🐠 General Overview

The Double Tail Candy Galaxy Plakat Male Betta is a striking and rare variant of Betta splendens that combines three prized traits — a double tail, candy coloration, and galaxy metallic patterning — all within a short-finned plakat body.
This fish is admired for its balanced dual lobed tail, vibrant candy-like colors (reds, blues, oranges, yellows, and whites), and scattered metallic galaxy speckles that shimmer across the body and fins. It’s a true showcase betta, blending structural beauty and dynamic color brilliance.

✨ Key Features

• Scientific Name: Betta splendens

• Common Name: Double Tail Candy Galaxy Plakat Betta

• Tail Type: Double Tail (two distinct lobes)

• Fin Type: Plakat (short fins)

• Gender: Male

• Origin: Selectively bred in Thailand and Indonesia

• Family: Osphronemidae

🎨 Coloration

• Base Color: Candy blend — a vibrant mix of red, orange, blue, white, and black

• Galaxy Layer: Iridescent metallic spots or patches in blue, turquoise, or green

• Fins: Often multicolored with streaks of red, blue, or white, highlighted by metallic reflections

• Head: May be darker or marbled with contrasting hues

• Overall Appearance: A vibrant rainbow effect overlaid with shimmering galaxy speckles — appearing like a candy-coated constellation

Under aquarium light, the scales glow with metallic reflections, giving a constantly shifting, cosmic effect.

🧬 Genetic Background

• Double tail gene: Creates two separate caudal lobes and often increases dorsal fin size and symmetry

• Candy gene: Produces multicolored patches (reds, oranges, whites, blues)

• Galaxy (marble) gene: Adds metallic iridescent speckles across body and fins

• Iridescent gene: Intensifies metallic shimmer (turquoise or blue highlights)

• Marble gene: Causes continual pattern evolution; colors can shift over time

• Result: A short-finned betta with brilliant candy colors and a distinctive double tail that glows under light

📏 Size

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

• Body Type: Sturdy and compact; slightly broader caudal peduncle due to double tail trait

• Fins: Short but full; symmetrical dual tail lobes

🧭 Behavior

• Temperament: Territorial and aggressive toward other males

• Activity Level: Active and responsive

• Personality: Intelligent, curious, and easily recognizes its keeper

• Tankmates: Best housed solo; can coexist with peaceful bottom dwellers or snails in larger tanks

🌿 Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons

• Water Temperature: 26–30°C (78–86°F)

• pH Level: 6.5–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Filtration: Gentle flow; avoid strong currents to protect fins

• Lighting: Moderate to bright to emphasize galaxy metallics and candy tones

• Décor: Plants, caves, and smooth stones for security and comfort

• Lid: Required — bettas are skilled jumpers

🍽️ Diet

• Diet Type: Carnivorous

• Preferred Foods:

  • High-protein betta pellets

  • Bloodworms

  • Brine shrimp

  • Daphnia

  • Mosquito larvae

• Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily, small amounts

• Feeding Tip: A protein-rich, varied diet enhances both fin growth and color brilliance

🧫 Breeding Information

• Type: Bubble nest builder

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

• Pairing: Introduce female carefully; remove her after spawning

• Process:

  • Male builds a bubble nest

  • Courtship and spawning occur beneath the nest

  • Male guards eggs and cares for fry until free-swimming

• Fry Feeding: Start with infusoria, then transition to micro-worms and baby brine shrimp

💎 Special Traits

• Double tail symmetry: Adds rare structural beauty to the plakat form

• Candy multicolor pattern: Red, blue, orange, white, and black splashes

• Galaxy metallic overlay: Iridescent dots resembling stars on a nebula background

• Short fins: Minimize fin tearing while enhancing strength and agility

• Dynamic color evolution: Colors can deepen or shift with maturity

❤️ Care Tips

• Maintain warm, clean water to keep metallic sheen vibrant

• Avoid sharp decorations to protect double tail fins

• Provide a gentle filter flow to prevent tail stress

• Offer varied live and frozen foods to boost pigment intensity

• Perform weekly 25–30% water changes

• Keep away from other aggressive fish or male bettas

📚 Summary Table