{"product_id":"red-copper-jacket-male-betta-betta-splendens","title":"Red Copper Jacket Male Betta (Betta splendens)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Copper Jacket Betta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a spectacular variety of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich red colouration with brilliant metallic copper scaling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrasting metallic “jacket” can shimmer between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecopper, bronze, gold and silver tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depending on the lighting, while the vibrant red fins create an incredible finishing touch. Bold, colourful and full of personality, this is a Betta designed to stand out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Copper Jacket Betta\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Copper Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSex:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Male\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore \/ Insectivore\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All Levels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Red Copper Jacket gets its name from the striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetallic copper scaling covering much of the body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating the appearance of a shimmering jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis metallic body is beautifully contrasted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep red fins and highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing a fish that can look completely different as it moves through the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual fish can vary considerably in their metallic coverage, shade of red and patterning, meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeach Red Copper Jacket Betta has its own unique appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBettas are well known for being \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintelligent, inquisitive and interactive fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany quickly learn their feeding routine and will swim to the front of the aquarium when they see their owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMale Bettas are territorial and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshould never be housed with another male Betta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome individuals can successfully live alongside carefully selected peaceful community fish, although this depends on the personality of the individual Betta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential tankmates can include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall peaceful Rasboras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall peaceful Tetras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKuhli Loaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp may be tolerated by some Bettas but hunted by others, so compatibility cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm, well-filtered and planted aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides an excellent home for a Red Copper Jacket Betta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey particularly stand out against \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elush green plants and darker backgrounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which help emphasise the contrast between their metallic body and vibrant red fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloating plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaded hiding areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResting areas close to the surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBettas prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egentle water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so avoid excessively strong filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs labyrinth fish, they regularly breathe atmospheric air from the surface and should always have easy access to the top of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA secure lid is recommended as Bettas are capable jumpers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBettas are primarily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarnivorous\/insectivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and thrive on a high-quality, protein-rich diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Betta pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen bloodworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMysis shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable live foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA varied diet will help maintain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong colouration, healthy finnage and excellent body condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Red Copper Jacket is an incredible combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetallic shine and intense red colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shimmering copper body can change appearance depending on the lighting, while the contrasting red fins make these Bettas particularly eye-catching in a planted aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebig personality and interactive behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bettas are famous for, they're an awesome centrepiece fish for any Betta enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct photos are for reference only unless stated otherwise. 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