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Betta compuncta

Also known as compuncta betta, wild betta compuncta, mouthbrooding betta compuncta, ベタ・コンプンクタ, cupang compuncta, 康氏斗鱼

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A mouthbrooding wild betta from the B. unimaculata group, with a slender brownish body, dark stripes when stressed and males showing a broad head and fine iridescent spotting on the gill covers and fins. It is kept by wild betta enthusiasts for its calm nature and interesting parental behaviour.

Care at a glance

Care level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult size: 8 cm
Temperature: 22 to 27 °C
pH: 4.5 to 6.5
Smallest tank: 60 litres
Keep as: A pair or a small group with plenty of cover
Diet: Carnivore: live and frozen bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp and small insects, plus quality small pellets
Swims: Middle of the tank
Lifespan: 5 to 8 years
Water: Freshwater
Wild range: Indonesia: Kalimantan Barat (Borneo), Kapuas basin

Breeding

Males brood the eggs in their mouths for around two weeks after a spawning embrace. Breeding is achievable in a quiet, well-planted, soft and acidic setup, but disturbance can make males swallow or spit the brood.

Good to know

Needs a tightly covered tank as it can jump, and very soft acidic water. Easily confused with other unimaculata-group species such as B. ideii and B. macrostoma relatives, so buy from collection-data sources.

Tankmates to consider

Same water, overlapping temperature and pH, similar size and peaceful. Check each one's page before you mix them.

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