Betta fusca*
Regan 1910
Male Betta fusca
Photo by Gary Chen
Keeping Betta fusca from an Aquarist View
| Housing |
Betta fusca 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 30 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, fusca is very tolerant of water chemistry
and thrives in almost any type of water as long as it is clean and well
filtered. They should be kept at cool to mid 70s F. |
| Sexing |
Males have a broader head then females and have a caudal
spike typical of pugnax complex and longer pelvic fins. Females ovaries
might be visible via spotlighting. |
| Reproduction |
Fusca is a paternal mouthbrooder and the male incubates
from 12 to 18 days with 14 days being very consistent. Incubation time
can vary with water temperature. Females normally initiate spawning. |
| Similar Species |
Similar species would be pugnax complex members. |
| Identification |
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*Taxonomy is currently in doubt whether this species
actually exists. It is likely the fusca imported are raja or other
pugnax complex members.
Articles on Related Species
Hellweg, Michael.
I’ve Got a New Mouthbrooding Betta – Now What?. 2003.
Griffin, Gerald.
Working with
wild Bettas Flare! 2006
| Original Citation |
Regan, C. T. 1910. [84] |
| References |
Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl, 1991. [25]
Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. Bond, J.R. Brooker, E.A.
Lachner, R.N. Lea and W.B. Scott, 1991. [88]
Kottelat, M., A.J. Whitten, S.N. Kartikasari and S.
Wirjoatmodjo, 1993. [58]
Neugebauer, Norbert, 2002. [136]
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| Type Locality |
Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Syntype |
BMNH 1908.7.13.18-19 (2) |
| Where Found |
Countries:
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Indonesia
Malaysia
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| Known Occurrences: |
Malaysia: River Mertang, via Kuala
Pilah, Federated Malay States
Malaysia: Teloh Bahang, Penang
Malaysia: Temerloh, Perak
Malaysia: Terachi, Federated Malay States |
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Miscellaneous Information |
Max Size:
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8.2 cm TL |
| pH range: |
5.5 - 7.0 |
| dH range: |
12.0 |
| Temperature range: |
22 - 26°C |
| Reproduction: |
Mouthbrooder |
Last modification submitted by Gerald
Griffin 05.04.08 (mm.dd.yy)
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Betta fusca
male
Picture by Mark
Denaro |
Betta fusca
male
Picture by Gary Chen |
Betta fusca
female
Picture by Gary Chen |
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