Platinum Elephant Ear Male Siamese Fighter XL
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🐟 Platinum Elephant Ear Male Siamese Fighter Care Sheet
🔹 Overview
| Category | Details |
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| Scientific Name | Betta splendens |
| Common Name | Platinum Elephant Ear Betta, Male Siamese Fighter |
| Origin | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam) |
| Adult Size | 6–8 cm (2.5–3 in) |
| Lifespan | 3–5 years |
| Temperament | Aggressive toward other males, territorial |
| Tank Level | Mid to upper |
🔹 Tank Setup
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | 20+ liters (5+ gallons) for a single male |
| Temperature | 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness | Soft to moderately hard (3–12 dGH) |
| Substrate | Sand or fine gravel |
| Decor | Plants, driftwood, caves, hiding spots |
| Lighting | Low to moderate |
| Filtration | Gentle flow; sponge filter preferred |
Tips:
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Male Siamese fighters should never be housed together to prevent fighting.
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Provide plenty of hiding spots and resting areas near the surface.
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Floating plants are beneficial for resting and stress reduction.
🔹 Diet
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Type: Carnivorous / micropredator
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Best Foods: Betta pellets, frozen/live foods (bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp), occasional finely chopped protein.
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Feeding Frequency: Small feedings 1–2 times daily; avoid overfeeding.
🔹 Behavior & Compatibility
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Highly territorial; best kept alone or with peaceful, non-fin-nipping species.
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Enjoys exploring plants and surfaces.
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Active and responsive to owners; males flare fins as a display.
🧭 Tank Mate Guide
✅ Compatible Species
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Small, peaceful fish that occupy different levels (snails, shrimp, Corydoras)
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Avoid bright-colored or long-finned tankmates
⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With
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Other male Bettas
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Aggressive or fin-nipping fish
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Very small fish that could be seen as prey
🐣 Breeding Info
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Method: Bubble nest builder; male builds a nest at the water surface.
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Parental Care: Male guards eggs and fry until they become free-swimming.
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Fry Care: Feed infusoria or newly hatched brine shrimp; maintain warm, clean water.
🌿 Fun Facts
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Named for its large, rounded pectoral fins (“elephant ears”) and metallic platinum coloration.
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Highly intelligent and interactive with owners.
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Displays dramatic flaring and color when excited or threatened.
