Snakehead Betta
Betta channoides
Also known as: Snakehead Betta, Channoides Fighter
Origin: Borneo (Kalimantan, Indonesia)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 4 cm
- Min Tank
- 30 L
- Lifespan
- 3-5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; males temporarily territorial during mouthbrooding
About
Betta channoides is a paternal mouthbrooder endemic to the peat swamp forests of East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Its slightly flattened, elongated body shape is unusual among bettas and gives it a snakehead-like appearance. Like other mouthbrooding bettas, males and females can be kept as pairs or in a small group in a species tank.
Care Guide
Water: 22–27°C, pH 4.0–6.5, very soft acidic water, tannins beneficial. Tank: 30L minimum, heavily planted, leaf litter, dim lighting. Feeding: Live and frozen micro-invertebrates — daphnia, baby brine shrimp, bloodworm. Behaviour: Peaceful and secretive; mouthbrooding males temporarily refuse food. Compatibility: Species tank recommended; possible with other Kalimantan blackwater fish.
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