Betta albimarginata Care Guide
Betta albimarginata
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Bioload Score
1380
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 4.0 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 30L (8 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
In the wild it feeds primarily on small invertebrates such as insect larvae and tiny crustaceans, while in aquaria it readily accepts live and frozen foods like daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in a species-only setup or with very small, very peaceful, non-fin-nipping tankmates that will not outcompete it for food.
Good to Know
Betta albimarginata is a small, slender wild betta with striking white-edged fins and a generally peaceful temperament compared to many of its more aggressive relatives.
Gender Differences
Males display a deeper reddish-orange body with boldly contrasting black-edged, white-tipped fins, while females are paler with less intense fin edging.
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