🐠 General Overview

The Fancy Plakat Betta Super Gold Male is a premium Betta splendens variety known for its luxurious golden metallic sheen, compact Plakat body, and strong, elegant appearance. The “Super Gold” name refers to its brilliant golden coloration that glows under light like polished metal. This type is bred for maximum shine, symmetry, and color purity, making it one of the most visually stunning bettas in the fancy line family.

It’s a show-grade fish often prized for exhibitions and breeding programs focused on metallic color traits.

✨ Key Features

• Scientific Name: Betta splendens

• Common Name: Fancy Plakat Betta Super Gold

• Tail Type: Plakat (short tail)

• Gender: Male (larger, more colorful, and dominant)

• Origin: Thailand and Indonesia (selective metallic breeding lines)

• Family: Osphronemidae

🎨 Coloration

• Primary Color: Bright metallic gold — ranges from warm yellow-gold to deep golden bronze

• Body Finish: Fully metallic, smooth, and reflective — scales appear like gold plating

• Fins: Solid gold or slightly translucent edges with metallic shimmer

• Head: May appear slightly darker (bronze mask) or same tone as body in high-quality strains

• Lighting Effect: Under aquarium or natural light, the fish glows with a mirror-like metallic gleam

High-quality Super Gold males have uniform coverage, meaning gold pigment reaches from face to tail without dull patches.

🧬 Genetic Background

• Base Lineage: Developed from copper, yellow, and metallic dragon lines

• Key Genes:

  • Metallic (Copper/Gold) gene: Responsible for shiny, reflective scales

  • Non-red gene: Reduces red pigments to allow pure gold/yellow expression

  • Dragon gene (often present): Thickens scales, increasing reflective surface

• Stabilized Line: Selectively bred for color uniformity, full-body coverage, and balanced fin form

📏 Size

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

• Body: Stocky, muscular, compact — classic Plakat physique

• Fins: Short and rounded, giving agility and strong movement

🧭 Behavior

• Temperament: Aggressive and territorial toward other males

• Personality: Confident, active, and responsive to human interaction

• Tankmates: Best kept alone or with calm species like snails, shrimp, or small rasboras in large, well-decorated tanks

• Display Behavior: Frequent flaring and territorial posturing — especially under bright light

🌿 Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons

• Temperature: 26–30°C (78–86°F)

• pH Level: 6.5–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Filtration: Gentle flow; bettas prefer calm water

• Lighting: Moderate to bright — enhances gold metallic reflection

• Décor: Add live or silk plants, caves, and smooth stones for resting and exploration

• Lid: Required — bettas are jumpers

🍽️ Diet

• Diet Type: Carnivorous

• Ideal Foods:

  • High-protein Betta pellets

  • Bloodworms

  • Daphnia

  • Brine shrimp

  • Mosquito larvae

• Feed twice daily in small portions. Avoid overfeeding to maintain coloration and fin health.

🧫 Breeding Information

• Type: Bubble nest builder

• Pairing: Condition both male and female before breeding with protein-rich foods

• Spawning Temperature: Around 28°C (82°F)

• Process:

  • Male builds bubble nest

  • Courts female and wraps around her during egg release

  • Collects and guards eggs in nest

  • Remove female post-spawning

• Fry Feeding: Start with infusoria or micro-worms, then baby brine shrimp

💎 Special Traits

• True metallic gold body — shiny and reflective

• Short fins for strength and endurance

• Highly photogenic and show-quality appearance

• Symbolizes prosperity, success, and elegance

• Rare coloration line — difficult to maintain pure metallic tone without fading or dulling

❤️ Care Tips

• Maintain clean, warm, and stable water — impurities dull metallic scales

• Perform weekly 25–30% water changes

• Avoid strong filtration or current

• Place against dark backgrounds or substrates to emphasize the gold tone

• Condition periodically with frozen or live food for stronger color vibrancy

📚 Summary Table

IMAGES ARE FOR REPRESENTATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.