{"product_id":"yellow-banana-plakat-male-betta-splendens-freshwater","title":"Yellow Banana Plakat Male Betta (Betta splendens) | Live Freshwater Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Pickup Only\u003c\/strong\u003e — Live bettas at Squeaky's Aquatics are reserved for in-store pickup at our Lawrenceville showroom (1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA). We do not ship live fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e — this listing represents a single male Yellow Banana Plakat Betta currently in our showroom. Each plakat is photographed individually; what you see is the exact fish you'll take home (subject to first-come pickup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Banana Plakat (\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e) is a short-finned variety of the classic Siamese fighting fish, prized for its solid bright-banana coloration and its high-energy, fast-swimming behavior. \"Plakat\" refers to the short-fin form bred for athleticism rather than long flowing fins — these males are stockier, faster, and noticeably more interactive than typical halfmoon or veiltail bettas. Browse our other in-stock \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003efreshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e and shop \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eall freshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner-friendly — hardy and adaptable, but not a community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons minimum (heated, filtered, lid required — plakats jump)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolo housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep one male per tank. NEVER house with another betta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore — high-protein betta pellets, frozen\/freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia. Skip flake-only diets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft plants, driftwood, and caves give your betta places to rest and patrol. Avoid sharp décor that can tear fins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle flow — sponge filters or baffled HOBs. Strong currents stress bettas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 years with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eYellow Banana Plakat Betta, Plakat Betta, Siamese Fighting Fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePlakat (short-fin) — Yellow Banana coloration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSelectively bred (wild form: Southeast Asia, Mekong basin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2.5 – 3 inches (6 – 7.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eAggressive — single-male tanks only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e76 – 82 °F (24 – 28 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e6.5 – 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e5 – 20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlakat males are bred for combat and are noticeably faster and more aggressive than long-finned bettas — a single male in his own tank is the safest and most rewarding setup. Never combine with another betta of any sex; even a glass divider with a long-finned tankmate next door can stress him out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible (cautious) tank mates\u003c\/strong\u003e in larger tanks (10+ gal): peaceful bottom-dwellers like cory catfish or kuhli loaches. Each plakat has its own personality — monitor closely and have a backup tank ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e any other betta, fancy guppies, long-finned tetras, gouramis, and small shrimp like cherries (they often become snacks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-betta-w-probiotics-30g\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Betta with Probiotics\u003c\/a\u003e — daily staple food formulated specifically for bettas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/new-life-spectrum-betta-semi-floating-pellet\"\u003eNew Life Spectrum Betta Semi-Floating Pellet\u003c\/a\u003e — popular high-protein alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/christmas-moss-portion-cup\"\u003eChristmas Moss Portion\u003c\/a\u003e — perfect low-light cover for betta tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eBrowse all aquarium foods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eAll freshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between a plakat and a halfmoon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlakat refers to the short-fin form — originally bred for fighting in Thailand. They are faster, more athletic, and significantly more aggressive than the long-finned halfmoon, crowntail, or veiltail varieties. The trade-off: less flowing finnage, more personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan he live with other fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYellow Banana Plakat males do best alone. Some keepers can add peaceful bottom-dwellers (corydoras, kuhli loaches) in 10+ gallon tanks, but every plakat is different — always have a backup plan in case he doesn't tolerate company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes he need a heater and filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Bettas are tropical fish and need stable 78–80 °F water and gentle filtration. The unheated bowl myth is the #1 cause of premature betta deaths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the colors stay this vibrant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYellow Banana coloration tends to be very stable. Quality nutrition and clean water keep the yellow rich and prevent the muted appearance you see in stressed or poorly-fed bettas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pick him up the same day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — if this listing still shows in stock, he's ready for same-day pickup during showroom hours. Call ahead and we'll have him bagged and acclimated when you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48736636436699,"sku":"FW1-F4413","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/FullSizeRender_1aaa8105-2a16-4e06-8158-a389bb4c1b97.jpg?v=1777731774","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/yellow-banana-plakat-male-betta-splendens-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}