{"product_id":"yellow-picasso-male-betta-betta-splendens","title":"Yellow Picasso Male Betta (Betta splendens)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eYellow Picasso Male Betta (\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Picasso Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular variety of \u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e, combining brilliant yellow colouration with the \u003cstrong\u003ebold, irregular patterns and contrasting markings\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with the Picasso type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two Picasso Bettas are exactly alike, making each fish a genuine one-of-a-kind feature for the aquarium. Their combination of striking colour, unique patterning and classic Betta personality makes them an incredible centrepiece fish.\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 Yellow Picasso Betta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Picasso\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\u003ePicasso Bettas are prized for their \u003cstrong\u003eunpredictable, artistic patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e, with patches and splashes of contrasting colour creating a completely individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Picasso variety takes this even further with \u003cstrong\u003evibrant yellow tones contrasted against darker, lighter or iridescent markings\u003c\/strong\u003e across the body and fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the fish matures and settles into its aquarium, its colouration may continue to develop and change, making these Bettas particularly interesting to own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Personality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBettas aren't just beautiful — they're also \u003cstrong\u003eintelligent, inquisitive and full of personality\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany quickly learn to recognise the person feeding them and will swim to the front of the aquarium to investigate what's happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale Bettas are territorial and \u003cstrong\u003eshould never be housed with another male Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome individuals can live successfully alongside carefully selected peaceful community fish, although every Betta has its own personality and compatibility can never be guaranteed.\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\u003eShrimp may be tolerated by some Bettas, while others will actively hunt them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow Picasso Bettas thrive in a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, well-filtered and planted aquarium with gentle water movement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloating plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaded hiding areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad leaves or resting areas near the surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBettas are \u003cstrong\u003elabyrinth fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing them to breathe atmospheric air directly from the surface. They should always have easy access to the top of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA secure lid is highly recommended, as Bettas are excellent jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBettas are primarily \u003cstrong\u003ecarnivorous\/insectivorous\u003c\/strong\u003e and thrive on a high-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\u003eProviding a varied diet will help maintain \u003cstrong\u003estrong colouration, healthy growth and excellent overall condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed appropriately sized portions and avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Picasso Betta is perfect for anyone wanting a fish that's truly \u003cstrong\u003eunique\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir combination of \u003cstrong\u003ebright yellow colouration, artistic Picasso-style markings and huge personality\u003c\/strong\u003e means no two fish look quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're not just another colourful fish — they're an individual centrepiece that can completely transform the look of a planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct photos are for reference only unless the individual fish pictured is the fish being sold. 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