Whiteseam Fighter (Betta albimarginata)
Fish in the family Osphronemidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameBetta albimarginata
FamilyOsphronemidae
Also known asWhite-edged Betta, Strawberry Betta
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Adult size1.6 in
Minimum tank size5 gallons
Water parametersTemp 73-80°F, pH 5.0-6.5, GH 1-5 dGH
Appearance
Small betta with a bright orange-red body and crisp black-and-white edged fins giving the white-seam appearance.
Difficulty and care for the Whiteseam Fighter
Moderate
Origin and habitat
East Kalimantan, Borneo
Keeper notes
Peaceful mouthbrooding betta that can be kept as a pair or small colony in a soft-water species tank. Not for community tanks with boisterous fish.
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