HMPK

Double Tail Halfmoon Betta (DTHM) — two-lobed tail + enlarged dorsal fin; butterfly-wing display when flaring DT gene: two separate symmetrical tail lobes + larger dorsal + compact deep body — structurally unique among Bettas ₹149 per male fish Sponge filter essential — multiple long fin lobes very flow-sensitive; no strong current Swim bladder sensitivity — compact DT body; small portions only; one fasting day per week Indian Almond Leaf strongly recommended — large multi-lobe fin surface needs antibacterial protection Smooth decor only · 25–28°C heater · 20–30L · lid essential · one male only Blood Worm Sticks (slow-sinking) preferred over floating pellets for DT swim bladder health

Dumbo Ear Halfmoon Betta (Elephant Ear HM) — enlarged fan-shaped pectoral fins + 180-degree halfmoon tail spread Most multi-directional display of any Betta — pectoral fins + tail + dorsal + anal all enlarged ₹249 per male fish Very gentle flow required — sponge filter only; Dumbo pectoral fins and HM tail damaged by current Smooth decor only — no sharp plastic plants or rough edges; pectoral fins tear easily Indian Almond Leaf strongly recommended — antibacterial tannins protect the large fin surface area 20–30L tank · 26–28°C heater · sponge filter · silk/live plants · lid essential One male only — never two male Bettas together

Dumbo Ear Plakat Betta (DEPK / Elephant Ear Plakat) — enlarged Dumbo pectoral fins + short robust Plakat tail fins Most beginner-friendly Dumbo Ear variety — short fins = less fin rot risk, more flow-tolerant than DEHM Active, fast swimmer — more energetic display than long-finned DEHM; flight-like Dumbo pectoral motion ₹249 per male fish Better community tank candidate than DEHM — short fins less vulnerable to fin-nippers Lid essential — Plakat Bettas are athletic jumpers; check every gap in lid setup 20–30L tank · sponge filter · 24–28°C heater · Indian Almond Leaf recommended One male only — never two male Bettas together

Solid Super Black HMPK — Halfmoon Plakat male Betta splendens; deep uniform melano-black colouration Melano gene — true matte-satin black, not dark blue-black; subtle iridescent shimmer under cool light is characteristic, not a defect Warm LED (3000–4000K) + dark substrate + Indian Almond Leaf = most dramatic black Betta display possible ₹349 per male fish One male only — never house two male Bettas together 20–30L tank · sponge filter · heater 24–28°C · lid + surface gap Indian Almond Leaf strongly recommended — amber tannin water + black fish = best display and immune health Safe tank mates: Corydoras, small non-nippy tetras · never fin-nippers or other male Bettas

Solid Super Red HMPK — Halfmoon Plakat male Betta splendens; vivid uniform crimson colouration HMPK advantage: Short robust fins; 180° halfmoon tail spread when flared; less fin rot risk than long-finned varieties "Super Red" = deeply saturated crimson pigmentation, not orange-red · "Solid" = uniform colour, no pattern breaks ₹349 per male fish One male only — never house two male Bettas together Tank: 20–30L · gentle sponge filter · heater 24–28°C · surface access · lid essential Feed Astaxanthin-containing foods (Ocean Treat Blood Worm Sticks) to maintain vivid Super Red colouration Safe tank mates: Corydoras, small non-nippy tetras, Otocinclus · never fin-nippers or other male Bettas

Thai Flag OHM Betta — red, white and blue tricolour pattern inspired by Thai national flag + Over HalfMoon spread OHM = tail exceeds 180° — larger, more extravagant spread than standard HM; all three colours visible in over-spread flare ₹149 per male fish Astaxanthin essential for red — Blood Worm Sticks 3–4× weekly; red fades within weeks without it Neutral LED (4000–4500K) recommended — balances all three colours simultaneously; warm enhances red, cool enhances blue, neutral shows all three Sponge filter non-negotiable — OHM over-spread more flow-sensitive than standard HM Indian Almond Leaf strongly recommended · smooth decor only · 25–28°C heater · 20–30L · lid essential One male only — never two male Bettas together