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Strawberry Betta

Betta albimarginata

Family: Osphronemidae

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Betta albimarginata, the Strawberry Betta, is a small mouthbrooding wild betta from Borneo distinguished by its deep red body, white-edged fins, and the characteristic white lip border that gives it its species name. Males incubate eggs orally and are typically less aggressive than bubble-nesting bettas. They do best in densely planted species tanks or carefully managed community setups with non-nippy tankmates.

Keeping this species

diet
Carnivore – micro pellets, live/frozen daphnia, bloodworms, mosquito larvae
breeding
Paternal mouthbrooder
lifespan
3–5 years
max size
4 cm (1.6 in)
tank size
10 gallons minimum
temperament
Mildly aggressive toward conspecific males; generally peaceful

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Water it likes

ph
5.0–7.0
ammonia
0 ppm
nitrate
<10 ppm
hardness
1–10 dGH
temperature
72–81°F (22–27°C)

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