Painted Plakat Betta - Male

Painted Plakat Betta

Male Plakat Betta (Betta splendens)
Vibrant. Unique. Full of character.

The Painted Plakat Betta is a stunning short-finned variety of Betta splendens, known for its bold, artistic colour patterns that look hand-painted across the body and fins. With splashes of reds, blues, blacks, and metallic tones, no two Painted Plakats are ever the same — making each fish a true one-of-a-kind display specimen.

Bred for strength and agility, Plakat Bettas are more active and robust than their long-finned counterparts. Their compact fins allow for confident swimming and energetic behaviour, making them an eye-catching focal point in any freshwater aquarium.

Care Requirements

To ensure your Painted Plakat Betta thrives, provide the following conditions:

• Tank Size: Minimum 10 litres (20 litres or larger recommended)

• Temperature: 24–28°C with a reliable heater

• pH Range: 6.5–7.5

• Filtration: Gentle flow preferred; avoid strong currents

• Aquascaping: Live or silk plants, caves, and floating cover

• Lighting: Low to moderate

• Tank Mates: Best kept alone or with peaceful, non-fin-nipping species. Not suitable for housing with other male Bettas

Diet

Offer a high-quality Betta pellet as the staple diet, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia to support vibrant colouration and overall health.

Each fish is carefully selected and shipped by Top Fin Aquatics, with a strong focus on health, colour quality, and vitality.

An excellent choice for aquarists looking to add a bold, artistic, and energetic Betta to their freshwater aquarium.