{"product_id":"copper-plakat-tail-male-betta-betta-splendens","title":"Copper Plakat Tail Male Betta (Betta splendens)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCopper Plakat Tail Male Betta (\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCopper Plakat Tail Male Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning variety of \u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e, prized for its incredible \u003cstrong\u003emetallic copper colouration, compact fins and bold personality\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder different lighting, the metallic scales can shift between shades of \u003cstrong\u003ecopper, bronze, silver and gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving these Bettas an incredible shimmering appearance. Combined with the shorter, more natural Plakat-style fins, they make an impressive feature fish for a dedicated Betta aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper Plakat Betta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTail Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plakat \/ Short Fin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore \/ Insectivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper Bettas are known for their incredible \u003cstrong\u003emetallic scaling\u003c\/strong\u003e, which reflects light differently depending on the viewing angle. This gives them a beautiful shimmering appearance that can range from deep bronze and copper through to brilliant silver-gold highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePlakat tail\u003c\/strong\u003e is a shorter-finned Betta form, giving the fish a strong, athletic appearance while allowing them to swim more easily than some of the heavily finned Betta varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlakats are often particularly \u003cstrong\u003eactive, inquisitive and full of personality\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them fantastic fish to interact with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale Bettas are \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial fish and should never be housed with another male Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are often best kept as the centrepiece of their own aquarium, although some individuals can live successfully with carefully selected peaceful tankmates in a suitably sized setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotential tankmates can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall peaceful Rasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall peaceful Tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuhli Loaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Betta has its own personality, so compatibility can never be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp may also be eaten or harassed, particularly by more confident Plakat males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper Plakat Bettas thrive in \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, well-filtered aquariums with gentle water movement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA planted aquarium with plenty of resting and hiding places is ideal. Plants, driftwood and floating plants can help create shaded areas while still leaving open space for swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBettas are \u003cstrong\u003elabyrinth fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning they regularly swim to the surface to breathe atmospheric air. Easy access to the water's surface should always be maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA secure lid is also highly recommended, as Bettas are capable jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBettas are primarily \u003cstrong\u003ecarnivorous\/insectivorous\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be offered a quality, protein-rich diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality Betta pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen bloodworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMysis shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable live foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied diet will help promote \u003cstrong\u003estrong colour, healthy growth and excellent overall condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid overfeeding, as Bettas have relatively small stomachs and can gain excess weight easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Copper Plakat is an incredible Betta for anyone wanting something \u003cstrong\u003ebold, metallic and full of personality\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir shimmering copper scales can look completely different depending on the lighting, while their shorter Plakat fins give them an \u003cstrong\u003eactive and powerful appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Betta is unique, making each Copper Plakat a genuine individual and an awesome centrepiece for a planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct photos are for reference only unless stated otherwise. 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