{"product_id":"avatar-betta-fish-male","title":"Avatar Betta Fish (Male)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and unique variety of the betta fish species. It has a striking black coloration that is accented by iridescent blue spots on its fins and body. Our breeders have selectively bred this fish to have a perfect color on its body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QzGOQd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-wiz-uids=\"HmBg1b_2,HmBg1b_3\" class=\"PwvzCf WEeWWe\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nA male Avatar Betta is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003ea type of Betta splendens distinguished by its short fins, deep metallic blue-green or dark black coloration, and vibrant, iridescent scales\u003c\/mark\u003e. It is known for its rich coloration, where light reflects off its body and scales, often featuring intricate patterns, sometimes with \"heart\" shapes on the sides of its body. As a short-finned (Plakat) variety, it is more agile and less prone to fin damage than long-finned types.\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"HmBg1b_4,HmBg1b_5\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjU4fbO7uuPAxVxEVkFHSFJN00Qye0OegQIARAE\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"d69bcdd8-e955-4ab6-8262-c2ff8b5d1bfd\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" class=\"W4TX6e\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"ymCSIb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eBody and Fins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMale Avatar Bettas are typically short-finned (Plakat) Bettas, with stocky, cylindrical bodies and shorter, more robust fins compared to their long-finned counterparts.\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"HmBg1b_b,HmBg1b_c\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjU4fbO7uuPAxVxEVkFHSFJN00Qye0OegQIAxAB\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"70ed6cb7-344a-4a3a-8361-48f055c431d1\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" class=\"ymCSIb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThey are famous for their deep, intense metallic colors, which can include electric blue, turquoise, dark black, or even copper and gold.\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"HmBg1b_d,HmBg1b_e\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjU4fbO7uuPAxVxEVkFHSFJN00Qye0OegQIAxAD\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"08c11a19-c9cf-4aa6-8c35-f7d25346e1f5\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" class=\"ymCSIb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eIridescence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe name \"Avatar\" comes from the way light reflects off the body and scales, creating a dazzling, iridescent display of color.\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"HmBg1b_f,HmBg1b_g\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjU4fbO7uuPAxVxEVkFHSFJN00Qye0OegQIAxAF\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"fdadbb31-82df-4a3d-a7b4-beda1ab6471c\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-hveid=\"CAMQBg\" class=\"ymCSIb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003ePatterns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe coloration often includes intricate patterns on the fins and body, with some specimens even featuring unique \"heart\" patterns on their sides.\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"HmBg1b_h,HmBg1b_i\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjU4fbO7uuPAxVxEVkFHSFJN00Qye0OegQIAxAH\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"6cd9d0b2-e6cc-4915-90e4-045929be184d\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-hveid=\"CAMQCA\" class=\"ymCSIb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLike most male Bettas, they are territorial and aggressive and must be kept alone or with very careful consideration of tank mates to prevent fighting.\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"HmBg1b_j,HmBg1b_k\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjU4fbO7uuPAxVxEVkFHSFJN00Qye0OegQIAxAJ\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"e4c7cd6c-2298-4ac0-ba7c-dcd27acb303a\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eOrigin and Breeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" class=\"W4TX6e\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" class=\"ymCSIb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eIndonesia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Avatar Betta is a variety developed by breeders, particularly in Indonesia, who have selectively bred Betta splendens for enhanced color intensity and fin strength.\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"HmBg1b_1b,HmBg1b_1c\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjU4fbO7uuPAxVxEVkFHSFJN00Qye0OegQIBhAB\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"2c009a10-bb7b-43d1-8987-afcdfe496645\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 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fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-hveid=\"CAYQBA\" class=\"ymCSIb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eNamed After a Film:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe name \"Avatar\" is inspired by the popular movie, similar to other named varieties like \"Hellboy\" or \"Armageddon\" that are also produced in Southeast Asia.\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"HmBg1b_1f,HmBg1b_1g\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live 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