JEALOUS BETTA

Scientific name: Betta livida Pronunciation: Bay-tah lee-wee-dah Size: To around 3.5cm

Origin: Endemic to Peninsular Malaysia Habitat: Blackwater streams and peat swamps with heavy overhanging vegetation

Tank size: 60x30x30cm Water requirements: An obligate blackwater acidophile;

3.2-6.0pH, 0-4°H

Temperature: 22-26°C Temperament: Peaceful enough with non-Betta fish, but difficult to keep in communities

Feeding: Will take flakes as well as live and frozen meaty foods like Daphnia and

Cyclops

Availability and cost: One of the rarest Betta, classed as Endangered by the

IUCN. Only seek this fish if you have an eye to breeding it, and from a captive-reared supply. Will likely be expensive, so you’ll need to negotiate a price.