🐠 General Overview

The Plakat Betta Male Avatar Nemo Gold is a stunning variety of Betta splendens (Siamese fighting fish). It’s known for its short fins (plakat type), vibrant multicolored pattern, and metallic sheen resembling an "avatar" or iridescent glow. The “Nemo” part of the name refers to its orange and white patterning inspired by the clownfish, while “Gold” adds a luxurious metallic yellow tone.

✨ Key Features

• Scientific Name: Betta splendens

• Common Name: Plakat Betta Avatar Nemo Gold

• Tail Type: Plakat (short tail)

• Gender: Male (brighter coloration, larger body, more aggressive)

• Origin: Selectively bred from Thai and Indonesian Betta lines

• Family: Osphronemidae

🎨 Coloration

• A mix of orange, red, white, black, and metallic blue or gold tones.

• Avatar effect: an iridescent or glowing blue layer overlaying the body, giving a cosmic shimmer.

• Nemo pattern: splashes and patches of orange, white, and black similar to clownfish.

• Gold layer: metallic sheen or yellow undertone especially visible on the head and fins.

• Every fish has unique marbling, meaning no two Avatar Nemo Golds look exactly alike.

🧬 Genetic Background

• Marble gene: causes color-changing and patch development over time.

• Avatar trait: derived from iridescent gene mutations (enhanced blue/green metallic scales).

• Nemo base: combines orange and black pigmentation patterns.

• Gold enhancement: from selective crossing with yellow or metallic bettas.

📏 Size

• Adult Size: 2.5 – 3 inches (6 – 7.5 cm)

• Body: Stocky and muscular

• Fins: Short, rounded — allowing greater agility and reduced fin damage

🧭 Behavior

• Temperament: Territorial and aggressive towards other males.

• Activity Level: Very active, especially during feeding and when exploring their territory.

• Interaction: Often responsive to owners — may follow finger movements or recognize feeding time.

🌿 Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons for a single male

• Water Temperature: 26–30°C (78–86°F)

• pH Level: 6.5–7.5

• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Filtration: Gentle flow (bettas dislike strong currents)

• Décor: Use plants, caves, and driftwood to create hiding spots

• Lighting: Moderate, to enhance metallic sheen

🍽️ Diet

• Type: Carnivorous

• Preferred Foods:

  • Betta pellets (protein-rich)

  • Bloodworms

  • Daphnia

  • Brine shrimp

  • Mosquito larvae

• Feed 1–2 times daily in small amounts.

🧫 Breeding Info

• Type: Bubble nest builder

• Pairing: Introduce a female only during breeding and under supervision

• Temperature: Slightly higher (around 28°C)

• Process: Male builds bubble nest → courtship display → egg laying → male guards nest until fry hatch

• Fry Care: Requires infusoria or micro-worms as first foods

💎 Special Traits

• Metallic gold-blue iridescence under light

• Short fin type makes it stronger swimmer than long-finned bettas

• Constantly changing marble pattern

• Highly sought after by collectors for its Avatar glow + Nemo coloration

❤️ Care Tips

• Keep alone or with peaceful, non-nipping tankmates (e.g., snails, shrimp, small rasboras)

• Perform weekly 25–30% water changes

• Avoid mirrors or other bettas nearby for long durations (can cause stress)

• Use a lid — bettas are jumpers!

📚 Summary Table

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