Ice Blue Red Rim Plakat Female Betta

Cool blue through the body, flashes of turquoise through the fins and a fine red edge that catches the light — the Premium Ice Blue Red Rim Plakat Female Betta has a colour combination that feels soft at first and then becomes much brighter as she turns through the aquarium.

The short Plakat finnage keeps her shape neat and athletic, while the icy body colour gives the red edging room to stand out. In a planted tank she works especially well against dark wood and green leaves, where the blue becomes cleaner and the red rim looks sharper.

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, stable water with gentle flow, easy access to the surface and plenty of cover. Broad-leaved plants, floating vegetation and shaded resting areas help Bettas feel secure. Feed a varied carnivorous diet built around quality Betta pellets with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm in moderation.

Temperament & compatibility

Female Bettas are intelligent and territorial. Peaceful community combinations can work with suitable tankmates, but individual behaviour matters. Sorority-style groups require a larger, heavily structured aquarium with multiple visual barriers and close observation.

This premium female Betta is a strong choice for aquarists in South Africa looking for a refined blue-and-red Plakat with a softer, more elegant colour profile.