Betta Splendens "Plakat Fighter" grey

Imported in JUNE 18th 2025, CURRENTLY UNDER QUARENTINE SHIPPING BEGIN ON THE 24th!

From the Betta Splendens Complex.

IUCN Red List: N/A (This type is a hybrid. Does not naturally occur in the wild)

Hybrid bred specifically for fighting, it has some unique traits, such as being extremely hardy and having an increased bone structure.

Physical Characteristics

• Body Shape: Compact, muscular, and robust, typically 1.5-2 inches (4-5 cm) long, designed for agility and strength in combat.
• Tail Shape: Short, rounded caudal fin, optimized for quick movements and durability, unlike the flowing fins of ornamental bettas.
• Coloration: Variable, depending on the type. Males display intense colors during fights, while females are duller.  Plakat fighters often have no masking on its head.
• Operculum: Prominent, with iridescent scales and bold markings, flaring widely to intimidate opponents.
• Habitat: Not found in the wild; bred in controlled environments in Thailand for fighting. Kept in small, isolated containers with warm (26-30°C), neutral water (pH 6.5-7.5).
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WE ONLY SELECT healthy high quality fish to ship out

ALL of our fish go through 2 or more weeks of quarantine before being sold. Quarantine period consist of medication to remove parasites such as velvet and ich.  All males come from the same lineage and are generally similar.

Basic Information

Temperament: Males are VERY aggressive and should be kept alone or in tanks with non-male betta mates. Can be kept in a planted community tank of multiple females if there is adequate space.

Max Size: 2.3 inches

TDS: 60 - 200 (We keep them in soft water with low TDS to match our other wild bettas but they are more tolerant of water conditions.)

pH: 5.0-7.0

Temperature : 75-85 (much better coloration at warmer temperature above 78 degrees)

Diet: Carnivorous, we currently feed them live blackworms, frozen bloodworms and pellets.

Breeding: Bubblenester