Wild caught Betta Livida from Indonesia
From the Betta Coccina Complex.
Betta Livida has a nice dark red color body with specks of metallic yellow/green. Some have a dark green spot in the center of the body. Like most coccinas, they have the reflective blue eyes.
IUCN Red List: Endangered (A very high risk of extinction in the wild.)
Basic Information
Temperament: Moderately aggressive, males can be territorial when establishing breeding grounds. However, because of their small size, you can keep multiples pairs as long as you have enough space and cover. Expect fin nipping. Recommended 1 pair per 5 gal.
Max Size: 1.2 - 1.5 inches
TDS: 60 - 100
pH: 5.0-6.5
Temperature : 75-82ºF
Diet: Carnivorous, we currently feed them live blackworms, frozen bloodworms and pellets.
Breeding: Bubblenester