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Scientific Name Betta smaragdina  Ladiges, 1972
Common Names Emerald Green Betta
Blue Betta, Peaceful Betta, Smaragdbetta (Germany)
Type Locality Nongkhai, Thailand.
Etymology Betta: Siamese local name of the fish "ikan bettah". 
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Size 70mm or 2.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins.
IUCN Red List Category Data Deficient, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2011.
pH 6.0 - 8.0
Temperature 24.0-27.0°C or 75.2-80.6°F (Show species within this range)
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Breeding Male builds a bubble nest under a leaf or piece of floating plastic (margarine tub lid or similar), then entices the female into lay eggs in the nest, and guards the eggs/fry until they are free swimming.
It is best to remove the female after the spawn, as the male may see her as a threat.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Die Aquarien- und Terrarienzeitschrift (DATZ) v. 25 (no. 6), pp 190, Figs.
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Last Update 2019 Oct 26 05:27 (species record created: 2011 Jul 03 04:08)