Betta Stiktos | Rare Bettas

From the Betta Splendens Complex.

The rarest of all the splendens complex found only in the Mekong River basin in Cambodia from the locality of Stung Streng. This species was thought to be once extinct but a recent reemergence by a handful of breeders was made. Physically they are very similar to Smaragdinas, however, they have a much smaller stouter body as well as fins. The scaling is also different in that they tend to have less spread iridescence on the body but more prominent scaling on the face.

These are kept in our hygenic temperature control drip system.  All males come from the same lineage and are generally similar.

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IUCN Red List: Data Deficient (Not enough information at this time but most likely highly endangered in the wild)

Basic Information

Temperament: Males are VERY aggressive and should be kept alone or in tanks with non-male betta mates. Can be kept in a planted community tank of multiple females if there is adequate space.

Max Size: 2 inches

TDS: 60 - 200 (We keep them in soft water with low TDS to match our other wild bettas but they are more tolerant of water conditions.)

pH: 5.0-7.0

Temperature: 75-85 (much better coloration at a warmer temperature above 78 degrees)

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

Breeding: Bubblenester