Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Combtail

Combtail (Belontia signata)

Synonyms:	Comb-tailed Paradise Fish	Links to sites with pics: france.free.fr -- Belontia signata
Stats:	Adult Size: 5" (13 cm) Temp: 73-82 F (22-28 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	They need access to open air above water, as they are atmospheric air breathers. Periodically they take gulps from the surface. pH: 7 H: 2
Diet:	Carnivore. All types, earthworms appreciated
Breeding:	Dorsal fin slightly elongated in male. They breed under plant leaves.
Sociability:	Can be tempermental and aggressive. Will eat smaller fish, and is an accomplished escape artist.
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Special Info:	The labyrinth organ allows combtails to survive in very low oxygen.