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Name
Scientific name
Betta simorum
Described by
Authority Tan & Ng, Year 1996
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
Betta simorum is a slender bubble-nesting labyrinth fish from Sumatra and the Kapuas River system in West Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia. Gr…
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 25–30°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, Borneo, Sumatra, Indragiri, Kapuas
Writing
Etymology
simorum: named for Thomas G. K. Sim and his wife Farah, proprietors of Sindo Aquarium Pte. Ltd. 'for being such excellent hosts during our stays in Jambi'.
Distribution
This species has been collected from various localities in the province of Jambi, Sumatra, the adjacent province of Riau, and the Kapuas River system in Kalima…
Habitat
Inhabits heavily-vegetated forest peat swamps and associated black water streams. These ancient biotopes are usually found in areas of rainforest, the dense ca…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions in excess of 80 ∗ 30 cm is recommended.
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
A study conducted in 1994 (in which the species was considered to be B. bellica) revealed a preference for odonate (dragon and damselfly) nymphs, although it p…
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 males are more intensely-coloured and develop slightly more extended fins than females.
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. bellica group of closely-related species within the genus, an assemblage of which members share the following set of charact…
References
References
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