betta-halfmoon freshwater group_AFRICAN CICHLID MALAWI Excellent algae eater that stays

Excellent algae eater that stays small

Bring the vibrant colors and dynamic behavior of these exotic cichlids to your aquarium

This species grows to a length of 15 centimetres (5

still bodies of water like rice paddies

males live a shorter life at only 5 years in captivity opposed to females reportedly living up to 20 years

betta-halfmoon freshwater group_AFRICAN CICHLID MALAWI Excellent algae eater that staysBettas originate from Thailand. Wild habitats include? still bodies of water like rice paddies, swamps, roadside ditches, ponds and slow moving streams. Bettas? possess a breathing organ known as the labyrinth, which permits the fish to breathe atmospheric air that they "gulp" from the surface of their habitat. This specialized organ allows them to inhabit oxygen poor environments unsuitable for most fish. Bettas naturally inhabit still water