Fighter – Male Plakat

Male Plakat Betta’s, also known as Siamese fighting fish, is a popular and fascinating freshwater aquarium fish that originates from Southeast Asia.The Plakat Betta is a particularly impressive variety, with its characteristic broad and sweeping tail finsand a more compact body. These intelligent and active fish can be a joy to observe, but it is important to provide them with a suitable habitat and proper care to thrive.

Depending on the fish itself, they can be kept with other peaceful tropical fish. Betta fish are a labyrinth fish, meaning they have evolved over time to have an addition organ that allows them to breath surface air.

A golden rule of keeping bettas : Don’t put two bettas in the same fish tank unless you are ready for a fish fight.

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Features of Male Plakat Betta:

• Available in assorted colours and patterns
• Plakat Bettas have shorter and rounder fins, giving them a more robust and streamlined look
• They are aggressive and may flare at you or other stimuli
• Plakat bettas are native to the Mekong basin of Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, but are most densely concentrated in Thailand.
• Average Lifespan : 3-5 years

The Best Aquarium Size for Betta Fish:

The ideal sized tank for a betta fish is 15L or larger. However, you could also go with a nano tank as small as 5L. In nature these fish inhabit very weedy habitats and are perfectly adapted to living in small spaces as long as water quality is kept high.

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Betta FishTank Mate Compatibility:

Betta fish are known to be fierce fighters, especially towards their own species or species that are similar in appearance, but they can peacefully cohabitate with other fish and invertebrates. Avoid keeping them with fin nipping species.

Great tank mates for Betta include:

• Corydoras Catfish
• Neon Tetra
• Kuhli Loach
• Ember Tetra
• Harlequin rasboras

Betta Fish Diet :

Betta fish diet should consist primarily of high quality pellets specifically made for feeding Betta fish. A combination ofgranules,bitesorflakes, livefrozen foodlikebrine shrimp, andbloodwormsare excellent supplemental foods for your fish as well.

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Betta Fish Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration for Betta Fish

Betta fish are naturally found in still or slow moving waters. Due to their large fins, they can be pushed around in strong currents. We recommend gentle water flow and filtration. Sponge filters, under gravel filters, and hang on filters are great options if keeping in smaller aquariums.

Aquarium Heaters for Betta Fish

We use a heater mat for the smaller tanks and bowls. Or for larger aquariums you will need an aquarium heater and a thermometer to monitor temperature. They prefer warm tropical waters and generally require a heater in the winter months in most areas of Australia.

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Aquarium Lighting for Betta Fish

Showcase your betta fish with artificial lighting. A small light above the aquarium that runs during daylight hours will replicate the natural environment. Dimmable lighting options are available which will help manage algae in the aquarium.

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Aquarium Plants for Betta Fish

Live plants are a great idea. Betta fish love lounging on the leaves and hiding in them to sleep. Live plants will also uptake some nitrates in the aquarium, helping remove nitrates and prevent algae.

Some great plants for your betta fish include:

• Christmas Moss
• Java Moss
• Java Fern
• Cryptocoryne
• Amazon Sword,Bleheri Sword,Borneo Sword,Broad Chain Sword
• Anubias

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Aquarium Decorations for Betta Fish

Mimic their natural environment artificial plants, covedriftwoodcan be placed in tanks. Add character with different aquarium ornaments.

• Zoo Med Betta Plant Salvia
• Zoo Med Betta Bed-Leaf Hammock
• Kazoo ornaments collections
• Aqua Dekore Silk Plants

Looking for morequality decorations? Check out ourAquarium Ornaments.

Aquarium Substrate for Betta Fish

Betta fish do not have particular substrate requirements.Aquarium sand, gravel and pebbles are all good options. Aquarium substrates provide the opportunity for beneficial bacteria to grow on the surface, enhancing a healthy biological filtration in your aquarium. Select an aquarium substrate that best show cases your betta fish.

• Kirby Pebbles
• Aqua One Betta Gravel
• Dymax Gravel 2kg

A variety of Substratesare available at Coburg Aquarium.

The Best Aquarium Size for Betta Fish:

The ideal sized tank for a betta fish is 15L or larger. However, you could also go with a nano tank as small as 5L. In nature these fish inhabit very weedy habitats and are perfectly adapted to living in small spaces as long as water quality is kept high.

After an aquarium for your Betta?

• Aqua One Betta Tank 10L
• Aqua One Betta Villa Single
• Aqua One LifeStyle Aquarium
• Dymax IQ5 Aquarium

Browseour entireAquarium Tank Selection here.

Betta FishTank Mate Compatibility:

Betta fish are known to be fierce fighters, especially towards their own species or species that are similar in appearance, but they can peacefully cohabitate with other fish and invertebrates. Avoid keeping them with fin nipping species.

Great tank mates for Betta include:

• Corydoras Catfish
• Neon Tetra
• Kuhli Loach
• Ember Tetra
• Harlequin rasboras

Betta Fish Diet :

Betta fish diet should consist primarily of high quality pellets specifically made for feeding Betta fish. A combination ofgranules,bitesorflakes, livefrozen foodlikebrine shrimp, andbloodwormsare excellent supplemental foods for your fish as well.

Check out our extensive range ofaquarium fish foods.

Betta Fish Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration for Betta Fish

Betta fish are naturally found in still or slow moving waters. Due to their large fins, they can be pushed around in strong currents. We recommend gentle water flow and filtration. Sponge filters, under gravel filters, and hang on filters are great options if keeping in smaller aquariums.

Aquarium Heaters for Betta Fish

We use a heater mat for the smaller tanks and bowls. Or for larger aquariums you will need an aquarium heater and a thermometer to monitor temperature. They prefer warm tropical waters and generally require a heater in the winter months in most areas of Australia.

Get yourself an aquarium heaterhere.

Aquarium Lighting for Betta Fish

Showcase your betta fish with artificial lighting. A small light above the aquarium that runs during daylight hours will replicate the natural environment. Dimmable lighting options are available which will help manage algae in the aquarium.

Looking for the ideal aquarium lighting? Shop fish tank lightinghere.

Aquarium Plants for Betta Fish

Live plants are a great idea. Betta fish love lounging on the leaves and hiding in them to sleep. Live plants will also uptake some nitrates in the aquarium, helping remove nitrates and prevent algae.

Some great plants for your betta fish include:

• Christmas Moss
• Java Moss
• Java Fern
• Cryptocoryne
• Amazon Sword,Bleheri Sword,Borneo Sword,Broad Chain Sword
• Anubias

Interested in live plants for your aquariums? Browselive plantshere.

Aquarium Decorations for Betta Fish

Mimic their natural environment artificial plants, covedriftwoodcan be placed in tanks. Add character with different aquarium ornaments.

• Zoo Med Betta Plant Salvia
• Zoo Med Betta Bed-Leaf Hammock
• Kazoo ornaments collections
• Aqua Dekore Silk Plants

Looking for morequality decorations? Check out ourAquarium Ornaments.

Aquarium Substrate for Betta Fish

Betta fish do not have particular substrate requirements.Aquarium sand, gravel and pebbles are all good options. Aquarium substrates provide the opportunity for beneficial bacteria to grow on the surface, enhancing a healthy biological filtration in your aquarium. Select an aquarium substrate that best show cases your betta fish.

• Kirby Pebbles
• Aqua One Betta Gravel
• Dymax Gravel 2kg

A variety of Substratesare available at Coburg Aquarium.