HMPK Male Betta (Betta splendens)

HMPK Male Betta (Betta splendens, Halfmoon Plakat variant) a compact, vibrant, and highly sought-after Betta type known for its short fins and dramatic tail spread:

Species Profile: HMPK Male Betta (Halfmoon Plakat)

Scientific Name:
Betta splendens (HMPK variant)

Size:
Up to 6–7 cm (2.5–3 inches)

Lifespan:
2–4 years with proper care

Temperament:
Aggressive and territorial—best housed alone or with carefully selected tank mates

Tank Requirements:

• Minimum tank size: 5 gallons (larger preferred for enriched environments)
• Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
• Aquascape: Low-flow filtration, gentle lighting, floating plants, caves, and leaf litter for enrichment

Diet:
Carnivorous – thrives on high-protein Betta pellets, frozen/live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia

Behavior:

• Highly territorial—will flare and fight other males
• Intelligent and interactive with owners
• Can be trained to follow fingers or jump for food
• Should not be housed with fin-nipping or flashy fish

Breeding:

• Bubble nest builder
• Requires conditioning with high-protein diet
• Introduce female carefully; remove post-spawning
• Male guards eggs and fry

Appearance:

• Plakat (short-finned) body type with a Halfmoon tail (180° spread when flared)
• Bold colors and patterns—marble, koi, metallic, solid, and more
• Strong body and fins make them ideal for competitive Betta shows