{"product_id":"premium-samurai-plakat-female-betta","title":"Samurai Plakat Female Betta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Samurai Plakat Female Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e has a darker, more dramatic look than most female Bettas. A black base runs beneath metallic armour-like scaling across the upper body, while rich red fins bring warmth into the pattern. The effect is layered rather than uniform, with the fish changing appearance as the light moves across the scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat shifting contrast is the appeal of the Samurai look. In shadow the body appears deep and dark; under stronger light the reflective scaling becomes brighter and more pronounced. Against planted backgrounds, this gives the fish a premium, almost lacquered finish that is difficult to replicate with simpler colour forms.\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\u003eColour type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samurai-type metallic pattern\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\u003eUse warm, stable water, gentle filtration and a structured aquarium with plants and wood. Feed a quality carnivorous diet using Betta pellets as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworm in moderation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemale Bettas are still territorial fish, and premium colour strains are no different. Some individuals are relaxed, while others can dominate a tank. Provide multiple hiding places and sight breaks, especially when keeping more than one female.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e collectors looking for a premium Samurai-type female Betta in South Africa with strong metallic contrast.\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\/dragon-vs-samurai-betta\"\u003eDragon vs Samurai Betta 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":54028685607206,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/gg-samurai-premium-female-betta.png?v=1791229362","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/premium-samurai-plakat-female-betta","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}