The genus Betta is the most speciose within the family Osphronemidae with almost 70 recognised members and looks set to grow further with new ones continuing to be described on a regular basis since the turn of the century.

May 28, 2023 · Betta Antutas are one of the largest type of bettas in the Unimaculata Complex. When you see domesticated giant bettas, they have nothing on the big wild type bettas. They are known for the larger scales on the head resembling dragon scales.

Wild Caught and Hand Selected High Quality Betta Antuta from Indonesia From the Betta Unimaculata Complex. Brown base body with blue/green iridescent on it’s head and body. They are mostly known for their larger dragon-like scales on the head.

Mar 4, 2013 · Breeding antuta in captivity is completely possible. Being wild bettas you can generally keep a male/female pair in a tank together and they will spawn whenever they are ready. The difficulty with large mouthbrooders is getting them to hold to term.

Dec 29, 2022 · Apart from betta splendens, there are many other types and species of wild bettas in the aquarium hobby. In this guide, I break them down by their complex.

This method is limited to our more hardy species such as betta fish, snails, shrimp, and live plants. This method is best used during the summer/spring months where heat packs are not needed to ensure safe delivery.

Betta antuta. Origin: Tank raised Colorado Diet: Omnivore and micropredator. Will readily accept most frozen and prepared foods in the aquarium Adult Size: 5″ Recommended Tank Size: 30 gallons. Preferred Water Parameters pH: 6.0 – 7.5 Temp: 72 – 82F Ammonia: 0ppm Nitrite: 0ppm Nitrate: <30ppm

Nice! I was lucky enough to purchase this pair from a local fish club since a good friend of mine caught this pair off an expedition. It’s possible based on my latest photo that they might be spawning. Is that the Betta albimarginata? I think I have a similar species Betta Channoides.

Dec 22, 2013 · All wild betta species originate from various regions in southeast Asia. They are, without exception, blackwater fish, although specific ph and hardness requirements vary from species to species. They can be broken down into two major groups, bubblenesters and mouthbrooders, and further into different species complexes.

The genus Betta is the most speciose within the family Osphronemidae with almost 70 recognised members and looks set to grow further with new ones continuing to be described on a regular basis since the turn of the century.