Aquarist Species: Betta mulyadii
Aquarist: thopson
Species Profile: Betta mulyadii
Common Name: Betta Api Api
Description: Diminutive bright red labyrinth fish endemic to peat swamps and blackwater streams of Sumatra Island, Indonesia. It was formally recognized as a species in 2025, and was previously known by the common name "api-api," meaning fire/flame.
Category: Anabantids
Global Region: Asia
Distribution: Sumatra Island, Indonesia
Aquarist Notes
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Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes