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Pontian Betta

Betta pulchra

Pontian Betta (Betta pulchra)
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Scientific name
Betta pulchra
Family
Osphronemidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Osphronemidae
Order
Anabantiformes

Origin

Native region
Ásia

Water

Temperature
22–27 °C
pH
3.5–6.5
General hardness (GH)
0–5 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
6 cm
Minimum tank (volume)
72 L
Minimum tank (length)
80 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Aggressive
Social life
Pair
Swimming level
Middle

Care

Care difficulty
Moderate

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Mouthbrooder

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Data deficient (DD)

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