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Betta albimarginata 'Malinau' KOTTELAT & NG 1994 Photo by Brian Dickson () Pictured- Male Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4-5cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta akarensis REGAN, 1910. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui ()
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooders, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta aurigans 'Pulau Natuna Besar' TAN & LIM, 2004. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui ()
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12-13cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooders, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta balunga HERRE, 1940. Photo by Zhou Hang Pictured- male
Adult fish: 5-5.5 inches (14cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta bellica SAUVAGE, 1884. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui Pictured- male ()
Adult fish: 4-4.5 inches (11cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta breviobesus 'Kapuas' Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Pictured- Male.
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12-13cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH: 5.8--6.5, soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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Betta brownorum WITTE & SCHMIDT, 1992 Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Pictured- male ()
Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4-5cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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VULNERABLE-1996 Betta burdigala 'Banka' KOTTELAT & NG, 1994 Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Pictured- Male Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4-5cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta cf. balunga 'Jantur Gemeruh' Photo by Ed Lines () Pictured - Male.
Adult fish: 5-5.5 inches (14cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta cf. pugnax 'Nias' TAN & NG, 2005
Adult fish: 2-2.5 inches (6cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta channoides 'Pampang' KOTTELAT & NG, 1994. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui () Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4-5cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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VULNERABLE-1996
Betta chini 'Borneo' NG, 1993. Photo by Professor. P. K. L. Ng. Pictured - Male. Adult fish: 5-5.5 inches (14cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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VULNERABLE-1996
Betta chloropharynx 'Bangka' KOLLELAT & NG, 1994. Photo by David Armitage. () Pictured - Male Adult fish: 5-5.5 inches (14cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta coccina 'Sumatra' VIERKE, 1979. Photo by Stefan van der Voort. Pictured- Male. ()
Adult fish: 2-3 inches (5-6cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta cracens 'Sumatra' TAN & NG, 2005. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12-13cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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Betta dimidiata 'Kalbar' ROBERTS, 1989. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 2.5-3 inches (6-8cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH: 5.8--6.5, soft, below 100 GH, temp 80-840F(26°-29°C), minimal light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta edithae 'Bangka' VIERKE 1984. Photo by Zahar Zararia Pictured- holding male.
Adult fish: 3-3.5 inches (8-9cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH: 5.8--6.5, soft, below 100 GH, temp 80-840F(26°-29°C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta enisae 'Borneo' KOTTELAT, 1995 Photo by H. Linke () () Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 2.5-3 inches (6-8cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH: 5.8--6.5, soft, below 100 GH, temp 80-840F(26°-29°C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta falx 'Sumatra' TAN & KOTTELAT 1998 Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui
Adult fish: 3-3.5 inches (8-9cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooders, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta foerschi VIERKE, 1979 Photo by Zahar Zararia Pictures- male ()
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12-13cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), minimal light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta fusca 'Indonesia' REGAN, 1910. Photo by J. Schmidt Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta gladiator 'Maliau Basin' TAN & NG, 2005. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12-13cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, aggressive. Aquarium Parameters: pH 4.2-4.8: acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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VULNERABLE-1996
Betta hipposideros 'Tanjung Malim, Selangor, Malaysia' NG & KOTTELAT, 1994 Photo by Zahar A. Zakaria () Pictured- Male. Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12-13cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta ibanorum TAN & NG, 2004 Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui ()
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12-13cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta imbellis LADIGES, 1975. Photo by Marleen Janson. () Pictured- Male Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (5cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder, non-aggressive, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta lehi 'Sarawak' TAN & NG, 2005 () Pictured- Male Adult fish: 4 inches (12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.8: neutral water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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ENDANGERED-1996
Betta livida 'Selangor' NG & KOTTELAT, 1992 Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui ) () Pictured- Male Adult fish: 2 inches (5cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), minimal light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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VULNERABLE-1996
Betta macrostoma 'Brunei' REGAN, 1910 Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui () Pictured- Male Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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CRITICALLY ENDANGERED- 1996
Betta miniopinna 'Bintin' TAN & TAN, 1994. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui Pictured- Male Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder, non-aggressive, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), minimal light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta ocellata 'Borneo: Kalimantan Tengah' TAN & NG, 2005 Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui () Pictured- Male
Adult fish:4-5 inches 12-13cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta obscura 'Borneo: Kalimantan Tengah' TAN & NG, 2005. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui Preserved specimen
Adult fish: 4 inches (12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water. Temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods |
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Betta pallida 'Surat Thani, South Thailand' (formerly B. sp. "Southern Thailand") SCHINDLER & SCHMIDT, 2004. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui Pictured- Male.
