{"product_id":"female-crowntail-betta-betta-splendens-freshwater","title":"Female Crowntail Betta (Betta splendens)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFemale Crowntail Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e) is a stunning, hardy freshwater showpiece prized for the spiky, comb-like fin extensions that give the variety its name. Females are generally less aggressive than males and display the same vivid color palette in assorted patterns — reds, blues, purples, multicolors, and dragons — with each fish a one-of-a-kind. \u003cstrong\u003eBeginner-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful to semi-aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fish is an excellent centerpiece for a planted nano tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair this betta with a quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-betta-w-probiotics-30g\"\u003ebetta-specific food\u003c\/a\u003e, a stable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-pisces-25w-nano-aquarium-heater\"\u003enano heater\u003c\/a\u003e, and explore more colors in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive freshwater fish collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrowntail bettas thrive in warm, slow-moving water with plenty of cover. A heated, filtered tank with gentle flow, soft substrate, and live or silk plants will keep their long fins healthy and tear-free. Keep the lid secured — bettas are jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons minimum; 10+ gallons preferred for long-term health and stable parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76–82°F. Use a reliable heater — bettas suffer in cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–20 dGH, KH 3–5 dKH. Soft to moderately hard water is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle filtration only. Sponge filters or baffled HOBs prevent fin damage from strong flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivorous. Feed a high-protein \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-betta-w-probiotics-30g\"\u003ebetta pellet\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/new-life-spectrum-betta-semi-floating-pellet\"\u003esemi-floating pellet\u003c\/a\u003e as a staple, supplemented with frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, or daphnia 1–2 times per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDécor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide hides, broad-leaf plants, and a resting spot near the surface. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-dark-rock-cave-aquarium-hide-bettas-shrimp-plecos\"\u003eHikari Dark Rock Cave\u003c\/a\u003e is a perfect betta hide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFemale Crowntail Betta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOsphronemidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam) — captive bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2–4 years with proper care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2.5–3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale crowntail bettas are typically more peaceful than males, but every betta has its own personality. They can be kept singly, in a sorority of 5+ females (advanced keepers only, in a heavily planted 20+ gallon tank), or with calm, non-fin-nipping community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras catfish (peaceful bottom dwellers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOtocinclus (peaceful algae eaters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuhli loaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, peaceful tetras (ember tetras, neon tetras)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNerite snails and other algae-eating snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmano shrimp (cherry shrimp risk being eaten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other bettas (males or females housed without proper sorority setup), fin-nippers (tiger barbs, serpae tetras), aggressive cichlids, or anything that looks similar enough to trigger a territorial response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-betta-w-probiotics-30g\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Betta with Probiotics\u003c\/a\u003e — staple pellet with gut-supporting probiotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/new-life-spectrum-betta-semi-floating-pellet\"\u003eNew Life Spectrum Betta Semi-Floating Pellet\u003c\/a\u003e — top-tier nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-dark-rock-cave-aquarium-hide-bettas-shrimp-plecos\"\u003eHikari Dark Rock Cave\u003c\/a\u003e — natural-looking betta hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-pisces-25w-nano-aquarium-heater\"\u003eAquatop Pisces 25W Pre-Set Nano Heater\u003c\/a\u003e — perfect for 5–10 gallon betta tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaforest-af-water-conditioner\"\u003eAquaforest Water Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e — neutralizes chlorine and chloramine on every water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eBrowse all freshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two female bettas together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo is the worst number — one will bully the other. If you want a sorority, plan for a group of 5 or more in a heavily planted 20+ gallon tank with line-of-sight breaks, and be prepared to separate any individuals that don't get along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color will my female crowntail be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an assorted listing — colors and patterns vary fish to fish. Each one is unique. Stop by the showroom to pick out the exact fish you want, or let us choose a healthy individual for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big a tank do I really need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5 gallons is the absolute minimum for a single betta. 10 gallons is much easier to keep stable and gives room for plants and a small community. The \"betta cup\" is a holding container — not a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo female bettas flare and build bubble nests?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Females flare to establish dominance and some build small bubble nests. Both are normal, healthy behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs local pickup the only option?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Squeaky's Aquatics livestock is local pickup only at our Georgia showroom. We do not ship live fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48175907012827,"sku":"FW1-F7924","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/bettacrown.png?v=1777916311","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/female-crowntail-betta-betta-splendens-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}