The Betta Pugnax was first discovered and named back in 1850.
It is commonly known as the "Penang Mouthbrooding Fighter"
It also belongs to the family of the Belontiidae.
The Betta Pugnax comes originally from Cambodia, and can also be found in parts of Malaysia and Indonesia.
The Betta Pugnax will grow to almost 4 inches in length. The Betta Pugnax is carnivorous.
In a bowl or tank it will gladly feed on flakes as well as frozen fish foods.
The temperature range for a Betta Pugnax is anywhere from 72 to 82°F, and it needs a pH level of anywhere from 6.0 to 7.0
The Betta Pugnax is easily kept in a community situation where the tank contains a sufficient amount of softwater.
The water MUST be clean and crystal clear as the Betta Pugnax doesn't like murky waters at all.
If you use lots of plants for cover the Betta Pugnax males will immediatel take shelter especially when they're incubating the females eggs.
The baby fry should be fed very small amounts of brine shrimp or similar foods from a pet store designed for baby Bettas.
The Pugnax Bettas are also known as Giant Bettas, Mouthbrooding Bettas, Malaysian Bettas, Penang Betta Fish, and Big Eye Betta Mouthbrooders.
The Pugnax Is Part of The Family:
Betta Breviobesus
Betta Enisae
Betta Fusca
Betta Pulchra
Betta Schalleri
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