fish · Osphronemidae
Spotted-throat betta
Betta spilotogena
Wild range: Southeast Asia (Asia)
At a glance: Spotted-throat betta care
Compiled reference information. Review the care notes and original sources below.
What temperature is listed for Spotted-throat betta?
The compiled profile lists 24.0–29.0 °C for Spotted-throat betta (Betta spilotogena). Check the original sources below for context and differing recommendations.
What tank size is listed for Spotted-throat betta?
The profile lists a minimum tank volume of 19.0 US gallons (72.0 liters). Volume alone does not establish suitability; consider dimensions, group size and other inhabitants alongside the full care notes.
What pH is listed for Spotted-throat betta?
The compiled profile lists a pH of 4.9–5.5. Review the cited care sources alongside the other water parameters in this profile.
Natural habitat
Betta spilotogena lives in shaded swamps and the small streams that drain them on Bintan and Singkep, in Indonesia's Riau Islands. It keeps to shallow water, about a metre deep or less, among dense bank vegetation.
Where they are found
Known only from Pulau Bintan and Pulau Singkep in the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia. Its range is very small, and the IUCN lists it as Critically Endangered.
Aquarium care
Best kept as a pair or small group in a covered, dimly lit species tank with leaf litter, floating plants and hiding places. Use soft, acidic water, gentle filtration and small, regular water changes. Wild bettas from blackwater habitats cope poorly with sudden changes.
Feeding
Feed a varied diet focusing on high-quality betta pellets, live or frozen foods like worms and brine shrimp. In tanks without filtration, feed sparingly once daily and remove uneaten food within two minutes. In filtered tanks, offer feedings 1-2 times a day.
Compatibility
Best in a species tank. Pairs can be kept together, but rival males will spar. If you add tankmates, choose small, peaceful fish that like the same soft, acidic water.
Breeding
A paternal mouthbrooder of the Betta waseri group. After spawning, the male holds the eggs in his mouth until he releases free-swimming fry, usually after about two weeks. Leave the brooding male undisturbed.
Sources
Compiled from multiple independent care sheets — not copied from a single site.