🐠 General Overview

The Mixed Galaxy Plakat Male Betta is a stunning Betta splendens variety prized for its multicolored “galaxy-like” pattern — a mix of vibrant reds, blues, purples, whites, and sometimes metallic spots spread across the body and fins. The term “Mixed Galaxy” refers to the unpredictable yet dazzling blend of colors and marbling that resemble stars and cosmic swirls, making every fish truly one of a kind.

As a Plakat Betta, it has short fins, a compact, muscular body, and a bold personality — a favorite among breeders and collectors for both color diversity and strength.

✨ Key Features

• Scientific Name: Betta splendens

• Common Name: Mixed Galaxy Plakat Betta

• Tail Type: Plakat (short tail)

• Gender: Male (brighter and more dominant than females)

• Origin: Thailand, Indonesia — selectively bred from Koi and Fancy Galaxy lines

• Family: Osphronemidae

🎨 Coloration

• Body Color: Irregular mix of red, blue, turquoise, purple, white, orange, or metallic hues

• Pattern Type: Galaxy — marbled with metallic spots resembling stars across the body

• Fins: Multicolored, often showing gradient or scattered patches of different colors

• Head and Face: May display koi-like patches or half-mask coloration

• Overall Look: Appears as a living “cosmos” — shimmering and ever-changing with light

Each Mixed Galaxy Plakat has a unique color map; no two fish look identical.

🧬 Genetic Background

• Base Lineage: Combination of Fancy Koi, Galaxy, and Marble Betta genes

• Color Genes:

  • Marble gene: Causes shifting and changing of color patterns over time

  • Iridescent gene: Adds blue and metallic shine

  • Koi gene: Creates irregular multi-color blotches

• Result: A complex, ever-evolving mosaic of colors and spots, earning the name “Galaxy”

📏 Size

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

• Body Shape: Thick and muscular with broad head

• Fins: Short, rounded, symmetrical — characteristic of Plakat types

🧭 Behavior

• Temperament: Aggressive toward other males; territorial and dominant

• Activity Level: Highly active and responsive; often flares when seeing its reflection

• Personality: Confident, curious, and quick-moving

• Tankmates: Best kept solo or with very calm, non-aggressive companions like snails or shrimp

🌿 Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons

• Temperature: 26–30°C (78–86°F)

• pH Level: 6.5–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderate

• Filtration: Gentle current; strong flow stresses bettas

• Lighting: Medium to bright — accentuates the galaxy colors

• Décor: Plants, driftwood, and smooth stones for hiding and comfort

• Lid: Essential — bettas are jumpers

🍽️ Diet

• Diet Type: Carnivorous

• Preferred Foods:

  • High-quality Betta pellets

  • Frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia

  • Occasional mosquito larvae for enrichment

• Feeding Tip: Feed small amounts 1–2 times daily; avoid overfeeding to preserve bright coloration.

🧫 Breeding Information

• Type: Bubble nest builder

• Pairing: Male and female should be introduced gradually; remove female after spawning

• Breeding Temperature: 27–28°C (81–82°F)

• Process:

  • Male builds bubble nest under floating plant or surface

  • Spawning occurs through embracing; eggs are placed in nest

  • Male guards eggs and fry until free-swimming

• Fry Care: Feed with infusoria, then micro-worms or baby brine shrimp

💎 Special Traits

• Unique multicolor pattern — a blend of bright, cosmic-like hues

• Short fins give strength and agility

• Marble gene activity may cause color changes over time

• Highly collectible — no two look the same

• Excellent display fish for aquascapes or solo tanks

❤️ Care Tips

• Keep water clean and warm; impurities dull metallic sheen

• Avoid placing near other male bettas (causes excessive flaring)

• Use LED or white light to bring out the galaxy colors

• Feed protein-rich foods to enhance pigment and iridescence

• Use dark substrate or background to make colors glow more vividly

📚 Summary Table

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