Betta tussyae Care Guide
Betta tussyae
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Bioload Score
900
AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 3.7 cm / 1.5"
- Temperature
- 24–27°C (75–80°F)
- pH Range
- 4.5 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 19L (5 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Feeds primarily on small aquatic invertebrates such as insect larvae and tiny crustaceans, and in captivity can be maintained on a varied diet of quality pellets, frozen foods, and live prey items.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in a peaceful community with small, calm tankmates that will not nip fins or outcompete it for food.
Good to Know
The Betta tussyae is a striking, small wild betta with bold markings and a feisty, territorial nature that makes it best kept either singly or in carefully managed setups.
Gender Differences
Males are more intensely colored and develop longer, more pointed dorsal fins than females.
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