{"product_id":"hmpk-candy-betta-male-betta-splendens","title":"HMPK Candy Betta (Male) - Betta Splendens","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eHMPK Candy Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e) is a vibrant \u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eHalfmoon Plakat\u003c\/strong\u003e variety known for its bold candy-like coloration and short, powerful fins. “HMPK” refers to \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"239\"\u003eHalfmoon Plakat\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the fish has the compact plakat body type with a tail that can flare into a broad halfmoon shape. These bettas often display striking combinations of \u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"439\"\u003ered, orange, yellow, blue, and white\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving them a colorful candy or koi-style pattern that makes each fish unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eBecause of their shorter fins, HMPK bettas are \u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"595\"\u003estrong, active swimmers\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to long-fin varieties. 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In larger aquariums they may coexist with peaceful tank mates such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jyua6a\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eSmall rasboras or tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d78bj8\" data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dupgle\" data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eSnails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l0yvj1\" data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eShrimp (with caution)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eAvoid housing them with other male bettas, aggressive fish, or species prone to fin-nipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"asgjbl\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eHMPK Candy Bettas thrive in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003ewarm, well-maintained aquariums with gentle filtration and plenty of plant cover\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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