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Patriot Crowntail Betta
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A unique variation of the crowntail betta bred in Thailand, the patriot crowntail betta displays red, white, and blue on the already bold crowntail body and fins. Only males are available; the breeders will not part with their females. But that's okay, the males are much prettier.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Betta splendens |
| Origin | Thailand (captive-bred) |
| Care Level | Easy, good for beginners |
| Temperament | Males fight each other; peaceful toward most other fish |
| Adult Size | Up to 3" |
| Lifespan | 3–5 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (meaty foods) |
| Water Temperature | 76–82°F (needs a heater) |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Breathes Air | Yes – labyrinth fish take air from the surface |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give him a heater (bettas are tropical fish), a gentle filter and live or silk plants. Floating plants or a "betta leaf" near the surface give him a place to rest. Keep a lid on the tank and leave a gap of air under it, since bettas breathe from the surface.
Feeding: Feed a few betta pellets or a pinch of flake once or twice a day. Bettas overeat easily, so small meals are best. They also enjoy frozen bloodworms.
Tankmates: Never keep two male bettas together. A male can live with small, peaceful fish that don't nip fins, such as corydoras, small rasboras, otocinclus and snails. Avoid fin-nippers like tiger barbs and flashy, long-finned fish like fancy guppies.
Good to know: Crowntail fin rays can split or curl in poor water, so keep the water clean and warm. A short look in a mirror (a minute or two) lets him flare, but long sessions stress him.
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