Description
Female Crown tail Betta is a freshwater tropical fish, it can come in many different colours and patterns that can greatly differentiate, native to Southeast Asia. The crown tail betta is a truly breath-taking freshwater fish, and create a mesmerizing display in any aquarium. Crown tail species is relatively young, first bred by Ahmad Yusuf in Indonesia around 25 years ago. Depending on the fish itself, they can be kept with other peaceful tropical fish, but better to keep them away from its own species.
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Features of Crowntail Female Betta:
- The fins of this species have a long spikey crown appearance
- Females have a much smaller, less pronounced beard than males
- Female bettas can also become territorial towards each other if they are housed in too small an aquarium
- Keeping male and female betta fish together in one tank is not recommended for beginners
The Best Aquarium Size for Betta:
The ideal sized tank for a betta is 15L or larger. However, you could also go with a nano tank as small as 5L. In nature these fish inhabit very weedy habitats and are perfectly adapted to living in small spaces. After an Aquarium for your Betta?
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Crowntail Betta Tank Mate Compatibility:
Betta fish are known to be fierce fighters, especially towards their own species, but they can peacefully cohabitate with other fish and invertebrates.
Great tank mates for Betta include:
Coburg Aquarium, specialised in different species of live fish.
Female Crowntail Betta Feeding :
Betta's diet should consist primarily of pellets specifically made for feeding Betta. A combination of granules, bites or flakes, live frozen food like brine shrimp, bloodworms are excellent supplemental foods for your fish as well.
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Betta Fish Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filtration
Filters are preferable, the current doesn’t need to be strong for your Betta. Standard filtration system will work perfectly for your fish.
Heater
We use a heater mat for the smaller tanks and bowls. Or for the larger Aquariums you will need a heater with a thermometers They generally require a heater in the winter months in most areas of Australia.
Lighting
Artificial lighting is recommended. Betta fish need light while they are awake during the day, and darkness at night so they can sleep.
Aquarium Plants for Betta
Live plants are a great idea. Betta fish love lounging on the leaves and hiding in them to sleep.
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Decorations for Betta
Add lots of caves, driftwood and, decorations where your bettas can create their own territory in tanks.
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Substrate
You can use substrate like sand, gravel or pebbles.
A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.
