What does HMPK stand for Betta?

Now, due to selective breeding and crossing, there is also the Half Moon Plakat (or “HMPK”) where the tail has a 180 degree spread when flared and the Crown Tail Plakat (or “CTPK”) where the tail is either rounded or with a 180 degree spread and with elongated rays giving it a “spiky” appearance. Traditional Red Dragon.

Can Bettas crossbreed?

All betta fish varieties, such as crown tails, veil tails, halfmoon, or delta bettas, are all the same species, so they can be crossbred. However, this can often create undesirable fin shapes.

How big do Halfmoon Plakat Bettas get?

How Big Do Halfmoon Bettas Get? Long-tailed Halfmoon bettas generally reach a little over 3 inches, with their tail length included. Hybrid species may be longer.

What is a Halfmoon Plakat Betta?

HALFMOON BETTAS Most Butterfly Bettas have the Halfmoon tail type. This makes the pattern look even more beautiful since the anal, dorsal and caudal fins all overlap each other like flower petals. Most Halfmoon Bettas have butterfly color patterns.

Can a betta mate with a guppy?

Male Bettas & Male Guppies Both things that trigger aggression and territorial instinct in bettas. Putting a male guppy and male betta together is going to spell trouble, and most likely result in the death of your guppies.

Why are Plakat bettas more aggressive?

Appearance & Behavior. Most people are aware that bettas like to fight. They are territorial animals that will defend their own space if another fish gets too close. Because plakat bettas have been bred for fighting, they may be more aggressive than other varieties of betta, so only one per tank is recommended.

Can Plakat betta Have tank mates?

Despite Plakat Bettas being notorious fighting fish, they can happily co-exist with other tank mates. Of course, males are the most aggressive, and you should never keep two male Plakat Bettas together in the same tank; however, females can happily co-exist in groups that are referred to as “sororities”.

Are Plakat bettas more aggressive?

Q: Are Plakat bettas more aggressive? A: Yes. Plakat bettas were originally bred to fight in competitive bouts, and that trait remains prevalent in the modern fish. Plakats tend to be more aggressive than the long-finned, ornamental betta splendens variety.

What is the most rare betta?

The rarest type of Betta is the fantail variety. This fish has two caudal fins that are side by side but fused at a small point at the top, making it look similar to a fantail goldfish. This variety is so rare that you can’t really find any information on them or anywhere to buy them.