{"product_id":"premium-royal-blue-plakat-female-betta","title":"Royal Blue Plakat Female Betta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Royal Blue Plakat Female Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e has the kind of colour that seems to glow from inside the fish. Her body is coated in a deep metallic royal blue, with darker shading around the head that gives the colour extra depth rather than a flat monochrome finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a natural planted aquarium the blue becomes the focal point immediately. The compact Plakat finnage keeps the fish active and proportionate, while the metallic body catches light as she moves through the tank. It is a clean, classic colour form that still feels premium.\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 current and access to the surface. Broad-leaved plants, floating cover and shaded areas help Bettas feel secure. A varied diet of premium pellets and frozen or live foods will support colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemale Bettas can be inquisitive and territorial. They may work in peaceful community aquariums with suitable tankmates, but individual behaviour should always guide stocking decisions. Sorority setups require more space and structure than a single-fish tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e aquarists searching for a vivid blue female Betta in South Africa with a strong metallic finish.\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":54028685312294,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/gg-blue-premium-female-betta.png?v=1791229354","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/premium-royal-blue-plakat-female-betta","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}