Brown's betta (Betta brownorum)

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Brown's betta

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Browns Red Dwarf Fighter

Betta brownorum

38 Litres (10 US G.)

2.5-7.6cm (1-3 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.0 - 6.0

26.7-32.2°C (80 -90 °F)

1-10 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

1-4 years

Family

Osphronemidae

This animal is available captive bred





Additional names

Brown's Betta, Blue Spot Betta, Brown's Red Dwarf Fighter


Origin

Malaysia, and Indonesia


Sexing

Males are more colourful.


Tank compatibility

A generally peaceful Betta. Can be housed in groups in tanks over 76 Litres (20 US G.).


Diet

Carnivorous


Feeding regime

Daily


Environment specifics

Planted tank


Behaviour

A generally peaceful Betta.


Identification

Has a big blue spot in wild specimens (though captive bred ones have a smaller, or have no blue spot). Related to the Wine Red Betta.

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