{"product_id":"betta-koi-fancy","title":"Betta-Metalic Plakat","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ouljn\" data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e🐟 Betta Fish Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10youy0\" data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"160\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vrw4m2\" data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"221\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ig35im\" data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 5–7 cm (2–3 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qf8l08\" data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5 years (longer with good care)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dr7ps9\" data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and varied (red, blue, purple, white, multicolor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xefgo9\" data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"457\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eFins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, flowing fins in males; shorter fins in females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i3z0wt\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dbp45x\" data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eTerritorial and aggressive (especially males toward other males)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tcyh3y\" data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eCan recognize owners and show interactive behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tiwj3b\" data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eBreathe air using a special organ (labyrinth organ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1o4bb3x\" data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e🏠 Tank Setup \u0026amp; Environment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yei8ub\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 10–20 liters (bigger is better)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tiwlon\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"159js1a\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"808\"\u003epH level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vcuo12\" data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle filter (avoid strong currents)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ql8ovf\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eHeater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended to maintain stable temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g3zfrl\" data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q2p1ey\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eLive or silk plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1faht6u\" data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eHiding spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g7i87z\" data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eSmooth surfaces (avoid sharp objects that tear fins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fuotm\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eTank lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Important—bettas can jump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16xx889\" data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a18zer\" data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eDiet type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"scpkin\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eFood options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12lpexn\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eBetta pellets (high quality)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vdvukk\" data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eFrozen or live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dcnzi3\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eFeeding frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 times daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w0uq9o\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003ePortion control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small amounts (avoid overfeeding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3r73k6\" data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 day per week helps digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18cesgq\" data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e🧼 Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r67udk\" data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eWater changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zd6nv9\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e25–50% weekly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cmtuf6\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"171r2i4\" data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eRemove uneaten food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"he0q0p\" data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eClean substrate and decorations regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"52r9os\" data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eWater conditioner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always treat tap water before adding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ana63q\" data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e🐠 Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o7dgvh\" data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eBest kept alone\u003c\/strong\u003e (especially males)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yp8kc7\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003ePossible tank mates (with caution):\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dupgle\" data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eSnails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1877c9h\" data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eShrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17bf4hi\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003ePeaceful fish (if tank is large enough)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d0dlwe\" data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16ia9x8\" data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eOther male bettas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"124a91\" data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eFin-nipping fish (e.g., some tetras, barbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"6oe6up\" data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e⚠️ Common Health Issues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ap1qow\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eFin rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d8126f\" data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eIch (white spots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r3ecu8\" data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eSwim bladder disorder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ubkad\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eLethargy or loss of color (often due to poor water conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"uroxzb\" data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e💡 Fun Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j3kao2\" data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eBuild bubble nests when happy or ready to breed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fg1znz\" data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eCan survive in low oxygen water (but still need clean water!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"178jcad\" data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eOften flare their gills as a display of dominance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coastal Aquariums-Freshwater Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48211446169832,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/5752\/2307\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-04-10at10.19.36_2_e62a4a6a-124a-4a76-beaa-e43e35c56ea8.jpg?v=1775812415","url":"https:\/\/coastalpets.co.za\/products\/betta-koi-fancy","provider":"Coastal 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