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| Modern Show Plakat |
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| Traditional Show Plakat |
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| Wild-type plakat (imbellis hybrid) |
The Plakat (from the Thai word 'pla kad', meaning 'biting fish') is just the shortfinned version of the common Betta splendens. There are wild-type plakats (which look like the bettas caught in their natural habitats), Traditional Show plakats (asymmetrical wild-type finnage with some enhancement), Modern Show plakats (multi-branching caudals, extended dorsals, longer anals/ventrals, cultivated colors in both symmetrical and asymmetrical types) and Fighter plakats (bettas that have been selectively bred for fighting ability, such as aggression, sharper teeth, harder scales and longevity).
Plakats are generally more active than the longfinned version, not being hampered down with excessive finnage. This, along with their resistance to disease, makes them a favorite among betta enthusiasts and collectors.
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