Betta Macrostoma

Betta macrostoma

A mouthbrooding betta with a large head and warm orange-red coloration on males. One of the most prized wild bettas. Requires soft, acidic water and pristine conditions.

Care Parameters

Adult size

6 cm

Min tank

30 L

Temperature

22–26°C

4–6

0–4 dGH

Diet

Carnivore

Temperament

Peaceful

Water zone

Middle

Difficulty

Advanced

Schooling

Pairs.

Suitable Plants

Staurogyne repens

Care profile for Staurogyne repens: medium light, low CO₂, beginner difficulty.

Marimo Moss Ball

A rare, spherical green algae ball that grows extremely slowly. Requires almost no maintenance — just occasional squeezing and turning. A fascinating living decoration.

Anacharis

Care profile for Anacharis: low light, none CO₂, beginner difficulty.

Java Fern

Care profile for Java Fern: low light, none CO₂, beginner difficulty.

Hornwort

Care profile for Hornwort: low light, none CO₂, beginner difficulty.

Compatible Invertebrates

Vampire Shrimp

A large, impressive freshwater shrimp with fan-like appendages used to filter feed from the current. Can grow up to 15 cm and requires strong water flow and clean, well-oxygenated water.

Cherry Shrimp

The most popular freshwater shrimp — bright red coloration, extremely hardy, and prolific breeder. The gateway species for shrimp keeping. Tolerates a wide range of conditions.

Red Cherry Shrimp

A tiny, vivid red dwarf shrimp that breeds easily and endlessly entertains. Fine in nano tanks from 20 L; keep GH 4-15 dGH for successful molting, avoid copper-based medications entirely, and use a sponge filter so young shrimplets never get sucked in.

Ghost Shrimp

A see-through, feather-light scavenger sold by the handful. Tough across 3-15 dGH and a wide temperature band. Beware mislabeled tankmates: true Ghost Shrimp is Palaemon paludosus, while the larger, more predatory Macrobrachium species are often sold under the same name.