Black Samurai HMPK Male Betta

A distinctive Helmet Black Samurai HMPK male displaying intense black colouration paired with heavy metallic armour concentrated across the head, gill plates and shoulders.

Unlike many Samurai Bettas where metallic scaling is spread evenly throughout the body, this male exhibits a striking helmet-like armour pattern that immediately draws attention to the face and front third of the fish. A broken line of metallic scaling extends along the dorsal ridge before fading into deep black finnage, creating exceptional contrast and visual depth.

His broad HMPK frame is complemented by strong radial rays throughout the caudal fin, producing a bold display profile from every angle. The combination of dark body colour, concentrated armour and clean finnage makes this male a standout representative of the darker Obsidian bloodlines.

An excellent display fish and a valuable foundation specimen for projects focused on Samurai, Helmet Samurai and high-contrast metallic lines.

Key Features

• HMPK (Halfmoon Plakat) Male Betta
• Helmet Black Samurai Pattern
• Heavy Metallic Armour Head
• Distinct Shoulder Armour Expression
• Deep Black Finnage
• Strong Radial Tail Pattern
• Individually Selected Import
• WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)
• Care Information

Species: Betta splendens

Temperament: Solitary

Recommended Temperature: 25–28°C

Diet: High-quality Betta pellets, frozen and live foods

Housing: Best kept individually

Photographed and housed in the UK by Obsidian Betta Co.