Betta spl. female | crowntail mix 3-4cm
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Key Features:
Distinctive Appearance:
A beautiful mix of female Crown Tail Bettas featuring a variety of vibrant colors, including red, blue, turquoise, white, black, and multicolored patterns. Their distinctive spiky fin rays give the characteristic crown-like appearance, while their shorter fins offer a graceful and elegant look.
Graceful Swimmer:
Displays slow, graceful swimming with occasional bursts of speed, often exploring every level of the aquarium. Enjoys resting among plants, driftwood, and broad leaves near the water's surface.
Behavior:
Curious, intelligent, and interactive with their surroundings. Generally less aggressive than male Bettas but can still be territorial toward other females. Best kept individually or in a carefully managed sorority with plenty of space and hiding places.
Care Requirements:
Tank Conditions:
Requires a well-maintained aquarium with gentle water flow, dense planting, and plenty of hiding places. Ideal water temperature is 76–82°F (24–28°C), with a pH of 6.5–7.5. Stable water conditions and a secure lid are important, as Bettas are capable jumpers.
Diet:
Carnivorous. Thrives on a diet of high-quality Betta pellets, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and mosquito larvae. A varied, protein-rich diet promotes healthy growth and vibrant coloration.
Compatibility:
Best kept with peaceful, non-fin-nipping community fish such as small rasboras, Corydoras, and kuhli loaches. Avoid aggressive species, fin-nippers, and male Bettas. If housed in a female sorority, provide ample space, visual barriers, and multiple hiding spots to help reduce territorial disputes.
Size and Growth:
Adult Size:
Typically reaches 5–6 cm, with sale size commonly 3–4 cm.
Growth:
Grows steadily under proper care, with juveniles reaching full adult size in approximately 4–6 months. Warm, stable water conditions and a varied, protein-rich diet encourage healthy fin development and enhance the fish's vibrant mix of colors.