Betta burdigala Care Guide
Betta burdigala
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Bioload Score
960
AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 3.5 cm / 1.4"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 3.0 – 6.0
- Min Tank Size
- 19L (5 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
In captivity it accepts small live and frozen foods such as daphnia, mosquito larvae, and brine shrimp, along with high-quality micro-pellets designed for carnivorous fish.
Community Compatibility
Best kept alone or with very small, peaceful, non-fin-nipping tankmates due to its shy and territorial nature.
Good to Know
Betta burdigala is a tiny, dark reddish wild betta that’s generally shy and peaceful, looking especially striking when its subtle iridescent colors catch the light.
Gender Differences
Males are more intensely colored and develop slightly longer, more pronounced fins than the comparatively duller, shorter-finned females.
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