Betta albimarginata
Kottelat & Ng 1994

Betta albimarginata male
© 1999 Michael Schlüter [2]
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Keeping Betta albimarginata from an
Aquarist View
Housing |
Betta albimarginata can be housed in pairs,
species tanks, and community tanks. Pairs can be housed in a 10 gallon
tank, groups should be housed in a 20 gallon tank or larger. Pairs
should be given cover such as caves and plants. In a pair or species
situation it is possible that fry could be discovered in the tanks. For
best results remove a brooding male. |
Water Conditions |
Not critical, albimarginata is very tolerant of water
chemistry and thrives in almost any type of water as long as it is clean
and well filtered however soft acidic water is best. They should be
kept at cool to mid 70s F. |
Sexing |
Albimarginata males normally are more intensely colored
then females. Females tend to have a washed out male look. Females
ovaries might be visible via spotlighting.
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Reproduction |
Albimarginata is a paternal mouthbrooder and the male
incubates from 10 to 15 days with 12 days being very consistent.
Incubation time can vary with water temperature. Females normally
initiate spawning. Normally between 3 to 40 fry are released. |
Similar Species |
Similar species would be channoides. Note, there
has been discussion about breaking albimarginata into 3 species based
upon their local data. |
Identification |
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Articles on Betta albimarginata
Articles on related species
I’ve Got a New Mouthbrooding Betta – Now What? Michael Hellweg. 2003.
Working with
wild Bettas Gerald Griffin. Flare! 2006
Original Citation |
Kottelat, M. and Ng, P. K. L. 1994. [56] |
References |
Anon., 1993. [156]
Froese, R. and D. Pauly, 2002. [126]
Kottelat, M. and A.J. Whitten, 1996. [58]
Thorup, Jesper, 2002. [121] |
Type Locality |
Sungei Sanul, trib. of Sungei Tikung,
Sungei Sebuku basin, Kalimantan Timur, Borneo. |
Holotype |
ZRC 38485 [ex CMK 9541] |
Paratype |
CMK 9549 (4),
MZB 5897 (1),
ROM uncat. (1),
ZRC 35121-22 (2) |
Countries |
Indonesia |
Preserved Specimens |
CAS 91949: Indonesia: Kalimantan Timur |
Miscellaneous
Information |
Max Size: |
5cm; 2 in |
Biotope: |
Occurs in forest streams with moderate current, in
shallow water (5-10 cm deep) in plant roots and leaf litter
along the shores. [126] |
Etymology: |
Latin; albus meaning white and margo
meaning margin in allusion to the white margin on the fins. |
Last modification submitted by Gerald
Griffin 02.10.08 (mm.dd.yy)
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Betta albimarginata
Photo by Kei Sasaki (Betta House)
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Betta albimarginata
Photo by Kei Sasaki (Betta House)
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Betta albimarginata
Photo by Kei Sasaki (Betta House)
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Betta albimarginata
Photo by Kei Sasaki (Betta House)
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Betta albimarginata
Photo by Kei Sasaki (Betta House)
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Betta albimarginata
Photo by Kei Sasaki (Betta House)
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Betta albimarginata
Photo by Kei Sasaki (Betta House)
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Betta albimarginata female
© 1999 Michael Schlüter [2] |
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Betta albimarginata male
©1999 Michael Schlüter[2] |
Betta albimarginata female
©1999 Michael Schlüter [2] |
Betta albimarginata pair
©2000 Michael Schlüter [2] |
Betta albimarginata pair
©2000 Michael Schlüter [2] |
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Betta albimarginata male mouthbrooding
©2000 Michael Schlüter [2] |
Betta albimarginata pair
©2000 Michael Schlüter [2] |
Betta albimarginata female
©1999 Michael Schlüter [2] |
Betta albimarginata young
©1999 Michael Schlüter [2] |
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Betta albimarginata male
Photo by Nonn Panitvong [3] |
Betta albimarginata female
Photo by Nonn Panitvong [3] |
Betta albimarginata
© Napraforgo (Kampffischesaquarium) [8] |
Betta albimarginata
© Napraforgo (Kampffischesaquarium) [8] |
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Betta albimarginata female
© Napraforgo (Kampffischesaquarium) [8] |
Betta albimarginata [3] |
Betta cf. albimarginata Pampang
Photo by Eric Naus [1] |
Betta cf. albimarginata Pampang
Photo by Eric Naus [1] |
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Betta cf. albimarginata Pampang
Photo by Eric Naus [1] |
Betta cf. albimarginata Pampang
Photo by Eric Naus [1] |
Betta albimarginata malinau
Photo by Ken Muller[15] |
Betta albimarginata malinau
Photo by Ken Muller[15]
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