Chukai betta - Betta tussyae

Scientific name: Betta tussyae

Common name: Chukai betta

Family: Osphronemidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 4 - 5 cm (1.57 - 1.97 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 5 - 6.3

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 2 - 8°N (35.71 - 142.86ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 21 - 25 °C (69.8 - 77°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South Asia

Temperament to its own species: peaceful to females

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Top levels

Food and feeding

Some specimens of Chukai bettas will accept flake foods while others will just refuse it. They fare much better on a diet of live or frozen foods. Brine shrimp, blood worms, daphnia and micro worms are ideal; vary them with each meal to prevent the fish from getting bored with one type of food.

Origin

Asia; Chukai bettas are found in Malaysia.

Sexing

Males display a brighter colouration and have extended dorsal and anal fins.

Breeding

Chukai bettas are bubble nest builders but unlike most of the other Betta species, the male will show no aggression to the female when guarding the nest. Keep one pair of fish in the tank as other fish will distract them, add floating plants or a piece of polystyrene to aid the fish create the bubble nest. The spawning will take 2-3 hours and about 40-50 eggs will be laid. These should hatch after 2 days and a few days later the fry will be free swimming.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Betta tussyae is 3-5 years.

Short description

Add wood or similar to create hiding places and add some floating plants to create shady areas. The water flow should be low and keep the water quality high with regular water changes.

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