| Scientific Name: | Betta Macrostoma |
Species Authority: | Regan, 1910 |
Habitat and Ecology
Systems: | Freshwater |
| Citation: | Kottelat, M. 1996. Betta macrostoma. In: IUCN 2013. | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. |
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Keeping Macrostoma Fish
"Have you ever thought about keeping macrostoma? The tropical fish hobby is full of fish that many people claim to be too difficult to keep and also fish that are on many people's dream list. B. macrostoma is frequently one of these fish. This betta can be very rewarding to keep and their personalities and aquarium behavior are a lot of fun to watch.
Here are some suggestions on how to successfully keep and even breed betta macrostoma.
Purchasing your first pair of bettas is a critical step for success. Remember that tank raised specimen are much easier to care for than wild fish. If you can find some F1 fry, that is probably the best (and cheapest) way to start with macrostoma.
This betta can be kept in pairs as long as they have a decent size aquarium. A 40 gallon tank is ideal. This gives the male and female plenty of room to get away from each other when one or the other is a touch moody. Provide plenty of places for them to hide. The more places you have for them to hide, the safer they feel and the more you will see them.
We prefer using driftwood with java moss and java ferns growing in the aquarium and on the wood.
PH should be low. 5.0 - 6.0 is great, but you may find higher or even lower is needed to stimulate successful breeding.
Clean water is a must.
Frequent water changes are needed, meaning 50% or more a week.
Some other suggestions for making happy Macs is to add Oak Leaves, or Almond leaves to the tank.
We usually add 2-4 leaves per 40 gallon tank. "
Ref: http://www.tropicalfishresource.com/bettamacrostoma.html
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