PeekFishDiscover what makes each fish differentFishkeeping guides
EN ▾
AI illustration of Betta stigmosa, complete left-facing side view

Betta stigmosa

Betta stigmosa

Both sexes have bars on the dorsal, anal and caudal fins; a mouthbrooding betta from Malay Peninsula forest streams.

Both sexes have bars on the dorsal, anal and caudal fins: alternating blue and black on the dorsal and tail, black bars and a dark outer margin on the anal. A mouthbrooding betta from Malay Peninsula forest streams.

Adult length
Up to 5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature
22–28 °C
Hardness
0–5 dGH
Natural habitat
Inhabits hill streams.

Needs cover and access to the water surface. Avoid active, assertive companions.

View comparison →

Social behaviour and territory

Can be kept in pairs or small groups in 60 × 30 cm.

Diet and feeding

Try suitably sized dried foods, rotating with live or frozen foods such as Daphnia and Artemia. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding.

Sources

www.fishbase.se ↗ 2026-10-25

www.seriouslyfish.com ↗ 2026-10-23

PeekFish · Ornamental fish

Privacy and analytics