{"product_id":"assorted-crowntail-male-bettas","title":"Assorted Crowntail Male Bettas","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize and Lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssorted Crowntail Male Bettas currently measure around 5 cm in body length. They grow to a maximum of about 7 cm. With attentive care, including clean water and proper nutrition, these fish live for 3 to 5 years on average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a spacious environment so your fish swims freely and displays its fins without damage. A gentle filter maintains water quality, while a heater keeps temperatures steady. Avoid strong currents that tear delicate fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo replicate its natural habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude live or silk plants for cover and resting spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd smooth decorations like caves or driftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure shallow to mid-depth water levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a lid since bettas jump occasionally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany keepers house the Assorted Crowntail Male Bettas alone to prevent conflicts, yet some peaceful species share space successfully in larger tanks. Monitor interactions closely at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable tank mates include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras catfish that stay near the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuhli loaches for active bottom movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, schooling rasboras or neon tetras in groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnails that help clean the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed your fish high-quality betta pellets as the main meal. These provide essential proteins for health and colour intensity. Supplement twice a week with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp or bloodworms. Offer small portions 2-3 times daily, and remove leftovers promptly to keep water clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding and Behaviour of Assorted Crowntail Male Bettas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales build bubble nests at the surface when ready to breed. They show territorial behaviour and flare gills or fins to display dominance. In community tanks, they patrol their area actively. Experienced keepers sometimes pair them with females in conditioned setups, but aggression demands close supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Crowntail Betta (Betta splendens, Gourami family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Crowntail Fighting Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Acidic 6.4 – 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Tropical 24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreed Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Bubble Nest Egg Layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Approximately 5 cm (body)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Approximately 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Minimum 19 litres (around 5 gallons for solo; larger for mates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Haven \u0026 Brisbane Discus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44054144680024,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/0152\/3800\/files\/Betta-Crowntail-Male-Standard_jpg.webp?v=1777526142","url":"https:\/\/aquariumhaven.com.au\/products\/assorted-crowntail-male-bettas","provider":"Aquarium Haven \u0026 Brisbane Discus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}