In The Wild
Date Classified:
1994
Native Location:
Bintan Island, Indonesia, east of Singapore
Environment:
Shaded waters in swampy areas
Water pH:
Acidic
In Aquaria:
Physical Appearance:
- Slender
- Ruddy colored body
- Similarities to both Betta cocchina and Betta persephone
Size:
1.5 inches in length
Feeding in Captivity:
Wide variety of foods both live and commercial
Water and Hardness:
Soft
Water Temperature:
75-80 degrees Fahrenheit
Water pH:
5.8-6.5
Note: This Betta species is on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered.