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