fish · Osphronemidae
Betta andrei
Betta andrei
Wild range: Southeast Asia (Asia)
At a glance: Betta andrei care
Compiled reference information. Review the care notes and original sources below.
What temperature is listed for Betta andrei?
The compiled profile lists 24.0–30.0 °C for Betta andrei (Betta andrei). Check the original sources below for context and differing recommendations.
What tank size is listed for Betta andrei?
The profile lists a minimum tank volume of 5.0 US gallons (18.9 liters). Volume alone does not establish suitability; consider dimensions, group size and other inhabitants alongside the full care notes.
What pH is listed for Betta andrei?
The compiled profile lists a pH of 5.0–7.2. Review the cited care sources alongside the other water parameters in this profile.
Natural habitat
Betta andrei is known from Singkep Island in Indonesia's Riau-Lingga archipelago. It was described in 2023 as a blackwater fighting fish of the Betta waseri group.
Where they are found
It is limited to Singkep Island, making it particularly sensitive to habitat changes.
Aquarium care
To keep a Betta healthy, provide a tank no smaller than 18.92 liters (5 gallons) with a good filtration system. Heating is essential, as Bettas thrive in temperatures between 25°C and 26°C. Regular water changes of 25%-50% weekly will help maintain water quality. The inclusion of plants and decorations will offer hiding spots, enriching their habitat without causing damage to their delicate fins.
Feeding
A varied diet is important, including high-quality flakes, frozen foods, and live foods to ensure optimal health and coloration.
Compatibility
While Betta andrei can be kept with selected species, they should not be housed with similarly shaped or colored males, as they may be aggressive. Community tanks should include plenty of space and hiding spots.
Breeding
A member of the mouthbrooding Betta waseri group. Brooding has not yet been documented for this species, but its close relatives are paternal mouthbrooders, in which the male carries the eggs in his mouth until the fry are free-swimming. It is not a bubble-nester.
Sources
Compiled from multiple independent care sheets — not copied from a single site.