Betta krataios

A yellow-brown body, turquoise reflections on the gill cover and a rounded tail.

A yellow-brown body, turquoise reflections on the gill cover and a rounded tail contrast with the reddish-brown body, golden gill cover and spade-shaped tail of B. dimidiata.

Adult length

Up to 4.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

22–28 °C

pH

5–7

Hardness

1–5 dGH

Natural habitat

Inhabits forest-swamp streams and shallow pools, often with humic-stained water over leaves, branches and roots.

Needs soft water, shade and retreats.