Betta tussyae

Orange-red, with two darker longitudinal stripes and pale-gold vertical gill-cover markings.

Orange-red, with two darker longitudinal stripes and pale-gold vertical gill-cover markings. There is no flank spot or green iridescent spotting on the fins. Red pelvic fins end in white tips.

Adult length: Up to 3.7 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 22–27 °C
pH: 3–6
Hardness: 1–5 dGH

Natural habitat: Inhabits peat swamp forest.

A peat-blackwater bubble-nester needing soft, acidic water, gentle flow and retreats for females.

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Social behaviour and territory

Small groups may be kept with abundant shelter and broken sightlines; separate a pair for breeding.

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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