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12-13cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water. Temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods |
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Betta pallifina 'Borneo: Kalimantan Tengah' TAN & NG, 2005. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui () Preserved specimen - male.
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12-13cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water. Temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods |
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Betta patoti ' East Kalimantan' WEBER & DE BEAUFORT Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui () Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water. Temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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CRITICALLY ENDANGERED-1996
Betta persephone 'Malaysia' SCHALLER, 1986. Photo by Stefan van der Voort Pictured- Male Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4-5cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), minimal light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta pi TAN 1998 Photo by Zahar A. Zakaria () Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 2.5-3 inches (6-7cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta picta 'Java' CUVIER & VALENCIENNES, 1846 Photo by Ed Lines. Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 3-3.5 inches (8-9cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooders, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta pinguis 'Kalbar' TAN & KOTTELAT, 1998. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. ()
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooders, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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Betta prima 'Thailand' KOTTELAT, 1994 Photo by J Schmidt. Pictured- Brooding male
Adult fish: 3-3.5 inches (8-9cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooders, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta pugnax CANTOR, 1850. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water. Temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods |
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Betta pulchra 'Pontian' TAN & TAN, 1996. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 4 inches (10cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water. Temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta raja TAN & NG, 2005 Photo by Zhou Hang. () Pictured- Male Adult fish: 4-5 inches (10-12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water. Temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods |
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Betta renata TAN 1998 Photo by Zhou Hang. Pictured- Female
Adult fish: 5-5.5 inches (12-14cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta rubra 'Sumatra' TAN & NG, 2005 Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Preserved specimen
Adult fish: 1-1.5 inches (3-4cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water. Temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), minimal light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods |
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Betta rutilans 'Borneo' WITTE & KOTTELAT, 1991. Photo by Horst Linke. Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4-5cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), minimal light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta simorum 'Jambi' TAN & TAN, 1996. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water. Temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods |
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VULNERABLE-1996 Betta simplex 'Ao Lok' KOTTELAT, 1994. Photo by Marleen Janson () Pictured- Displaying Males Adult fish: 2-2.5 inches (6cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 7.5-8.5: prefers hard, alkaline water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta smaragdina LADIGES, 1972. Photo by Dr Tan Heok Hui. ( Pictured- Male Adult fish: 2-3 inches (7cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder, non-aggressive, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta sp.BrownBAS2002 (Further classified by Dr Tan Heok Hui as Betta sp. Adult fish: 4 inches (12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive fish, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5: soft, lightly acidic water, DH 2, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta sp waseri 'Sarawak:Batang Kayan' Unidentified. Discovered and photographed by Michael Lo. Found in the habitat of Betta lehi. () Pictured- Male.
