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Betta Antoni
''Betta antoni'' is a species of gourami endemism, endemic to the Sanggau area in the Kapuas Hulu Regency, Kapuas region. The species name ''antoni'' is named after Irwan Anton "in recognition of his generous help and gift of specimens". This species grows to a length of fish measurement, SL. According to Linke, they live in "densely vegetated, narrow watercourses with very soft, very acidic water". Diet In nature In nature, ''Betta antoni'' has been seen preying on insects that lie on the surface of the water such as ''Drosophila'' (fruit flies), and very small fish. In the aquarium In the aquarium it will normally accept dried foods once they are recognised as edible but like all fish does best when offered a varied diet. In this case regular meals of live or frozen foods such as ''Daphnia'', ''Brine shrimp, Artemia'' or Chironomidae, bloodworm will ensure the development of the best colours and condition. Sexual dimorphism Males grow larger, develop more iredesce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tan Heok Hui
Heok Hui Tan is a Singaporean ichthyologist at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum of the National University of Singapore. Dr. Tan's main interest lies in the systematics of Southeast Asian freshwater fishes, encompassing taxonomy, ecology and biogeography. His primary areas of research focus on neglected and de novo habitats such as peat swamp forests Peat swamp forests are tropical moist forests where waterlogged soil prevents dead leaves and wood from fully decomposing. Over time, this creates a thick layer of acidic peat. Large areas of these forests are being logged at high rates. Peat ..., swamp forests, and rapids. As of 2018, Tan has authored two species of Osphronemidae ( Luciocephalus aura and Betta pi). Publications (selection) *''The Borneo Suckers: Revision of the Torrent Loaches of Borneo (Balitoridae, Gastromyzon, Neogastromyzon)'' (Natural History Publications (Borneo): 2006) * Britz, R., Kottelat. M, & Tan, H.H. 2011. ''Fangfangia spinic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |