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BettaNdemics We do high quality wild varieties from soldier to king, we take fishes which are introduced to market

05/12/2025

Paros harveyi community with Boraras maculatus ✨✨✨

Long wait🥲
30/11/2025

Long wait🥲

Parosphromenus Nagyi 😍😍😍
25/11/2025

Parosphromenus Nagyi 😍😍😍

Paros Alfredi 😍😍✨✨🎊
17/11/2025

Paros Alfredi 😍😍✨✨🎊

Magic of aqua_king_thailand product A-Qua color powder with almond powder and Thai herbs together for better water chemi...
07/11/2025

Magic of aqua_king_thailand product A-Qua color powder with almond powder and Thai herbs together for better water chemistry …. Have breed them successfully after long wait…. 😍😍😍😍😍😍 Brownorum babies…

04/11/2025

Paros Alfredi 😍😍😍

30/10/2025

🌿 Meet Parosphromenus nagyi — the Strawberry Licorice Gourami!
A rare from Malaysia’s peat swamps, this tiny beauty is a dream for blackwater aquarists and a conservation priority.

Species Snapshot

• Scientific name: Parosphromenus nagyi
• Common name: Strawberry Licorice Gourami
• Size: Up to 4 cm (1.6 in)
• Origin: Kuantan District, Pahang, Malaysia
• Status: Vulnerable (IUCN Red List) Wikipedia +1

Habitat & Behavior

• Found in deep, slow-moving creeks of peat swamp forests
• Thrives in acidic blackwater (pH 4.5–5.0, temp 20–24°C) FishBase
• Facultative air-breather — males build bubble nests in caves using atmospheric air Wikipedia

Appearance & Personality
• Males flaunt iridescent blue-green hues with elongated fins
• Peaceful, shy, and best kept in species-only setups
• Ideal for heavily planted tanks with leaf litter and low light marinelifeid...

📜 Fact
Named after Austrian aquarist Peter Nagy, who first brought this species to Europe in 1979.

✨ Parosphromenus phoenicurus ✨A rare jewel from the blackwater streams of Borneo. Known for its striking flame-red tail ...
01/10/2025

✨ Parosphromenus phoenicurus ✨
A rare jewel from the blackwater streams of Borneo. Known for its striking flame-red tail and shimmering body, this delicate licorice gourami thrives in calm, soft, acidic waters. Perfect for blackwater aquariums and admired for its shy yet graceful nature.

Mini Jewel of Malaysia: Boraras maculatusAppearance & OriginsThe Dwarf Rasbora (Boraras maculatus), also called the pygm...
10/09/2025

Mini Jewel of Malaysia: Boraras maculatus

Appearance & Origins

The Dwarf Rasbora (Boraras maculatus), also called the pygmy or spotted rasbora, is one of the tiniest freshwater fishes, growing to only about 10–25 mm (0.4–1 inch) in adulthood.

They boast vibrant orange-red bodies with distinctive dark lateral blotches. Males typically display more intense coloration, while females are notably rounder when gravid.

They are native to Southeast Asia, particularly Peninsular Malaysia, extending into Thailand, Singapore, and Sumatra.

Natural Habitat:

Boraras maculatus favors blackwater and peat swamp streams, characterized by soft, acidic water rich in tannins and dense with submerged vegetation and leaf litter.

Type Locality (the site where the species was first described):
• Bukit Terah, Bandar Maharani (Muar), Johor, Peninsular Malaysia.

Other recorded natural populations include:
• Ayer Hitam, Kelantan (northeastern Peninsular Malaysia).
• A Johor blackwater forest tributary of the Muar River, about 0.5 miles north of Kampong Bukit Kepong.

Ecology & Conservation

This species exhibits strong ecological niche specificity, with genetic studies revealing multiple allopatric lineages—each confined to its own peat swamp habitat over evolutionary times of 1.9–7.4 million years.

These distinct evolutionary units highlight the importance of preserving peat swamp ecosystems, as even minor habitat degradation can fragment or threaten local populations.

Care Insights (for Aquarium Hobbyists)

If you’re captivated by these miniature gems, here are some care considerations inspired by their natural habitat:
• Tank setup: Use heavily planted aquariums with dark substrates or driftwood to mimic shaded forest floors.
• Water chemistry: Maintain soft, acidic water—pH around 5–6.5 and temperature around 23–26 °C (74–79 °F).
• Grouping: Always keep in shoals of 8 or more to ensure their well-being and natural behavior.
• Diet: Feed with small live/frozen foods (daphnia, cyclops, etc.) and finely crushed dry flakes or micro pellets.

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