{"product_id":"premium-ice-blue-red-rim-plakat-female-betta","title":"Ice Blue Red Rim Plakat Female Betta","description":"\u003cp\u003eCool blue through the body, flashes of turquoise through the fins and a fine red edge that catches the light — the \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Ice Blue Red Rim Plakat Female Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e has a colour combination that feels soft at first and then becomes much brighter as she turns through the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemale 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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":54028791480614,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/gg-ice-premium-female-betta_100817d8-6af1-4b25-b685-ba58db7aaa6c.png?v=1791230931","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/premium-ice-blue-red-rim-plakat-female-betta","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}