Copper Plakat Tail Male Betta (Betta splendens)

The Copper Plakat Tail Male Betta is a stunning variety of Betta splendens, prized for its incredible metallic copper colouration, compact fins and bold personality.

Under different lighting, the metallic scales can shift between shades of copper, bronze, silver and gold, giving these Bettas an incredible shimmering appearance. Combined with the shorter, more natural Plakat-style fins, they make an impressive feature fish for a dedicated Betta aquarium.

Quick Facts

• Scientific Name: Betta splendens

• Common Name: Copper Plakat Betta

• Variety: Copper

• Tail Type: Plakat / Short Fin

• Sex: Male

• Adult Size: Approximately 5–7cm

• Diet: Carnivore / Insectivore

• Temperature: 24–28°C

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Temperament: Territorial

• Tank Level: All Levels

Overview

Copper Bettas are known for their incredible metallic scaling, which reflects light differently depending on the viewing angle. This gives them a beautiful shimmering appearance that can range from deep bronze and copper through to brilliant silver-gold highlights.

The Plakat tail is a shorter-finned Betta form, giving the fish a strong, athletic appearance while allowing them to swim more easily than some of the heavily finned Betta varieties.

Plakats are often particularly active, inquisitive and full of personality, making them fantastic fish to interact with.

Behaviour & Compatibility

Male Bettas are territorial fish and should never be housed with another male Betta.

They are often best kept as the centrepiece of their own aquarium, although some individuals can live successfully with carefully selected peaceful tankmates in a suitably sized setup.

Potential tankmates can include:

• Small peaceful Rasboras

• Small peaceful Tetras

• Corydoras

• Kuhli Loaches

• Snails

Every Betta has its own personality, so compatibility can never be guaranteed.

Shrimp may also be eaten or harassed, particularly by more confident Plakat males.

Aquarium Setup

Copper Plakat Bettas thrive in warm, well-filtered aquariums with gentle water movement.

A planted aquarium with plenty of resting and hiding places is ideal. Plants, driftwood and floating plants can help create shaded areas while still leaving open space for swimming.

Bettas are labyrinth fish, meaning they regularly swim to the surface to breathe atmospheric air. Easy access to the water's surface should always be maintained.

A secure lid is also highly recommended, as Bettas are capable jumpers.

Feeding

Bettas are primarily carnivorous/insectivorous and should be offered a quality, protein-rich diet.

Suitable foods include:

• Quality Betta pellets

• Frozen bloodworms

• Brine shrimp

• Daphnia

• Mysis shrimp

• Suitable live foods

A varied diet will help promote strong colour, healthy growth and excellent overall condition.

Avoid overfeeding, as Bettas have relatively small stomachs and can gain excess weight easily.

Why We Love Them

The Copper Plakat is an incredible Betta for anyone wanting something bold, metallic and full of personality.

Their shimmering copper scales can look completely different depending on the lighting, while their shorter Plakat fins give them an active and powerful appearance.

Every Betta is unique, making each Copper Plakat a genuine individual and an awesome centrepiece for a planted aquarium.

Product photos are for reference only unless stated otherwise. As these are live fish, exact colour, pattern and finnage will vary between individuals.