Tussy's Betta (Betta tussyae)
Fish in the family Osphronemidae. Hard care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameBetta tussyae
FamilyOsphronemidae
Also known asTussyae Betta
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
DietCarnivore
Adult size1.8 in
Minimum tank size5 gallons
Water parametersTemp 73-80°F, pH 4.0-6.0, GH 1-4 dGH
Appearance
Solid deep-red betta lacking a flank spot, with subtle iridescent fin edging; blackwater bubblenester.
Difficulty and care for the Tussy's Betta
Hard
Origin and habitat
Pahang, Malay Peninsula
Keeper notes
Coccina-complex bubblenester; territorial males kept as pairs in blackwater colonies.
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