Edith's Betta (Betta edithae)
Betta edithae
Origin: West Kalimantan, Borneo (Kapuas River system)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 9 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 3-5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; mouthbrooding pairs can coexist in well-planted setups
About
Betta edithae is a rare mouthbrooding species from the Kapuas river system in West Kalimantan, Borneo, inhabiting soft blackwater forest streams. It has a slender body with attractive brown and green iridescence and distinctive scale patterning. The male holds the eggs in his mouth for up to three weeks. Seldom seen in the hobby — a prized find for wild betta collectors.
Care Guide
Requires very soft, acidic blackwater conditions with peat or Indian almond leaf tannins. Keep as a pair in a well-planted species tank. Feed live and frozen meaty foods: bloodworms, artemia, daphnia. During mouthbrooding, do not disturb the male — separate if female is harassed. Advanced due to specific water requirement and rarity.
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