Combtail (Belontia signata)

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Combtail

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Combtail

Belontia signata

114 Litres (30 US G.)

10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.5

23.3-26.7°C (74 -80 °F)

8-15 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Osphronemidae



Additional names

Combtail, Ceylonese Combtail, Comb-Tailed Paradise Fish, Ceylon Combtail

Additional scientific names

Polyacanthus signatus


Origin[edit]

Asia: common in the south west quarter and mid-hill region of the Mahaweli basin, including the lower hills up to about 800 m. Found throughout Kelani and Kalu River basins, Sri Lanka.


Sexing[edit]

Males are more vibrantly coloured with slightly longer finnage. Meanwhile, Females tend to be less vibrant in colour and has shorter finnage.


Tank compatibility[edit]

These fish are aggressive so are not suitable for a community tank. Should only be kept with robust similar sized fish or in a species tank.


Diet[edit]

Will accept most foods including pellet, flake and spirulina as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and daphnia.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

Prefers a large spacious tank with dense planting and hiding places in bogwood and rocks.


Behaviour[edit]

- An aggressive Or a Territorial predatory fish.
- An intellectual fish with it's own Personality.


Identification[edit]

Similar to the Paradise Gourami in shape, the body colour is pale yellow-brown with reddish hints and rounded caudal fin. The dorsal, caudal and anal fins are red in colour with blue iridescent banding.

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