Sadly my white half-moon Betta passed away recently, his fins deteriorated very badly over a long period of time, regardless of my attention to water quality, tank size or medication.
I've noted that among fancier Betta types, there's a high correlation that after a year they tend to suffer with longer fins i.e. the males, whether this is across the board I can't say for certain, I'm sure there are likely to be very healthy long lived, long tail Bettas out there.
Anyway, since my poor males untimely demise, I've housed a red female crowntail, aptly named "Red", in an acrylic cylinder 2.5g.
It's unfiltered, and operates heavily on regular water changes, and the addition of catappa essence amongst live plants, floaters etc.
It's been quite successful to date, so thought I'd share some pictures below, as you can see she is egg bound and quite possibly slightly overfed lol, but is very active, I chose her for the lovable way she attacked her tankmates in the shop.
I've noted that among fancier Betta types, there's a high correlation that after a year they tend to suffer with longer fins i.e. the males, whether this is across the board I can't say for certain, I'm sure there are likely to be very healthy long lived, long tail Bettas out there.
Anyway, since my poor males untimely demise, I've housed a red female crowntail, aptly named "Red", in an acrylic cylinder 2.5g.
It's unfiltered, and operates heavily on regular water changes, and the addition of catappa essence amongst live plants, floaters etc.
It's been quite successful to date, so thought I'd share some pictures below, as you can see she is egg bound and quite possibly slightly overfed lol, but is very active, I chose her for the lovable way she attacked her tankmates in the shop.
