Our Guide To Keeping Wild Betta Ocellata Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Betta ocellata
   • Common name: Ocellated Betta
   • Family: Osphronemidae
   • Origin: Southeast Asia
   • Adult length: 5 cm
   • Lifespan: 2 to 3 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Ocellated Bettas prefer a tank with dense vegetation and hiding spots. A minimum tank size of 20 litres is recommended for a single fish.
   • Provide floating plants and leaf litter to mimic their natural habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Ocellated Bettas thrive in slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.
   • Keep the water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A gentle water flow is suitable for these fish, so choose a filter that provides gentle filtration.

5. Diet:

   • Ocellated Bettas are carnivores and prefer live or frozen foods. Offer them a varied diet consisting of high-quality pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.

6. Tank mates:

   • Ocellated Bettas are solitary fish and should be kept alone in their tank. They are aggressive towards other Betta species and may not tolerate tank mates.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Ocellated Bettas are territorial and may exhibit aggression towards other fish, especially males of their own species.
   • Keep them in a species-only tank or with peaceful tank mates that won't provoke aggression.