{"product_id":"betta-black-samurai-male","title":"Betta Black Samurai (Male)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eA male Black Samurai Betta is characterized by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003ea bold, metallic, armor-like black body with contrasting iridescent scales, often silver or white, on the head and back\u003c\/mark\u003e. These striking fish are prized for their unique appearance, a product of line breeding within the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003especies. They are generally hardy, intelligent, and require a varied diet and stable water conditions, with only one male being kept per aquarium due to their territorial nature.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"Y5QJld_4,Y5QJld_5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"c4687f0f-f62a-473c-8d76-2cbbd1b3de47\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwikgdyT7uuPAxXmElkFHYJeLCEQye0OegQIARAE\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\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 class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA deep, metallic black is the primary color, with iridescent silver, white, or gold scales creating a \"samurai armor\" effect on the head and back.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"Y5QJld_b,Y5QJld_c\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"e5507dd9-0a19-418a-bc61-9375596c229b\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwikgdyT7uuPAxXmElkFHYJeLCEQye0OegQIAxAB\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\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 data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThey have short, plakat-style fins.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"Y5QJld_d,Y5QJld_e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"cdd59a91-6447-46ea-8067-b10df2483220\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwikgdyT7uuPAxXmElkFHYJeLCEQye0OegQIAxAD\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\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 data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTheir bodies are stocky and cylindrical, typical of the plakat variety.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"Y5QJld_f,Y5QJld_g\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"69460d06-10a4-44df-b67e-e7aa8d05553b\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwikgdyT7uuPAxXmElkFHYJeLCEQye0OegQIAxAF\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\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 data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eOther Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThey are known for the reflection of light off their metallic scales, creating a dramatic appearance.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"Y5QJld_h,Y5QJld_i\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"1c54886e-e17c-4bd2-acad-b0295bc049c2\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwikgdyT7uuPAxXmElkFHYJeLCEQye0OegQIAxAH\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\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 class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTerritorial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMale Black Samurai Bettas are territorial and aggressive, so they should be housed alone in an aquarium.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"Y5QJld_17,Y5QJld_18\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"f1662bdf-0f58-4f48-a3dc-58b1c08ab71e\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwikgdyT7uuPAxXmElkFHYJeLCEQye0OegQIBhAB\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\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 data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThey are carnivores and thrive on a varied diet of high-quality Betta pellets and frozen or live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAYQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTank Environment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA minimum tank size of 4-5 gallons is recommended, with a stable temperature of 75-82°F (24-28°C).\u003cspan class=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"Y5QJld_1b,Y5QJld_1c\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"28d607a1-6b66-439d-a462-a820ef3805a8\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwikgdyT7uuPAxXmElkFHYJeLCEQye0OegQIBhAF\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\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 data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAYQBg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFilter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA gentle filter is advised to avoid strong currents, as they prefer slow-moving or standing water.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"Y5QJld_1d,Y5QJld_1e\" 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