{"product_id":"black-plakat-betta-male-betta-splendens","title":"Black Plakat Betta - Male (Betta splendens)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold, elegant, and full of personality, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Male Plakat Betta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a true showpiece for any aquarium. Featuring a rich jet-black colouration and the distinctive short-finned Plakat form, these Bettas combine stunning looks with active, confident behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally bred from wild Betta splendens bloodlines, Plakat Bettas are known for their strength, agility, and inquisitive nature. Unlike long-finned varieties, their compact fins allow them to swim effortlessly, making them an excellent choice for both experienced aquarists and first-time Betta keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach fish has its own unique personality and quickly learns to recognise its owner, often swimming to the front of the aquarium at feeding time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep, striking black colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort-finned Plakat variety with active swimming behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntelligent and interactive personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect centrepiece for nano and desktop aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and easy to care for when kept in the right conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 6–7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality Betta pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Territorial – best kept alone or with carefully selected peaceful tank mates\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Fin Aquatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all of our Bettas are carefully selected for their health, colour, and finnage. Every fish is quarantined before sale, ensuring you receive a healthy, vibrant Betta that's ready to thrive in its new home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Fin Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868055339082,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/4436\/3338\/files\/blackplakattailbetta.jpg?v=1785315810","url":"https:\/\/www.topfinaquatics.co.nz\/products\/black-plakat-betta-male-betta-splendens","provider":"Top Fin Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}