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Betta dimidiata
Betta dimidiata
A reddish-brown body and golden gill-cover scales, with an elongated, spade-shaped tail in adults.
A reddish-brown body and golden gill-cover scales, with an elongated, spade-shaped tail in adults. A small mouthbrooding betta.
- Adult length
- Up to 4 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 22–27 °C
- Hardness
- 1–5 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Inhabits forest streams and swamp forest, especially accumulations of leaf litter.
From forest swamps with low mineral content. Needs soft water and gentle flow; leave an air space above the water and prevent jumping.
Appearance and identification
Easily confused with the round-tailed B. krataios.
Social behaviour and territory
Can be kept as a pair or small group in 45×30 cm with shelter.
Diet and feeding
Try suitably sized dry food and alternate live or frozen foods such as Daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding.