Betta Antuta - Pejalin | Wild Betta Fish

 Wild Caught Betta Antuta from Pejalin, Indonesia

From the Betta Unimaculata Complex.

Brown base body with blue iridescent on it’s head. They are mostly known for their larger dragon-like scales on the head. Older males develop a beautiful blue mask.

IUCN Red List: N/A (Not found on IUCN)

Basic Information

Temperament: Like many of the species in this complex, with the largest bettas, they can be aggressive. We recommend that they be kept in a species only tank as they can eat anything that fits in their big mouth.

Maximum Size: 4-5 inches.

Diet: Currently feeding on live, frozen and dried foods.

TDS ~ 60 - 100

pH ~ 5.0 - 7.0

Temperature: 72 - 82F (prefer cooler temp, but higher temp induce coloration and breeding behaviors)

Diet: Carnivorous, we currently feed them blackworms, frozen bloodworms and pellets.

 Breeding: Mouthbrooder