Akar betta - Betta akarensis
Scientific name: Betta akarensis
Common name: Akar betta
Family: Osphronemidae
Usual size in fish tanks: 10 - 14 cm (3.94 - 5.51 inch)
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Recommended pH range for the species: 5.5 - 6.8
Recommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 16°N (178.57 - 285.71ppm)
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Recommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C (71.6 - 82.4°F)
The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning
Where the species comes from: South Asia
Temperament to its own species: peaceful
Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful
Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels
Food and feeding
Akar bettas should accept all foods offered. Quality flake should be given along with treats of small live of frozen foods. Cyclops, daphnia, and brine shrimp are ideal for this.
Origin
Asia; Akar bettas are to be found in Borneo.
Sexing
Males will have extended dorsal and anal fins. They will also show a green iridescence on the gill covers, there will be no colouration in this area on the female.
Breeding
Betta akarensis are a mouth brooding Betta. Softening the water will often induce spawning which will be initiated by the male displaying to the female. When the eggs are laid the male will scoop them into his mouth and do all of the brooding. The female should be removed once the male is holding or he may swallow the eggs. When the fry have been released, they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for Betta akarensis is 2-3 years.
Short description
Water quality must be high to keep Akar bettas although they are tolerant of a range of water parameters. They prefer to be kept in groups.Keep this Betta with peaceful species only.