Galaxy Plakat Betta is a selectively bred Betta splendens variety known for its striking galaxy-like coloration, metallic scales, and short, powerful Plakat fins. Its vibrant combination of colors and patterns makes it a popular ornamental betta.
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Galaxy Plakat Betta is a selectively bred Betta splendens variety known for its striking galaxy-like coloration, metallic scales, and short, powerful Plakat fins. Its vibrant combination of colors and patterns makes it a popular ornamental betta.
Short-finned Plakat body with a colorful galaxy-style pattern featuring metallic, iridescent, blue, red, white, or other contrasting shades. Individual patterns vary.
2–4 years
High-quality betta pellets, frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
Galaxy Plakat Betta is an eye-catching ornamental fish combining vibrant galaxy-style coloration with the active and compact Plakat body form.
Beginner to Intermediate – relatively hardy but requires warm, clean, stable water.
5 gallons
6.0–8.0
Soft to moderately hard water is generally suitable.
24–28°C (75–82°F)
Up to 7 cm including fins
Peaceful, non-fin-nipping community fish and compatible snails or shrimp in suitably sized aquariums.
Other male bettas, aggressive fish, fin-nipping species, and fish that may compete for territory.
Betta splendens
Osphronemidae
Southeast Asia; selectively bred worldwide in the ornamental fish trade
Males are territorial and are best kept individually.
Feed small portions of quality betta pellets once or twice daily, supplemented occasionally with bloodworms, brine shrimp, or daphnia.
Bubble-nest breeder; the male builds a bubble nest and cares for the eggs and newly hatched fry.
The male builds a bubble nest near the water surface. After spawning, he collects the eggs and places them in the nest, guarding them until the fry become free-swimming.
Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F), pH: 6.0–8.0, with clean and stable freshwater.
Fin damage, ich, bacterial infections, stress, and problems associated with poor water quality or unsuitable temperatures.
Males are territorial and should generally be kept individually.
Active, curious, and territorial. Males may flare and display toward other bettas or similar-looking fish.
Galaxy Plakat Bettas are selectively bred for their colorful metallic and iridescent patterns combined with the short-finned Plakat body style. They are best kept in stable, warm freshwater with gentle filtration, hiding places, and regular water changes.