Description
Red Dragon Fancy Betta (From Thailand)
(Betta splendens – Fancy Line)
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Betta splendens (Fancy Line – Red Dragon)
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Common Name: Red Dragon 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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Originated from Thailand, bred under the Fancy Dragon Betta line.
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Known for its metallic, armored-like scales resembling dragon skin.
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Displays intense red coloration on fins with shimmering white/silver body scaling.
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Striking contrast makes it one of the most sought-after fancy bettas.
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Strong finnage, bold personality, and flaring displays.
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Labyrinth fish – can breathe atmospheric oxygen.
🍽 Food
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Type: Carnivorous (micro-predator)
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Diet: Premium betta pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae.
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Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily, small controlled portions.
🛠 Maintenance
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Weekly water changes: 20–30% for best color and health.
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Requires heater to maintain tropical temperatures.
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Gentle filtration – avoid strong currents.
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Provide plants, caves, and resting leaves.
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Dark substrate enhances metallic dragon scaling.
🤝 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Single (males are highly territorial).
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Tank Mates: Peaceful species – kuhli loaches, corydoras, rasboras, small snails, shrimps (with caution).
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Avoid: Other betta males, fin-nippers (barbs, guppies), and aggressive tankmates.
✅ Do’s
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Keep in tanks of at least 10–15L (larger tanks = healthier fish).
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Feed high-protein diet to enhance red coloration.
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Maintain clean water to preserve metallic scale shine.
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Use soft lighting for better display of dragon scaling.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t house multiple males together.
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Don’t keep in dirty or unfiltered water (risk of fin rot).
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Don’t overfeed – bettas are prone to bloating.
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Don’t pair with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
⚡ Quick Tips
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A premium Thai Fancy Betta variety prized for its armored scales and fiery red fins.
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One of the most popular Dragon scale bettas in the aquarium hobby.
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Perfect as a showpiece betta in well-decorated nano tanks.
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Requires dedicated care and proper setup to maintain its brilliance.