All Betta enthusiast would love to own this species. Its elegant appearance and bright looking color make it the King of Betta. I used to name it bulldog Betta. When I first saw the picture, I told myself, I must have this one! I got it and have been keeping this Betta for years, but unfortunately, still, not much luck breeding them yet. Strangely, one of my friends from Kuching, John Kung seems to be so successful in breeding them with ease. Great job, John!
These bettas are found in Sg Baram river system covering Miri division and Brunei. The main harvest location is in Marudi. These fish are found in native tribe territories that are in uphill waterfalls which are acidic with pH value of 4! Don’t believe me? Yes this information was from a friend who had tested the water there before.
Some reference data below:
Water parameters: PH4-5.5, NO3, 4=0. Total hardness=0-1ppm
Temperature: 25c
Cautions: Cover the tank as tight as possible as its good jumper.
Species Group: Unimaculata
Status IUCN: Vulnerable (D2)
4:21 pm on August 7th, 2008 1
Congratulation Joshua, you own this gorgeous macrostoma at last. Rare fish and it only found in Borneo. Well done on macrostoma breeding.
9:14 pm on August 7th, 2008 2
Hi Bro, u call this a bulldog fish ??? looks quite alike
9:57 am on August 8th, 2008 3
Yes bro, the males will will make his mouth wide open when fighting for territory and when the male brooding, theses actions make him look like BD.