Betta prima

A small mouthbrooding betta with a complete second post-eye stripe on the gill cover and no caudal-fin crossbars.

A small mouthbrooding betta with a complete second post-eye stripe on the gill cover and no caudal-fin crossbars. It was often mislabelled B. pugnax or B. taeniata.

Adult length: Up to 5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 23–27 °C
Hardness: 0–10 dGH

Natural habitat: Found in marshes and slow streams, among flooded vegetation.

Prefers slow-flowing areas sheltered by roots, leaf litter and similar cover. Avoid assertive feeding competitors, prevent jumping and keep the surface accessible for breathing.

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Appearance and identification

It was often mislabelled B. pugnax or B. taeniata.

Social behaviour and territory

Can be kept as a pair or small group in 60×30 cm.

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.

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