Betta channoides Care Guide
Betta channoides
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Bioload Score
1340
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 4.0 – 6.5
- Min Tank Size
- 38L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
In the wild it primarily feeds on small aquatic invertebrates and insect larvae, but in aquaria it readily accepts live and frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms, and may also take high-quality prepared diets.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in a small, peaceful community with very calm, similarly sized tankmates that will not nip fins or outcompete it for food.
Good to Know
Betta channoides is a small, peaceful mouthbrooding betta with striking red and black coloration that makes a vivid yet gentle addition to a community setup.
Gender Differences
Males display brighter overall red coloration with broader heads and larger fins, while females are duller brownish-gray with smaller, less showy fins.
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