What is a Plakat?
A: In Western countries a Plakat (pronounced pla-COT) bettas are a short-finned variety of Betta Splendens. The bettas were originally selected out of rice patties in Thailand and Southeast Asia and bred for their fighting abilities. Plakats have large strong bodies, large jaws and small fins.
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.
How big does a Plakat betta get?
two to three inches
The average Plakat Bettas size is usually two to three inches in length for adults. They’re on the smaller side of the size spectrum as far as tropical fish go.
What does Plakat Betta mean?
Plakat is the Thai word for what we call the Betta or Siamese Fighting fish. Translated into English it literally means “biting fish.” If you know even a little about Bettas then you already know why they are called this.
Are Plakats aggressive?
Plakats are also the most aggressive variety of Betta. Only the most aggressive fighting fish were selected for breeding, so these are some rage filled little fish. They also have a bad habit of jumping out of their tanks.
Do Plakat bettas jump?
None the less, jumping betta fish is a thing. Most likely though, having your betta fish jumping out of its tank is not something you want. So to get right to the point, yes betta fish can jump. Bettas can definitely clear the edge of an open topped aquarium if the water level is high enough.
What is the rarest type of betta fish?
Rarest Types of Betta Fish The rarest type of Betta that I could find is the so-called 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.
Is there a judging standard for a Plakat?
There isn’t any judging standard for a show plakat and also no clear definition on what is and is not a Traditional Show Plakat. Plakat derives from the Thai word Plakad which means fighting fish and does not really restrict to one specific strain of betta. These Plakad can be wild caught or bred in captivity.
Where can I buy a Plakat betta fish?
Above: a male Plakat Betta for sale in our fish store. This fish, which is a rich red color, was swimming in one of our aquarium, when one of us took this picture. You can buy Betta Fish like this one on this page.
What are the characteristics of a Thai Plakat?
Very smart, and calculating. Thai Plakats tend to have strong mouth/bite and speed. Indo fighters are characterized by extreme endurance and rock hard scales. FightingBettas and Sakai Fighter partnered to bring to you highly aggressive Plakat lines of the highest quality.
What’s the difference between a male and female Plakat?
To tell the difference between a common female found at a pet store and a male Plakat is that the male will be bigger and thicker. Also when placed near another male, he will flare and display. Female Betta can flare but not as “wide” as the male can.
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