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Name
Scientific name
Betta tussyae
Described by
Authority Schaller, Year 1985
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 8 credited
Summary
Betta tussyae is a small bubble-nesting labyrinth fish endemic to coastal Pahang and Terengganu states in eastern Peninsular Malaysia. This…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
37mm, 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
Malaysia
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to coastal parts of Pahang and Terengganu states, eastern Peninsular Malaysia with type locality 'About 77 kilometers south of Kuantan on road parallel…
Habitat
An obligate inhabitant of peat swamps and associated blackwater streams. These ancient biotopes are usually found in areas of rainforest, the dense canopy of b…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of 45 ∗ 30 cm should be the minimum considered but is suitable 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
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
Males are much the more colourful fish and develop longer fins than females as they mature.
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 poorly-known betta is included in the B. coccina group of closely-related species within the genus. This assemblage mostly comprises small, red-coloured f…
References
References
3 on this profile