Description
Blue Crown Tail Betta Male (From Thailand)
(Betta splendens – Crowntail Line)
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Betta splendens (Crowntail)
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Common Name: Blue Crowntail Betta Male
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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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Originated from Thailand, selectively bred in the Crowntail line.
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Displays a vibrant metallic or royal blue body with matching fins.
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Distinctive spiky, fringed “crown” fins – spreads beautifully when flaring.
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Active, aggressive, and territorial – typical male behavior.
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Labyrinth fish – breathes surface air.
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Highly prized as a show-quality betta for collectors and competitions.
🍽 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 portions.
🛠 Maintenance
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Weekly water changes: 20–30% for healthy fins and vibrant color.
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Gentle filtration – avoid strong currents that stress fins.
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Provide resting areas with plants, driftwood, or leaf hammocks.
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Heater required to maintain stable tropical temperature.
🤝 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Single (males are highly aggressive).
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Tank Mates: Peaceful companions like small rasboras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, shrimps (with caution), and snails.
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Avoid: Other male bettas, aggressive fish, and fin-nipping species.
✅ Do’s
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Keep in at least a 10–15L tank (larger preferred).
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Maintain stable, warm water conditions.
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Feed high-quality protein-rich foods.
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Use soft lighting to highlight metallic blue body and crown fins.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t keep multiple males together.
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Don’t neglect water quality – dirty water dulls color and damages fins.
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Don’t overfeed – small stomachs require careful feeding.
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Don’t keep with aggressive or fin-nipping tankmates.
⚡ Quick Tips
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A classic Thai Crowntail Betta admired for its vivid blue coloration and spiky crown fins.
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Excellent as a solo display fish in both nano and medium aquariums.
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Flairs beautifully, making it a favorite for show and competition.
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Ideal for collectors and betta enthusiasts looking for high-quality Crowntail males.
