Clarets Betta (Betta coccina)
Fish in the family Osphronemidae. Hard care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameBetta coccina
FamilyOsphronemidae
Also known asWine-red Betta, Coccina Betta
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
DietCarnivore
Adult size2.2 in
Minimum tank size5 gallons
Water parametersTemp 73-81°F, pH 4.0-6.0, GH 1-4 dGH
Appearance
Deep wine-red slender body often with a green lateral spot; classic blackwater bubblenester.
Difficulty and care for the Clarets Betta
Hard
Origin and habitat
Sumatra and Malay Peninsula
Keeper notes
Bubblenester of the coccina complex; males territorial but pairs and small groups work in dense blackwater setups.
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