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Name
Scientific name
Betta stigmosa
Described by
Authority Tan & Ng, Year 2005
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 8 credited
Summary
Betta stigmosa is a mouthbrooding labyrinth fish from forest hill streams in Terengganu state, Peninsular Malaysia. The type specimens came…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
50mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 5–7
Hardness
0–5dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Species tank only
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malaysia
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
The type specimens were collected from a stream draining into the Sekayu waterfalls in the eastern state of Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia. The waterfalls are…
Habitat
Known only forest hill streams with flowing, clear water. These are typically shaded from the sun by dense riparian vegetation. The substrate is composed of ro…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 60 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent is large enough for a pair or small group.
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
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C pH: Values over the range 5.0 – 7.0 have been recorded in its natural waters. Hardness: 0 – 5 dGH
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, possess a greater amount of iridescent scaling on the head, a broader head shape, and 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
B. stigmosa is included in the B. pugnax complex of closely-related species within the genus, an assemblage of which members share the following set of charact…
References
References
4 on this profile