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Betta akarensis

Photo by Eric Bourdier
Keeping Betta akarensis from an Aquarist View
Housing
Betta akarensis 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 55 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.
Water Conditions
Betta akarensis should have soft acidic water that is well filtered. They should be kept at mid 70s F.
Sexing
Males are more intensely colored. Males also have pointed dorsal and anal fins whereas females are rounder.
Reproduction
Akarensis is a paternal mouthbrooder.
Similar Species
Similar species would be all akarensis complex members.
Identification
Identification is based upon the face stripes.
Size:
14.0 cm; 5 1/2 in TL
pH range: 5.5 – 6.8
dH range: 12.0
Temperature range: 21 – 27°C; 70 – 81°
FEtymology: Referring to Akar, it’s type locality.
Reproduction: Mouthbrooder
by: Gerald Griffin IBC 05.17.08
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