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Betta dennisyongi
Betta dennisyongi
A continuous black stripe runs from behind the eye to the gill-cover edge, with a broad triangular black patch below the eye.
A continuous black stripe runs from behind the eye to the gill-cover edge, with a broad triangular black patch below the eye. A small mouthbrooder.
- Adult length
- Up to 3.6 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 22–27 °C
- pH
- 5–7
- Hardness
- 1–5 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Inhabits lowland hill streams and acidic swamps with clear to brown water, in secondary forest, plantations and farmland.
Often exported in mixed batches with B. rubra, so hybridization is a risk. Identify by head markings and breed separately.
Appearance and identification
Males are less red than B. rubra, with wider spaces between black bars.
Social behaviour and territory
Prefer a single pair, with a 45×30 cm footprint. Persistent chasing by dominant fish occurs in groups.
Diet and feeding
Try suitably sized dry food, alternating with live or frozen foods such as Daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small portions and avoid overfeeding.