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Betta taeniata

Striped Betta, Banded Betta
Temperature
22–27°C
pH
7–7
dGH
3–5 ppm
Size
5.5 cm
Tank
40 L
Betta taeniata is a beautiful labyrinth fish known for its striking striped patterns along the body. These fish are generally peaceful, though males can exhibit aggression when establishing territory or during breeding. ### Care Tips: - **Aquarium Setup:** A planted tank with plenty of hiding spots is ideal. Use caves or dense vegetation for shelter. - **Tankmates:** Consider non-aggressive species that thrive in similar water conditions. - **Diet:** This species is carnivorous and prefers live or frozen foods, including brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. - **Breeding:** Breeding Betta taeniata can be challenging but rewarding. Males build bubble nests to protect the eggs. ### Risks: - **Stress and Aggression:** Monitor for stress signs due to suboptimal water parameters or incompatible tank mates.

Water parameters

Hardness
3–5 ppm
Temperature
22–27°C
pH
7–7

Tank & size

Fish size
5.5 cm
Tank length
40 cm
Tank volume
40 L

Distribution

Indonesia,Malaysia.

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