Description
Thai Flag Fancy Betta (From Thailand)
(Betta splendens – Fancy Line)
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Betta splendens (Fancy Line – Thai Flag)
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Common Name: Thai Flag Fancy Betta
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Size: ~2.5 – 3 inches (6 – 7.5 cm)
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Lifespan: 3 – 5 years (with proper care)
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Tank Zone: Surface to mid-level
🌊 Water Parameters
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TDS: 100 – 200 ppm
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pH: 6.0 – 7.2
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Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (77°F – 82°F)
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Water Type: Freshwater (soft, stable conditions)
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Hardness: GH 3–6, KH 2–4
✨ Characteristics
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A premium betta variety bred in Thailand, representing the colors of the Thai national flag.
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Displays a tricolor pattern of red, white, and blue on the body and fins.
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Each fish shows a slightly different pattern, making every Thai Flag Betta unique and collectible.
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Long, flowing fins with striking contrast make it a competition-grade show betta.
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Highly active, flares often, and thrives as a solo display fish.
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Labyrinth fish – capable of breathing surface air.
🍽 Food
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Type: Carnivorous (micro-predator)
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Diet: Premium betta pellets, frozen/freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae.
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Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily, in small controlled portions.
🛠 Maintenance
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Weekly water changes: 20–30% for best color vibrancy.
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Gentle filtration (bettas prefer low flow).
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Heater required to maintain tropical conditions.
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Provide plants, driftwood, and hiding areas for comfort.
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Dark substrates and bright lighting enhance the red–white–blue fin contrast.
🤝 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Single (males are aggressive).
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Tank Mates: Peaceful companions such as rasboras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, shrimps (with caution), and snails.
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Avoid: Other male bettas, aggressive fish, and fin-nippers (like tiger barbs or guppies).
✅ Do’s
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Provide at least a 10–15L tank, bigger is better.
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Maintain clean and warm water for brighter colors.
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Use proper lighting to highlight the tricolor flag pattern.
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Feed high-quality, protein-rich foods.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t keep multiple males together.
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Don’t neglect water quality – poor water dulls the tricolor effect.
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Don’t overfeed – bettas are prone to bloating.
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Don’t house with fast or aggressive species.
⚡ Quick Tips
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A signature Thai Fancy Betta variety, symbolizing national pride with its red–white–blue flag pattern.
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Highly sought after by collectors and competitive betta keepers.
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Ideal for aquascaped nano tanks where its colors stand out dramatically.
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A true showpiece betta that reflects both beauty and Thai heritage.