Name: Electric Blue Plakat Female Betta
Brand: Glass And Gill
Price: 295.00 ZAR
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Electric Blue Plakat Female Betta

R 295.00

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The Premium Electric Blue Plakat Female Betta 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.

The 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.

Care & keeping

Species:Betta splendens
Sex: Female
Fin type: Plakat / short-fin
Adult size: approximately 5–6 cm
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Recommended tank: 20L+ for a single female
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate

Keep 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.

Temperament & compatibility

Female 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.

For 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.

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