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[ARRIVED 16-MAY-2026] Betta Albimarginata 3-5cm (PAIR)Betta albimarginata Rare mouthbrooding wild betta known for its striking red coloration, white fin margins, and peaceful natural behaviour Quick Facts Scientific Name: Betta albimarginata Common Name: White Edge Mouthbrooding Betta Size: Approx. 45 cm Temperament: Peaceful Difficulty: Intermediate Best Kept: Pair or species group Is this for you? Good if: You appreciate rare wild bettas You enjoy natural behaviour and breeding projects You keep
Betta albimarginata
Rare mouthbrooding wild betta known for its striking red coloration, white fin margins, and peaceful natural behaviour
Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Betta albimarginata
- Common Name: White-Edge Mouthbrooding Betta
- Size: Approx. 4–5 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Difficulty: 🟡 Intermediate
- Best Kept: Pair or species group
Is this for you?
✔️ Good if:
- You appreciate rare wild bettas
- You enjoy natural behaviour and breeding projects
- You keep planted or blackwater aquariums
- You want a peaceful feature fish
❌ Avoid if:
- You want brightly aggressive display bettas
- You keep highly aggressive community fish
- You prefer hard alkaline water setups
- You want a low-attention beginner species
Why this fish?
Betta albimarginata is one of the most sought-after wild betta species due to its peaceful temperament, elegant appearance, and fascinating paternal mouthbrooding behaviour.
Males display rich red coloration with distinct white edging along the fins, creating a refined and natural appearance very different from commercial domestic bettas.
Unlike many fighting bettas, this species is generally calmer and can often be maintained successfully in carefully planned species groups or peaceful blackwater aquariums.
Care Requirements
- Tank Size: 30L+ recommended
- Temperature: 24–28°C
- pH: 5.5–7.0 preferred
- Water: Soft, clean, stable
- Diet: Live, frozen, and quality prepared foods
- Setup: Heavily planted with hiding spaces
Temperament & Compatibility
- Generally peaceful for a betta species
- Best kept with calm tank mates
- Can be shy in busy aquariums
- Suitable for species-focused setups
- Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping fish
Common mistakes
- Treating them like domestic fighting bettas
- Keeping in overly bright or exposed tanks
- Using hard alkaline water long-term
- Housing with aggressive community fish
- Skipping lid coverage — wild bettas can jump
Breeding Notes
Betta albimarginata is a paternal mouthbrooder.
After spawning, the male carries the eggs and fry in his mouth until fully developed, making this species especially interesting for hobbyists interested in natural breeding behaviour.
Stable soft water and low-stress conditions significantly improve breeding success.
Pair with
- Leaf litter and driftwood
- Blackwater botanicals
- Soft lighting and floating plants
- Live and frozen foods
- Peaceful nano fish
Important Notes
- This is a wild betta species, not a domestic splendens type
- Colours may intensify with maturity and conditioning
- Requires stable water quality
- Secure lid recommended
- Best suited to calm aquariums
Wild bettas like albimarginata are often less about flashy finnage and more about behaviour, rarity, and natural interaction. Many hobbyists end up preferring them over domestic bettas once they experience their calmer temperament and breeding behaviour.
FAQ
Are they aggressive like Siamese fighting fish?
Generally no. They are much more peaceful than domestic Betta splendens.
Can they live together?
In the right setup, pairs or groups can sometimes work with careful monitoring.
Do they need soft water?
Yes. Softer, stable water conditions are preferred long-term.
Are they suitable for beginners?
They are better suited to intermediate hobbyists familiar with stable aquarium management.
What makes them special?
Their peaceful temperament, mouthbrooding behaviour, and rarity among wild bettas.
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