🐠 General Overview

The Fancy Plakat Betta Super Red Male is one of the most striking and iconic varieties of Betta splendens. Known for its intensely rich, uniform red coloration, short fins, and athletic build, this betta is bred for both strength and visual impact. The “Super Red” name comes from its pure, solid, deep red pigmentation that covers the entire body and fins without any trace of other colors.

This variety is a symbol of power and vitality, making it a favorite among breeders and collectors worldwide.

✨ Key Features

• Scientific Name: Betta splendens

• Common Name: Fancy Plakat Betta Super Red

• Tail Type: Plakat (short fin)

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

• Origin: Thailand, Indonesia (selective breeding lines)

• Family: Osphronemidae

🎨 Coloration

• Primary Color: Bright, solid crimson or scarlet red covering the entire body and fins

• Uniform Tone: No black, white, or blue traces — pure monochrome red

• Fins: Deep red with light transparency near edges, often displaying perfect symmetry

• Body Finish: Glossy, smooth scales with a light metallic glow under good lighting

• Variation: Some lines show “Super Red Copper” tones (slight golden sheen), but true Super Red remains pure red

A high-quality Super Red has no iridescence or pale patches — it’s entirely covered in vibrant pigment from head to tail.

🧬 Genetic Background

• Base Lineage: Developed from solid red Plakat bettas through selective breeding

• Color Gene: Dominant red gene with suppression of iridescent and black layers

• Fancy Lineage Influence: Adds brightness and durability to the color layer

• Stabilized Line: Super Red is one of the most genetically stable solid colors in bettas

📏 Size

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

• Body Shape: Compact, muscular, and thick-bodied

• Fin Shape: Short and rounded for quick swimming and less fin damage

🧭 Behavior

• Temperament: Territorial and aggressive, especially towards other males

• Activity: Highly active, enjoys exploring and flaring

• Intelligence: Recognizes owner and responds to feeding cues

• Tankmates: Best kept alone; possible companions include snails or small, calm fish like rasboras (in large tanks only)

🌿 Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons per male

• Temperature: 26–30°C (78–86°F)

• pH Level: 6.5–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Filtration: Gentle filter flow — strong currents stress bettas

• Lighting: Moderate — enhances the richness of red coloration

• Décor: Add live or silk plants, smooth stones, and hiding spaces

• Lid: Required — bettas are capable jumpers

🍽️ Diet

• Diet Type: Carnivorous

• Ideal Foods:

  • Protein-rich Betta pellets

  • Bloodworms (live or frozen)

  • Brine shrimp

  • Daphnia

  • Mosquito larvae

• Feed 1–2 times daily, small portions each time. Avoid overfeeding to maintain bright color and good health.

🧫 Breeding Information

• Type: Bubble nest builder

• Pairing: Introduce a conditioned female only during breeding attempts

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

• Process:

  • Male builds a bubble nest

  • Courtship display (flares, dances, embraces female)

  • Female releases eggs; male fertilizes and collects them in the nest

  • Male guards and tends eggs until fry hatch

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

💎 Special Traits

• Pure, solid red tone — no iridescence or color bleeding

• Short fins — athletic, strong swimmer, less prone to fin rot

• Highly photogenic — red looks brilliant under LED or natural light

• Hardy and energetic — easier to care for than some fancy variants

• Symbol of strength and good fortune in many cultures

❤️ Care Tips

• Keep water clean with weekly 25–30% changes

• Avoid placing tanks near other male bettas (causes stress)

• Use dark substrates or backgrounds to make red color appear deeper

• Feed varied protein diet for best fin and color development

• Monitor aggression during mirror exercise — limit to short sessions

📚 Summary Table

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