Giant Betta Plakat

The Giant Betta is a splendens variation bred in Thailand to get twice the size of regular Betta splendens. These beautiful monsters have dramatic colors and twice the fierce attitude of the smaller fighters. Since Giant Bettas are already expensive, we focus on the more colorful selections. The Giant Bettas should have an adequate size bowl, about a half gallon or more, since they need more space.

This week's giant bettas are a solid purple to blue color.

There are many names for the particular betta color patterns, but most are variations of blue and/or red colors. Fish pictured here are representative only. If you are looking for a specific coloration, please note it on your order, or simply allow us to choose one of our favorites for you!

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give him a heater (bettas are tropical fish), a gentle filter and live or silk plants. Plakats are active swimmers and like room to patrol. Keep a lid on the tank and leave a gap of air under it, since bettas breathe from the surface.

Feeding: Feed a few betta pellets or a pinch of flake once or twice a day. Bettas overeat easily, so small meals are best. They also enjoy frozen bloodworms.

Tankmates: Never keep two male bettas together. Plakats are among the boldest bettas, so they do best alone or with sturdy, peaceful fish like corydoras and snails. Avoid fin-nippers and other labyrinth fish.

Good to know: Giant bettas grow up to twice the size of regular bettas. They are just as territorial as other males.