{"product_id":"betta-male-plakat-5","title":"Betta-Male Plakat 4","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1b438bg\" data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eBetta Fish (Betta splendens) – Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z40mnt\" data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eBrightly coloured freshwater fish with long, flowing fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12jlihw\" data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"309\"\u003ePopular colours: red, blue, black, white, and multi-colour varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1by2bn3\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eKnown for their territorial and aggressive behaviour (especially males)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ph0q96\" data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eLabyrinth organ allows them to breathe air 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plants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ib502c\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eFloating plants help them feel secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xxejl0\" data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eProvide hiding spots (driftwood, caves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mq28e1\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eAvoid sharp or plastic decorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zlkgbu\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3agaoh\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eHigh-protein diet (they are carnivores)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tsv6pn\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eFeed quality betta pellets as staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dym66h\" data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eSupplement with frozen\/live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h7kplx\" data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eFeed small amounts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e1–2 times daily\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"chytvo\" data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eAvoid overfeeding (common issue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dwek43\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p712ia\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"urn4u0\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003epH: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11dq7kh\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e0 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"krxv68\" data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eNitrate: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\u0026lt;20 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lnih2k\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eWeekly water changes: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e20–30%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dwejj9\" data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q4mpdv\" data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eBest kept alone OR with peaceful species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2i7dq\" data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eAvoid: other male bettas, fin-nippers (e.g. tiger barbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"462h1k\" data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003ePossible tank mates: snails, shrimp (with caution), small peaceful fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fgujr5\" data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eEach betta has a unique temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 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