Combtail (Belontia signata)
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Combtail
Combtail
Belontia signata
Moderate
113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL
113.6 Litres (30 US G.)
12.7 cm 10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.5
296.483 K
23.333 °C
533.67 °R
299.817 K
26.667 °C
539.67 °R23.3-26.7°C (74 -80 °F)
8-15 °d
1:2 M:F
Uncommon
5-8 years
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Alternative names
- Combtail, Ceylonese Combtail, Comb-Tailed Paradise Fish, Ceylon Combtail
Synonyms
- Polyacanthus signatus
Sexing
- Males are more vibrantly coloured with slightly longer finnage.
Tank compatibility
- 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
- Will accept most foods including pellet, flake and spirulina as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and daphnia.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- Prefers a large spacious tank with dense planting and hiding places in bogwood and rocks.
Behaviour
- An aggressive predatory fish.
Identification
- 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.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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