| Content | Dermogenys pusilla
Characteristics:
Max Size: 3″
Care Level: Intermediate
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Top of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 70° – 85°
PH: 6.8 - 8
dGH: 8 - 12
dKH: 4 - 8
Min Tank Size: 20 gal
Grouping: 1-3
Tank Mates
Top dwellers like other live bearing fish, guppies, mollies, endlers, small rainbowfish.
Most peaceful mid-dwelling fish like tetras, rasboras. Avoid petite size nano fish.
Bottom dwellers like corydoras, gobies and snails.
Avoid aggressive fish as halfbeaks can get startled and jump.
Notes
Halfbeaks have a slender body with a beak-like mouth where the lower jaw is longer than the top. They're related to flying fishes and require a tank that's more long and tall. Males can get aggressive towards each other and "wrestle" for their mate. Keep in a ratio of 1:3 male to female. They're live bearing fish who prefer a well-planted tank with hiding spots and room to swim. A lid is a must as they can get startled and jump way outside the tank. | Betta spenden
Characteristics:
Max Size: 3″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Aggressive
Dwelling: Top of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 76 – 82
PH: 6.5 - 7.5
dGH: 2 - 5
dKH: 1 – 4
Tank Size: 5 gal
Grouping: Single
Tank Mates
Peaceful mid-dwelling nano fish like ember tetras, harlequin rasboras, and celestial pearl danios, but keep them in strong groups
Bottom dwellers like Kuhli loaches, Corydoras, Malaysian Trumpet snails. Depending on each individual betta, dwarf shrimp may or may not get eaten.
Avoid other aggressive, fin-nipping or even colorful fish like tiger barbs and fancy guppies.
Prevent stressing the betta by keeping top dwelling fish to a minimum.
Avoid larger fish which can prey or intimidate like cichlids.
Notes
Koi Bettas are a type of Marble Betta but with coloration and patterns resembling a Japanese Koi Fish. There is no cross-breeding with an actual Koi carp.
Betta fish are also known as Siamese or Japanese Fighting Fish. They're very territorial and should never be kept together unless for short-term breeding. Despite their aggressive nature, they can have a curious and playful personality. They'll often recognize their caretaker and will even come up to the glass to greet them. The betta spenden species come in a variety of tail shapes, colors and patterns. They're easily the show piece to any tank and their extravagant tails flow like living art. Provide their space with a lot of plants, slow water agitation and warm waters to keep them healthy and active.
Regardless of what you see in retail stores or what people say, NEVER keep a betta in anything less than a 5 gallon tank.
https://plantedtankmates.com/types-of-betta-fish/ | Trichopodus trichopterus var. Three-Spot
Characteristics:
Max Size: 5″
Care Level: Intermediate
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle to Top of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 82
PH: 6 - 7.5
dGH: 4 - 15
dKH: 3 – 8
Tank Size: 30 gal
Grouping: 1, or 6+
Tank Mates
Larger nano community fish like large tetras, rasboras, peaceful barbs, Tinfoil Barbs that dwell at the middle of the tank
Slightly smaller or equal in size fish such as dwarf cichlids, German Blue Rams, Apistogramma
Larger bottom feeders like loaches, corydoras, Siamese Algae Eaters
Avoid fin nipping fish
Notes
Three-Spot Gouramis are recognized by the two spots on their body and the 3rd suggestive spot being their eye. They're a color variation from the same Trichopodus trichopterus species as the Opaline Gourami, Blue Gourami, Gold Gourami and Lavendar Gourami.
Keep as a single feature fish, or as a male & female pair. They're generally peaceful community fish but can become semi-aggressive towards each other, especially males. When in groups, keep 1 male to every 3 female ratio. | Trichopodus leerii
Characteristics:
Max Size: 5″
Care Level: Intermediate
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle to Top of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 82
PH: 6 - 7.5
dGH: 4 - 15
dKH: 3 – 8
Tank Size: 30 gal
Grouping: 1, or 6+
Tank Mates
Larger nano community fish like large tetras, rasboras, peaceful barbs, Tinfoil Barbs that dwell at the middle of the tank
Slightly smaller or equal in size fish such as dwarf cichlids, German Blue Rams, Apistogramma
Larger bottom feeders like loaches, corydoras, Siamese Algae Eaters
Avoid fin nipping fish
Notes
Also known as Leeri or Lace Gourami. Keep as a single feature fish, or as a male & female pair. They're generally peaceful community fish but can become semi-aggressive towards each other, especially males. When in groups, keep 1 male to every 2-3 female ratio. | Trichogaster Ialius
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2.5″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle to Top of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 82
PH: 6 - 7.5
dGH: 4 - 15
dKH: 3 – 8
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 1, or 6+
Tank Mates
Most nano community fish like Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Guppies
Bottom feeders like loaches, corydoras, otocinclus, snails. Adult shrimp OK, but smaller shrimp or fry can become snacks.
Notes
Same species as the Dwarf Gourami but with a different color pattern. Keep as a single feature fish, or as a male & female pair. They're generally peaceful community fish but can become semi-aggressive towards each other, especially males. When in groups, keep 1 male to every 2-3 female ratio. | Trichopsis Pumila
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.5″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle to Top of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 82
PH: 6 - 7
dGH: 4 - 8
dKH: 2 - 6
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 4 or more
Tank Mates
Caridina Shrimp, Amano Shrimp, Cardinal and Neon Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Pygmy and Leopard Corydoras, Otocinclus
Notes
Unlike dwarf gouramis, Sparkling Gouramis are non-territorial towards one another and do OK in groups. |
