Skip to product information
1 of 1

Wild Exotic Bettas

Apollon

Apollon

Regular price $65.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $65.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Type

Betta apollon[1] is a species of gourami. It is a freshwater fish native to Asia, where it occurs only in shaded hillstreams in Thailand. It is typically found in shallow, close-to-shore portions of streams in the vicinity of roots, plants, or leaf litter, although it may also be found in fast-flowing areas between boulders. The water in which the species occurs is usually clear, with a pH of 6.2, a conductivity of 20 to 40 μS/cm, and a temperature of 24 to 26 °C (75.2 to 78.8 °F). The species reaches 5.1 cm (2 inches) in standard length and is known to be a facultative air-breather. Its specific nameapollon, refers to the god Apollo.[2]

View full details