{"product_id":"premium-black-red-dragon-plakat-female-betta","title":"Black Red Dragon Plakat Female Betta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Black Red Dragon Plakat Female Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e is built around contrast: a dark, almost black body, vivid red fins and a metallic blue-green layer through the upper scales that gives the fish a dragon-scale influence. The result is a female Betta that looks darker and more dramatic than a standard red-and-black bicolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder low light she can appear nearly black. Under brighter aquarium lighting the reflective scaling becomes visible and the body gains a subtle armour-like texture. That shift in appearance is exactly what makes this fish so appealing in a natural aquascape, where the metallic highlights flash against wood, stone and green plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; keeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFin type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plakat \/ short-fin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black-red dragon-scale type\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 5–6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20L+ for a single female\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep her in warm, stable water with low-to-moderate flow and plenty of cover. A varied carnivorous diet based on quality Betta pellets, frozen brine shrimp, daphnia and occasional bloodworm will support colour and body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemale Bettas remain territorial even when their fins are shorter. Some are tolerant; others can be very assertive. Use plants and hardscape to break sight lines, and never assume a female will automatically suit a sorority or community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e aquarists who want a darker premium female Betta with dragon-scale influence and strong red finnage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- gg-betta-guides-start --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gg-betta-learning-links\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/everything-betta\/dragon-vs-samurai-betta\"\u003eDragon vs Samurai Betta Guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/everything-betta\/the-complete-guide-to-betta-fish\"\u003eComplete Guide to Betta Fish\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/everything-betta\/best-betta-tank-size-5l-10l-20l-or-bigger\"\u003eBest Betta Tank Size\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/everything-betta\/betta-water-parameters-temperature-ph-hardness\"\u003eBetta Water Parameters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/everything-betta\"\u003eBrowse the Everything Betta knowledge hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- gg-betta-guides-end --\u003e","brand":"Glass And Gill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54028606832934,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/gg-dragon-female-betta.png?v=1791228716","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/premium-black-red-dragon-plakat-female-betta","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}