Bettas originated in Thailand, and were first domesticated over a 1,000 years ago. Initially bred for their beauty as well as for competitive fighting, Bettas have found popularity all over the world for their unique flowing fins, dazzling colours and intelligent active behaviour. 

Female Crowntail Bettas represent a recently developed range of Betta subspecies that have been bred to enhance certain qualities - emphasising distinctive colours, and especially, their caudal fins. The fin rays extend well beyond the membrane of the fin, which gives the tail the spiky appearance of a crown, from which they take their name. 
These Female Crowntail Bettas have smaller, neater fins than the males, and are available in 3.5cm and 5cm lengths, in assorted colours.

Male Bettas are famously territorial and aggressive and cannot be kept together in the one tank. However female Bettas are generally less aggressive. They can be kept in a sorority of multiple females within the one aquarium, even peacefully cohabiting with other fish and invertebrates, provided there is sufficient space. Be sure to avoid keeping your female Crowntail Bettas with fin-nipping fish. 

We recommend feeding your Crowntail Bettas Pisces Betta Fish Pellets, for enhanced nutrition, scale colour, and improved digestion to minimise waste.

Fighter fish prefer warmer water temperatures ranging from 22-26 degrees celsius, so you may require a heater for colder Australian winters. We recommend good filtration for your Crowntail Bettas, but without a strong current as they prefer slower-moving water. Add some live plants for water quality as well as to provide places for your Betta to hide, making sure not to block their access to the surface of the water.