Betta Unimaculata "Tarakan Yellow" (betta Ocellata) | Wild Type Bettas

From the Betta Unimaculata Complex.

IUCN Red List: Data Deficient (Not enough information at this time)

Wild Caught Betta Unimaculata from Tarakan

A large Unimactulata type found on the island of Tarakan. They are known from the full color iridescence cheeks. Fully grown adult males have longer ventral fins and larger body as well has iridescent plating on cheeks. Female can sometimes have iridesence on its cheeks. These are also known as betta ocellata, it is unknown if they are the same or different species.

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: 3.5 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