🐠 General Overview

The Red Copper Metallic Galaxy Plakat Male Betta is a striking Betta splendens variety known for its rich red coloration infused with copper metallic shine and galaxy-like color patterns. This fish combines the boldness of red with the shimmer of copper and the iridescent speckles typical of the Galaxy line. Its short, strong fins and muscular body — characteristic of Plakat bettas — make it not just beautiful, but also powerful and agile.

This variety is especially admired for its warm metallic tones, star-like speckling, and dynamic reflective scales, giving it a fiery yet refined look.

✨ Key Features

• Scientific Name: Betta splendens

• Common Name: Red Copper Metallic Galaxy Plakat Betta

• Tail Type: Plakat (short fin)

• Gender: Male

• Origin: Thailand and Indonesia — from selective breeding of Galaxy, Copper, and Metallic lines

• Family: Osphronemidae

🎨 Coloration

• Primary Color: Deep red or maroon base

• Secondary Color: Copper metallic sheen layered over the body

• Pattern Type: Galaxy — scattered white, blue, or metallic speckles across body and fins

• Fins: Red with copper or gold iridescence; often display multicolor marbling near the edges

• Head and Face: Dark red or black mask, sometimes covered with reflective metallic scales

• Overall Look: Glowing red-copper body with shimmering metallic and galaxy-like reflections — fiery and luminous under aquarium lights

🧬 Genetic Background

• Base Lineage: Developed from Fancy Galaxy, Copper, and Dragon metallic lines

• Color Genes:

  • Red gene: Provides the rich red base tone

  • Metallic gene: Adds copper or golden reflective sheen

  • Marble (Galaxy) gene: Creates irregular speckles and multi-hued patches

  • Iridescent gene: Contributes to blue or silver shimmering effects

• Result: A vibrant betta with layered colors — deep red base glowing with metallic copper and galaxy sparkles

📏 Size

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

• Body Shape: Stocky and muscular, typical of Plakat types

• Fins: Short, rounded, and balanced — built for strength and agility

🧭 Behavior

• Temperament: Aggressive and territorial toward other males

• Activity Level: Energetic, curious, and responsive

• Personality: Bold and intelligent; often flares to display its colors and dominance

• Tankmates: Best kept solo; can coexist with calm, non-aggressive species like snails or shrimp in large setups

🌿 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 — strong currents can stress bettas

• Lighting: Moderate to bright lighting enhances copper and metallic tones

• Décor: Plants, driftwood, and smooth rocks for comfort and resting spots

• Lid: Required — bettas can jump

🍽️ Diet

• Diet Type: Carnivorous

• Preferred Foods:

  • High-protein Betta pellets

  • Frozen or live bloodworms

  • Brine shrimp

  • Daphnia

  • Mosquito larvae

• Feeding Tip: Feed small portions once or twice daily; varied diet enhances red and metallic coloration.

🧫 Breeding Information

• Type: Bubble nest builder

• Pairing: Introduce female carefully; remove after spawning to avoid aggression

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

• Process:

  • Male builds bubble nest under floating surface or leaf

  • Female releases eggs during courtship embrace

  • Male guards and tends to eggs until hatching

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

💎 Special Traits

• Unique metallic red-copper glow — elegant and fiery at the same time

• Galaxy speckles give a starry or cosmic appearance

• Short fins for fast movement and less fin damage

• Highly reflective scales that shimmer under LED light

• Rare color blend — combining warm metallic and galaxy genes is difficult to perfect

❤️ Care Tips

• Keep water warm and stable to maintain color intensity

• Use LED or full-spectrum lighting to showcase the copper shine

• Avoid mirrors or other male bettas nearby — over-flaring causes exhaustion

• Perform 25–30% weekly water changes

• Feed protein-rich, varied diet for best metallic glow

📚 Summary Table

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