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Female Betta (Betta spl. female mix)
24–30°C · pH 6–7.5 · 20L
£5.99
Hardy female plakat betta in mixed colours, ~6.5 cm and easy care. Semi-aggressive. 24–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5, 40-litre tank.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Betta spl. female plakat mix
Hardy female plakat betta in mixed colours, ~6.5 cm and easy care. Semi-aggressive. 24–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5, 40-litre tank.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
The betta fish is one of the most popular and most misunderstood freshwater species. This guide covers everything from proper tank size to the truth about tank mates.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Hardy, quick and easy to please, the female plakat mix is the workhorse betta of our range — a short-finned female of around 6.5 cm supplied in mixed colours, with an easy care rating and the robust build that plakat-type fish are valued for. No trailing finnage means nothing to snag or tear, and a fish that swims with real pace.
Her temperament is semi-aggressive, so plan accordingly even though she is female. The record keeps the safe list short: snails, plus peaceful shrimp in some setups with hunting always possible. It advises against other bettas, fin-nipping species, aggressive or highly territorial fish, large predators, and fast boisterous tank mates that stress her. Where she stands out is space and resilience — give her the recorded 40-litre minimum and stable water at 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 1–15 dGH, and she is about as undemanding as Betta splendens gets. Feed her as the carnivore she is and expect her in the upper portion of the tank, alert to everything above the waterline. Some territorial behaviour is normal for the species and tends to sharpen around breeding condition.
This is the betta for keepers who value reliability over spectacle, and her care sheet shows why: easy rating, tolerance across 1–15 dGH, a robust constitution, and no finnage liabilities whatsoever. Her two specifics are worth respecting — the 24–28 °C temperature band is narrower than many strains, and the 40-litre minimum is larger, reflecting how much swimming an active plakat female actually does. Meet both and the rest is feeding a carnivore diet and changing water weekly. Mixed-colour females also make sensible first bettas because nothing about their husbandry is colour-dependent; whatever shade arrives, the routine is identical. Expect her established within a week and effectively self-managing thereafter.
Mixed-colour females like this one are the sensible first betta: tough, inexpensive and full of character, with the exact shade a surprise on arrival. Shipped UK-wide via licensed live-animal courier under our live arrival guarantee.
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