Description
Milky White Crowntail 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: Milky White 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, part of the Crowntail Betta line.
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Features a pure milky white body and fins, giving it a pristine, elegant appearance.
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Fins are spiky and fringed, characteristic of crowntail bettas, spreading beautifully when flared.
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Male is active, territorial, and displays dramatic fin movements.
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Labyrinth fish – can breathe atmospheric oxygen.
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Highly sought after as a show-quality crowntail betta due to its unique color and form.
🍽 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% to maintain clean water and bright coloration.
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Gentle filtration – avoid strong currents that can damage fins.
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Provide plants, leaf hammocks, or driftwood for resting.
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Heater required to maintain stable tropical temperatures.
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Dark substrate enhances the contrast of the milky white fins.
🤝 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Single (males are highly aggressive).
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Tank Mates: Peaceful species such as corydoras, small rasboras, kuhli loaches, shrimps (with caution), and snails.
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Avoid: Other male bettas, aggressive or fin-nipping species.
✅ Do’s
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Keep in at least a 10–15L tank (larger is better).
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Maintain stable warm water for healthy fins and body.
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Feed a varied protein-rich diet for optimal coloration.
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Use soft lighting to enhance the elegance of the milky white fins.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t keep multiple males together.
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Don’t allow water conditions to fluctuate – can stress fish and dull color.
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Don’t overfeed – bettas have small stomachs.
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Don’t keep with aggressive or fin-nipping tankmates.
⚡ Quick Tips
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A premium Thai Crowntail Betta admired for its pure milky white fins and body.
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Excellent as a solo display fish in aquascaped or nano tanks.
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Showcases dramatic crowntail flares, making it a favorite for collectors and competitions.
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Perfect for hobbyists seeking a rare, elegant betta variant.