About the Black Samurai Betta Black Samurai Bettas are characterized by a bold, metallic, armor-like black body with contrasting iridescent scales, often silver or white, on the head and back. These striking fish are prized for their unique appearance, a product of line breeding Betta splendens. 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. Husbandry & Care Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive Minimum Tank Size: 5+ Gallons Water Temperature: 76-82 °F Water pH: 6.0-8.0 Social Group: Solitary Diet: Carnivorous; Commercial Betta Diets, Frozen Bloodworms/Brine Shrimp, Live Baby Brine Shrimp, Live Fruit Flies Compatible with: Peaceful community fish that do not fin-nip. Preferably fish that stay exclusive one level of the aquarium water column like Corydoras and do not look identical to your individual betta.
