{"product_id":"premium-solid-red-plakat-female-betta","title":"Solid Red Plakat Female Betta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a reason a truly red Betta never goes out of style. The \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Solid Red Plakat Female Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the look simple and strong: a warm red body, matching fins and a compact short-fin shape that puts all of the attention on colour and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on pattern, this fish stands out through saturation. In a planted aquarium the red becomes especially vivid against green leaves and dark driftwood, creating the kind of contrast that makes even a small Betta setup feel intentional and finished.\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\u003eProvide warm, stable water, gentle flow and plenty of resting cover near the surface. Feed a quality carnivorous diet using Betta pellets as the staple and supplement with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemale Bettas may be smaller and less ornate than males, but they are still territorial fish. Keep a close eye on behaviour in any community or sorority-style setup and provide dense planting and multiple retreat areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e planted nano aquariums and aquarists looking for a bold red female Betta in South Africa without complex patterning.\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":54028685279526,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/gg-red-premium-female-betta.png?v=1791229347","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/premium-solid-red-plakat-female-betta","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}