Betta Raja

I have been thinking it would be cool to get some wild betta types so I thought I would post my research along with pictures of the different types!

Unlike the siamese fighting fish we buy in the stores most wild types can be kept together in small groups or pairs. The Betta Raja is the same way. According to Seriouslyfish.com the originate from Sumatra Indonesia.

They are found in the lowland forest swamps and like lots of shade. They like the water temperature to be in the low 70's F.  Our pet bettas like temeratures between 76 and 85.

According to IBCbettas.org sexing the betta raja is done by looking at their head and caudal fin. Males generally have flatter and broader heads then females. And the males have a caudal spike.

I think they are a very cool looking betta. And I love that the wild types can be kept in pairs. More fish to 1 tank!