Characteristics

Red dragon bettais a popular and unique aquarium fish because of their stunning appearance and limited population. A fish is the result of the cross-breeding the betta.Red dragon betta resembles an ancient dragon; they have a bright white color body and redfin and tail.

Red dragon bettafish also known as Siamese fighting fish are water fish discovered to southeast Asia, especially Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Till now 73 betta species have been discovered, and all these species are acquired from the betta splendens. A red dragon scale is one of them. Till now a total of 37 varieties of Siamese fighting fish have been discovered. All have different colors, shades, tails, and fins. Via selective breeding, you can create beautiful specimens.

This betta has a strong body and a rounded short fin. Females have shorter fins than males. A mature female betta is smaller than a male. They grow 2.5 to 3 inches (6-7 cm) and the average lifespan is 2-3 years.

They inhale oxygen from the air because of the special organ which is the labyrinth organ. They act like human lungs, allowing them to survive polluted water. The mail has a special tube-like organ which is known as gonopodium, this organ is used to deposit sperm into the female body during breeding.

The water parameter is also considerable; the temperature ranges between 75 – 82F. The ideal water PH value is 7. A filter requires 25% of water in a week as well as a weekly change of water required. manage the level of ammonia, nitrix, and other toxins.

A beautiful and elegant-looking fish is a carnivore. They prefer a protein-rich diet. They eat common fish food which is live or frozen like bloodworms, mosquito larvae, and earthworms. Sometimes you offer them dried food and frozen food. Bettas have a weak immune system. So, don’t overfeed them; it leads to bloating and constipation.

The biggest threat to betta is pollution and industrial development. their natural habitat has been destroyed by human activity which is chemical and refinery plantation or industrial development.