Combtail

Combtail Gourami
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Belontia signata ...

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The Combtail (no abbreviation) is a cross of a Crowntail and another tail type. With selected breeding a combtail can be bred into a crowntail, but may still carry a dominant gene such as the VT.

Belontiinae, containing the two combtail gourami species,
Macropodinae, containing the Betta, Paradise Fish, spiketail gourami, Licorice Gourami, croaking and pygmy (sparkling) gourami species, ...

We collected many fish in this tiny pool: Rasbora einthovenii (a rasbora), Boraras maculata (dwarf rasbora), Belontia hasselti (Malay combtail), Betta waseri, Betta tussyae! ...

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Such habitats are generally associated with peat swamps and they hold a veritable treasure trove of aquarium fishes, including clown rasboras, chocolate gouramies, combtails, two-spot cats, glass cats, and spiny eels.

See also: Fish, Water, Aquarium, Cichlid, Catfish