Betta miniopinna

A slender black body with a slightly concave upper head profile, bright red pelvic fins with white filamentous tips, and no separate flank spot.

Natural habitat: Inhabits shaded, acidic swamp-forest waters over leaf litter and soft mud.

From the peat swamps of Bintan, it needs soft, acidic water. A black body alone does not distinguish similar species.

Appearance and identification

It differs clearly from B. persephone, which has darker pelvic fins.

Small groups may be kept with ample cover; separate a pair for breeding.

Try suitably sized dry food, alternating with live or frozen foods such as Daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small portions and avoid overfeeding.

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