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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :Found in the Mekong drainage in Cambodia. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Males are more colourful than females. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :A generally peaceful Betta which can be housed in male/female pairs or in species tanks, although multiple males will be territorial towards one another so need a lot of cover and hiding places. For a species tank with a group they should be kept in no smaller than {{gal|30}}. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Feed meaty foods such as [[bloodworm]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. It's recommended to skip a day once a week. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Prefers a well planted tank with hiding places with things such as rockwork and [[bogwood]]. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :Peaceful mostly, will occasionally nip, but it's more for show, and doesn't do any real damage. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :Colouration is more intense than the similar Malaysian ''[[Betta imbellis]]''. | ||
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Revision as of 03:33, 13 December 2017
Stiktos Betta
Resembles the Malaysian betta imbellis
Betta stiktos
38 Litres (10 US G.)
3.8-5.1cm (1.5-2 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
15.6-21.1°C (60 -70 °F)
3.0-6.0 °d
1:3 M:F
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
1-2 years
Family
Osphronemidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Origin
- Found in the Mekong drainage in Cambodia.
Sexing
- Males are more colourful than females.
Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful Betta which can be housed in male/female pairs or in species tanks, although multiple males will be territorial towards one another so need a lot of cover and hiding places. For a species tank with a group they should be kept in no smaller than 114 Litres (30 US G.).
Diet
- Feed meaty foods such as bloodworm.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day. It's recommended to skip a day once a week.
Environment specifics
- Prefers a well planted tank with hiding places with things such as rockwork and bogwood.
Behaviour
- Peaceful mostly, will occasionally nip, but it's more for show, and doesn't do any real damage.
Identification
- Colouration is more intense than the similar Malaysian Betta imbellis.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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