Betta hendra Care Guide
Betta hendra
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Bioload Score
1680
AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 4.2 cm / 1.7"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 3.0 – 6.5
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 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 readily accepts small live and frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms, along with high-quality micro-pellets formulated for carnivorous fish.
Community Compatibility
Best kept alone or with very peaceful, non‑fin‑nipping tankmates that will not provoke aggression.
Good to Know
The Betta hendra is a small, striking wild betta with iridescent green-blue highlights that can show assertive, territorial behavior despite its delicate appearance.
Gender Differences
Males typically show more intense iridescent green on the body and fins, along with darker vertical bars on the gill covers.
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