fish · Osphronemidae
Betta breviobesa
Betta breviobesa
Wild range: Southeast Asia (Asia)
At a glance: Betta breviobesa care
Compiled reference information. Review the care notes and original sources below.
What temperature is listed for Betta breviobesa?
The compiled profile lists 21.0–27.0 °C for Betta breviobesa (Betta breviobesa). Check the original sources below for context and differing recommendations.
What tank size is listed for Betta breviobesa?
The profile lists a minimum tank volume of 10.0 US gallons (38.0 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 breviobesa?
The compiled profile lists a pH of 6.5–7.0. Review the cited care sources alongside the other water parameters in this profile.
Natural habitat
Betta breviobesa is a Bornean fighting fish known from Kalimantan, Indonesia. Little has been published about its wild habitat. In aquaria it is kept in soft, slightly acidic water, like other Bornean forest bettas.
Where they are found
Endemic to Indonesian Borneo (Kalimantan).
Aquarium care
Betta fish are hardy but thrive best in a properly maintained aquarium with stable water conditions. Regular monitoring and partial water changes are essential for their health.
Feeding
Betta fish are carnivorous, and a staple diet should include high-quality pellets specifically designed for bettas, supplemented with occasional live or frozen foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp for added nutrition.
Compatibility
Bettas are territorial and may display aggression towards other males or similarly shaped fish. Ensure they're in a suitable community with peaceful species as tank mates.
Breeding
A paternal mouthbrooder of the Betta pugnax group. After spawning, the male carries the eggs in his mouth for about two weeks before releasing free-swimming fry. The female often starts the spawning.
Sources
Compiled from multiple independent care sheets — not copied from a single site.