Description
Thai Flag Fancy Betta (From Thailand)
(Betta splendens – Fancy Line)
📌 Basic Info
Scientific Name: Betta splendens (Fancy Line – Thai Flag)
Common Name: Thai Flag 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
A premium betta variety bred in Thailand, representing the colors of the Thai national flag.
Displays a tricolor pattern of red, white, and blue on the body and fins.
Each fish shows a slightly different pattern, making every Thai Flag Betta unique and collectible.
Long, flowing fins with striking contrast make it a competition-grade show betta.
Highly active, flares often, and thrives as a solo display fish.
Labyrinth fish – capable of breathing surface air.
🍽 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 controlled portions.
🛠 Maintenance
Weekly water changes: 20–30% for best color vibrancy.
Gentle filtration (bettas prefer low flow).
Heater required to maintain tropical conditions.
Provide plants, driftwood, and hiding areas for comfort.
Dark substrates and bright lighting enhance the red–white–blue fin contrast.
🤝 Social Behavior
Minimum Group Size: Single (males are aggressive).
Tank Mates: Peaceful companions such as rasboras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, shrimps (with caution), and snails.
Avoid: Other male bettas, aggressive fish, and fin-nippers (like tiger barbs or guppies).
✅ Do’s
Provide at least a 10–15L tank, bigger is better.
Maintain clean and warm water for brighter colors.
Use proper lighting to highlight the tricolor flag pattern.
Feed high-quality, protein-rich foods.
❌ Don’ts
Don’t keep multiple males together.
Don’t neglect water quality – poor water dulls the tricolor effect.
Don’t overfeed – bettas are prone to bloating.
Don’t house with fast or aggressive species.
⚡ Quick Tips
A signature Thai Fancy Betta variety, symbolizing national pride with its red–white–blue flag pattern.
Highly sought after by collectors and competitive betta keepers.
Ideal for aquascaped nano tanks where its colors stand out dramatically.
A true showpiece betta that reflects both beauty and Thai heritage.
