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Previously (January 2018 issue of THE FILTER), we talked about
the fact that the genus Betta is comprised of a very large number of species
and the need to assign them into smaller units referred to as Groups or
Complexes. This month we will explore the first of the Complexes – the
Albimarginata Complex. This complex is comprised of only two species

Betta albimarginata and Betta channoides.
While both species are small in size, about 2.25”, with the female
being a bit smaller. Both species are paternal mouthbrooder and the
male incubates from 10 to 15 days with 12 days being very consistent.
Incubation time can vary with water temperature. Females normally
initiate spawning. Both species are among the most colorful of the many
wild betta species. Males normally are more intensely colored then fe-
males; females tend to have a washed out look compared to the male.
Comparison photos are shown below.

Betta albimarginata Betta channoides

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