Betta strohi

Both sexes have rounded tails; males have green to blue-green iridescence over a brown base and two orange-red gill-cover bars.

Both sexes have rounded tails. Males have green to blue-green iridescence on upper-body scales over a brown base, with two orange-red gill-cover bars; female bars are more golden. The dorsal outline has a distinct angle where the head meets the body.

Adult length: Up to 7 cm
Water temperature: 22–24 °C
pH: 4.5–5.5

Natural habitat: Native to waters of Indonesia; detailed wild habitat information is limited.

Keep in relatively cool, clean, soft, acidic water, with a secure lid against jumping.

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Appearance and identification

Very similar to B. foerschi; gold-red gill-cover coloration alone does not identify it.

Social behaviour and territory

A single pair is preferable, in about 54 litres. Groups need a larger, heavily planted tank at least 100 cm long.

Diet and feeding

Breeding accounts use animal foods such as mosquito larvae.

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