Adult fish: Size unknown, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.8: neutral water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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Betta splendens 'Thialand' REGAN, 1909. Photo by Jurgen Schmidt Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 2-3 inches (7cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta stigmosa 'Malaysia Terengganu' TAN & NG, 2005. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. () Pictured- Male Adult fish: 4-5 inches (10-12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods |
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Betta stiktos 'Cambodia: Mekong drainage' TAN & NG, 2005. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Preserved specimen
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12-13cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods |
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Betta strohi 'Borneo' SCHALLER & KOTTELAT, 1989. Photo by Photo by Horst Linke. Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12-13cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), minimal light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta taeniata 'Borneo,Sarawak' REGAN 1910 Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. () Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 3-3.5 inches (8cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), minimal light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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VULNERABLE-1996
Betta tomi 'Malaysia; Johore' NG & KOTTELAT, 1994. Photo by George Libby. () Pictured- Male Adult fish: 4 inches (14cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), minimal light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Betta waseri 'Pahang' KRUMMENACHER, 1986. Photo by Zahar Zararia. Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 4 inches (10cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, mouthbrooder, non-aggressive, can be kept in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 4.8-5.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F (22-250C), minimal light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Macropodus hongkongensis FREYHOF & HERDER, 2002. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Pictured- Female
Adult fish: 2-3 inches (6cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder, non-aggressive fish, easy to keep in a community tank Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, plants Foods: Omnivorous/ dry foods, live/frozen foods. |
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Macropodus opercularis LINNE, 1758. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 4-5 inches (12cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder, non-aggressive fish, easy to keep in a community tank Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, plants Foods: Omnivorous/ dry foods, live/frozen foods. |
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LOWER RISK/Conservation dependent - 1996
Malpulutta kretseri ' Sri Lanka' DERANIYAGALA, 1958. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. () Pictured - Male. Adult fish: 2-3 inches (6cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder/cave brooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: prefers, soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 71-770 F(22-250C), low light, floor fish, plants Foods: Omnivorous/ dry foods, live/frozen foods. |
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Genus: Parosphromenus, Pseudosphromenus, Trichopsis. |
Parosphromenus alfredi, allani, anjunganensis, bintin, deissneri, filamentosus, harveyi, linkei, nagyi, opallios, ornaticauda, quindecim (pka sp mantis mata) , pahuensis, paludicola, parvulus, rubrimontis (pka sp. "Bukit Merah"), sumatranus, tweediei
Pseudosphromenus: cupanus, dayi Trichopsis: pumila, schalleri, vittata |
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Parosphromenus allani 'Borneo' BROWN, 1987. Photo by Horst Linke Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder/cave brooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 68-720F (18-260C), minimal light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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Parosphromenus anjunganensis 'Kalbar' KOTTELAT, 1991. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Pictured - male.
Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder/cave brooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 68-720F (18-260C), minimal light, floor fish, plants. Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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Parosphromenus bintin 'Borneo' KOTTELAT & NG, 1998. Photo by J. Schmidt Pictured- Male
Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder/cave brooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 68-720F (18-260C), minimal light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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ENDANGERED-1996
Parosphromenus harveyi 'Malaysia: Selangor' BROWN, 1987. Photo by Klaus Weissenberg. Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder/cave brooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 68-720F (18-260C), minimal light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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Parosphromenus ornaticauda 'Kapuas' KOTTELAT, 1991. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Pictured - male.
Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder/cave brooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 68-720F (18-260C), minimal light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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Parosphromenus pahuensis 'Mahakam' KOTTELAT & NG, 2005 Photo by Dr Tan Heok Hui. Pictured - male.
Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder/cave brooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 68-720F (18-260C), minimal light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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Parosphromenus rubrimontis 'Perak, Malaysia' (pka sp Bukit Merah) KOTTELAT & NG, 2005. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui.
Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder/cave brooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 5.8-6.5: soft, lightly acidic water, temp: 68-720F (18-260C), minimal light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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Pseudosphromenus cupanus 'Sri Lanka' CUVIER & VALENCIENNES, 1831. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui.
Adult fish: 2-2.5 inches (6cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder/cave brooder, non-aggressive fish, easy to keep in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770F (22-250C), minimal light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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Pseudosphromenus dayi 'Malabar Coast' ENGMANN, 1909. Photo by Dr. Tan Heok Hui. Pictured - male.
Adult fish: 2-2.5 inches (6cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder/cave brooder, non-aggressive fish, easy to keep in a community tank. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770F (22-250C), minimal light, floor fish, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods. |
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Trichopsis pumila 'Thailand' ARNOLD, 1936. Photo by Alexander Priest.
Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder/cave brooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770F (22-250C), low light, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
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Trichopsis schalleri 'Thailand' LADIGES, 1962. Photo by Alexander Priest.
Adult fish: 1.5-2 inches (4cm) in length, sexually diamorphic, bubblenest builder/cave brooder, difficult to keep. Aquarium Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2: neutral water, temp: 71-770F (22-250C), low light, plants Foods: Live/frozen foods, but will accept dry food |
