Siamese Fighting Fish Poster Fancy – Betta sp. | Colourful Cultivar with Intense Red-Blue Pattern

The Betta Plakat Fancy (Betta sp.) is a stunning cultivated form that captivates with its bright red base color, blue-metallic shimmering scales, and individual pattern. Each fish displays a unique color distribution – no two specimens are alike.

The short-finned Plakat variant is robust, agile, and lively, making it ideal for solitary keeping in aquascapes or nano aquariums. Due to its vitality and intense color pattern, it is one of the most popular modern Betta variants.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish size: L (4–5 cm)
🌎 Origin: Cultivated form – Southeast Asian origin
🌡️ Temperature: 24–30 °C
💧 pH value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ Total hardness: up to 20 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Territorial – solitary keeping recommended
🌾 Aquarium: From 30 l, planted with roots, floating plants, and gentle lighting

🍽️ Feeding:
Eats live, frozen, and dry food. A varied diet with Artemia, mosquito larvae, and protein food promotes color intensity and vitality.

💡 Tip:
A dark substrate and soft, warm light particularly emphasize the strong red and blue shimmering effects.

👉 Conclusion:
The Betta Plakat Fancy is a lively, colorful, and easy-to-care-for ornamental fish – perfect for enthusiasts of exceptional Betta cultivated forms.