Behaviour

The dragon scale betta originated from the marshy river of Southeast Asia. It does not prefer to live in cold water so should be kept in a mildly warm aquarium. The South Asia Rivers have a straight not any rapid movement. So Betta prefers to live in non-wavy constant water. The dragon scale betta likes the water which mimics to their natural habitat. Who has soft, gentle, water flow.

A natural habitat of betta is tropical freshwater that lives in shallow, stagnant bodies of water, rice paddies, and salt marshes. The relationship with rice fields led to domestication. They live in small spaces with the appropriate segments., this betta needs a natural environment to survive.

As we know Dragon scale betta is a tropical fish, which is better living in warm environments. They are surviving the temperature range between 73°-86° Fahrenheit (23- 30 degrees Celsius).

When the temperature becomes colder they become lethargic, become infected, stop eating, and may feel ill. So for a healthy betta, use the heater to provide a warm environment.

This is possible because of the labyrinth organ, which survives at a low level of oxygen, they inhales oxygen from the air.

So when you choose the habitat for dragon scale betta, make sure they are the same as their natural habitat; put the artificial leaves, plants, etc. including hiding spots like caves and decorations.

If it’s possible, provide dragon scale betta natural habitat, because they feel secure in their own space. Human activity destroys their natural habitat and the growing of aquarium culture also lose their natural habitat.