating plants. Driftwood roots and branches can be us…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Likely to feed mostly on insects and other small invertebrates in nature. Captive fish will normally accept dried products once they're recognised as edible, b…
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 are more colourful and develop more-extended fins than females.
Reproduction
Bubble-nester. Organise a separate tank for breeding purposes unless the fish are already being maintained alone, setting this up as suggested above. It should…
Notes
This species was considered a colour form of the closely-related B. imbellis and commonly-referred to as 'black imbellis' prior to description due to its black…
References
References
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