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Description

Milky White Crowntail Betta Male (From Thailand)

(Betta splendens – Crowntail Line)

📌 Basic Info

  • Scientific Name: Betta splendens (Crowntail)

  • Common Name: Milky White Crowntail Betta Male

  • Size: ~2.5 – 3 inches (6 – 7.5 cm)

  • Lifespan: 3 – 5 years (with proper care)

  • Tank Zone: Surface to mid-level

🌊 Water Parameters

  • TDS: 100 – 200 ppm

  • pH: 6.0 – 7.2

  • Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (77°F – 82°F)

  • Water Type: Freshwater (soft, stable conditions)

  • Hardness: GH 3–6, KH 2–4

✨ Characteristics

  • Originated from Thailand, part of the Crowntail Betta line.

  • Features a pure milky white body and fins, giving it a pristine, elegant appearance.

  • Fins are spiky and fringed, characteristic of crowntail bettas, spreading beautifully when flared.

  • Male is active, territorial, and displays dramatic fin movements.

  • Labyrinth fish – can breathe atmospheric oxygen.

  • Highly sought after as a show-quality crowntail betta due to its unique color and form.

🍽 Food

  • Type: Carnivorous (micro-predator)

  • Diet: Premium betta pellets, frozen/freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae.

  • Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily, in small portions.

🛠 Maintenance

  • Weekly water changes: 20–30% to maintain clean water and bright coloration.

  • Gentle filtration – avoid strong currents that can damage fins.

  • Provide plants, leaf hammocks, or driftwood for resting.

  • Heater required to maintain stable tropical temperatures.

  • Dark substrate enhances the contrast of the milky white fins.

🤝 Social Behavior

  • Minimum Group Size: Single (males are highly aggressive).

  • Tank Mates: Peaceful species such as corydoras, small rasboras, kuhli loaches, shrimps (with caution), and snails.

  • Avoid: Other male bettas, aggressive or fin-nipping species.

✅ Do’s

  • Keep in at least a 10–15L tank (larger is better).

  • Maintain stable warm water for healthy fins and body.

  • Feed a varied protein-rich diet for optimal coloration.

  • Use soft lighting to enhance the elegance of the milky white fins.

❌ Don’ts

  • Don’t keep multiple males together.

  • Don’t allow water conditions to fluctuate – can stress fish and dull color.

  • Don’t overfeed – bettas have small stomachs.

  • Don’t keep with aggressive or fin-nipping tankmates.

⚡ Quick Tips

  • A premium Thai Crowntail Betta admired for its pure milky white fins and body.

  • Excellent as a solo display fish in aquascaped or nano tanks.

  • Showcases dramatic crowntail flares, making it a favorite for collectors and competitions.

  • Perfect for hobbyists seeking a rare, elegant betta variant.