{"product_id":"premium-electric-blue-plakat-female-betta-1","title":"Electric Blue Plakat Female Betta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Electric Blue Plakat Female Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e is built around one thing: colour. Her body carries a saturated metallic blue that can move from royal blue to bright cobalt under aquarium lighting, while the darker head gives the colour enough contrast to feel deep rather than flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compact Plakat finnage suits the look perfectly. Instead of long flowing fins, the colour is concentrated across a strong, streamlined body, giving the fish a clean and modern appearance in a planted display. Against green plants and dark driftwood, the blue becomes the immediate focal point.\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\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, clean water with gentle flow and access to the surface. Broad-leaved plants, floating cover and quiet resting areas help Bettas feel secure. Feed a varied protein-rich diet using quality Betta pellets as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemale Bettas are curious, interactive and territorial. They can work in carefully planned community aquariums with peaceful companions, but individual temperament should always guide stocking decisions. Sorority-style groups need substantial space and dense visual cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor aquarists searching for a premium blue female Betta in South Africa, this Plakat offers strong metallic colour without the busy patterning of Koi or Galaxy strains.\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\/female-betta-fish-complete-guide\"\u003eFemale Betta Fish Guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/everything-betta\/betta-sorority-complete-guide\"\u003eBetta Sorority 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":54028791873830,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/gg-electric-premium-female-betta_a1d88203-d789-4e59-bb8e-bfd86c643493.png?v=1791230946","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/premium-electric-blue-plakat-female-betta-1","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}