{"product_id":"black-samurai-plakat-betta","title":"Black Samurai Plakat Betta","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Samurai Plakat Betta - Deep Black Armoured Scaling, Bold and Compact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Samurai Plakat Betta carries a deep, armoured black dragon-scale patterning across its short-finned plakat body, giving it a dark, imposing look that lives up to its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strain combines its bold colouration with the compact, agile build typical of plakat bettas, making it a hardier and more resilient fish than long-finned show strains. It is confidently territorial like any male betta and should be housed alone to avoid conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 L minimum, heated and filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Territorial toward other bettas (their short fins make them slightly more agile\/feisty than long-finned show bettas) — never house two males together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse the Black Samurai Plakat in a heated, filtered 20 L or larger aquarium with subdued lighting to let its dark armoured scaling really stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to gentle — bettas dislike strong currents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly partial water changes with stable, cycled filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protein-rich diet supports strong colour and healthy condition for this dragon-scale strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality betta pellets as a daily staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen or live bloodworm for enrichment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen or live brine shrimp for extra protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional variety to keep colours vibrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept alone, or with calm bottom dwellers and non-fin-nipping tankmates; avoid other bettas and gourami, which can trigger territorial aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm bottom-dwelling species such as corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful, fast-moving nano fish that stay out of its territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnails in a well-established, planted tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid other male bettas and gourami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47863548674153,"sku":"PISCES-30086","price":43.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/black-samurai-plakat-betta","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}