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Betta ocellata

Aquarist: BTown_blackwater

Species: Betta ocellata

 

Photo by:   Greg Gregory

Description

A unimaculata complex betta that reaches ~4 inches. Relatively peaceful to conspecifics and can be kept in groups.

Category:   Anabantids

Global Region:   Southeast Asia

Distribution:   Tarakan Island

CARES Status:   Endangered

 

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Tarakan Island

Genetic Line:   Wild Caught

Line Traits:   males can have either gold or blue irridescence

Year Acquired:   2024

Easy to keep, pair gets along fine in a 10g tank.

Species Spawned:   Yes

Readily spawns, eggs were not viable in harder water. Once water was softened with RO water changes spawns were successful.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Easy, bbs at first but they quickly move on to prepared foods.

Young fish available?   Yes