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Hell Boy Betta
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Yes, the Hell Boy Betta, or hellboy betta, is named after the featured star of the Hell Boy movies. The betta varies in color patterns but always has a predominant deep red plakat (fancy round tail) body. Some hellboy bettas are red and white, some have some blue, and some are nearly all deep red. This is a great fish for those that like fantasy and sci-fi :)
Fish pictured here are representative only, and the picture shows a mature hell boy betta in full display. Most hell boy plakats are primarily blood red in color.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Betta splendens |
| Origin | Thailand (captive-bred) |
| Care Level | Easy, good for beginners |
| Temperament | Males fight each other; peaceful toward most other fish |
| Adult Size | Up to 3" |
| Lifespan | 3–5 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (meaty foods) |
| Water Temperature | 76–82°F (needs a heater) |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Breathes Air | Yes – labyrinth fish take air from the surface |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2" |
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: Short-finned plakats are strong, fast swimmers and the closest to the original fighting fish, so they are usually the most aggressive bettas. Keep them on their own or with sturdy, peaceful tankmates.
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