Betta rutilans

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:appearance flaring fins to attract females
gptkbp:aquarium_trade available in pet stores
requires space and hiding spots
gptkbp:average_temperature should be stable
24-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:breeding_behavior egg-laying
bubble nest builder
can be aggressive towards each other
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in captivity
gptkbp:care_instructions fry are free-swimming after a few days
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color varied, often with red and blue hues
gptkbp:coloration males more colorful than females
less vibrant than males
gptkbp:common_name Red Betta
gptkbp:conservation_status not evaluated
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:distribution Malaysia and Indonesia
gptkbp:egg_size up to 100 eggs per spawn
males guard eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Osphronemidae
gptkbp:fins long fins
gptkbp:first_described_by Kottelat, 1994
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 20 gallons recommended
should be separate from main tank
planted tanks preferred
gptkbp:genetic_diversity various color morphs exist
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Betta
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Betta rutilans
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan 3-5 years in captivity
gptkbp:male_aggression high during breeding season
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:nesting males court females
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:p_hlevel 6.5-7.5
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Betta_splendens
gptkbp:reproduction may show interest in males
gptkbp:research_interest popular among aquarists
gptkbp:scientific_classification binomial nomenclature
gptkbp:size up to 7 cm
gptkbp:social_structure can be kept singly or in pairs
gptkbp:tank_mates peaceful species recommended
gptkbp:water_management gentle filtration recommended
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Betta
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5