{"product_id":"assorted-veil-tail-male-betta","title":"Assorted Veil Tail Male Betta","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize and Lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese males reach about 5 cm in body length at present. They typically grow to a maximum of 7 cm. Good maintenance routines, such as regular water changes and balanced meals, allow them to reach 3 to 5 years of age in most cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a calm aquarium that lets the fish move comfortably and preserves the long fin shape. Install a low-flow filter and reliable heater to hold steady conditions. Strong water movement often frays the tail, so keep the flow minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo replicate its natural habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace plenty of broad-leaf plants for hiding and resting areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition gentle ornaments such as silk leaves or small logs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain water levels from shallow to moderate depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure a tight-fitting lid because bettas can leap out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost owners keep the Standard Assorted Veil Tail Male by itself to reduce stress and fin damage. In bigger setups, however, certain calm bottom-dwellers or schooling fish coexist without issues when introduced slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable tank mates include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful Corydoras species that occupy lower levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShy Kuhli loaches active along the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall groups of ember tetras or chili rasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae-eating nerite or mystery snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer premium betta-specific pellets for daily nutrition because they deliver balanced proteins. Add variety with frozen daphnia or mosquito larvae a couple of times weekly. Provide small feeds two to three times each day, then clear any uneaten food quickly.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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– Veiltail 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":44054527017048,"sku":"BETTA-AVTMB","price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/0152\/3800\/files\/Betta-Veil-Tail-Standard-Male-768x768_jpg.webp?v=1777533328","url":"https:\/\/aquariumhaven.com.au\/products\/assorted-veil-tail-male-betta","provider":"Aquarium Haven \u0026 Brisbane Discus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}