Betta Breed Types

Betta Breed Types

Combtail (Half Sun):

A combtail or half sun features a fringe like tail in comparison to a crowntail Betta.

Crowntail: 

Crowntail Bettas' will have a teardrop shape tail with reduced webbing between the rays creating spikes of the anal, caudal and dorsal fins.

Delta (Super Delta or Over Halfmoon):

While the silhouette of this breed resembles the Greek letter in which it's named after it can be compared to a halfmoon Betta's "D" shape when flared. However, a Super Delta (Over Halfmoon) Betta's tail will spread more than 180 degrees when flared.

Doubletail:

Just as its name implies, this Betta is set apart by its unique distinct two halfmoon shaped tails. 

Dumbo (Elephant Ear):

Named as such due to its larger ruffled pectoral fins, sometimes 5 times larger than normal, which resemble an elephant's ear.

Feather (Rosetail):

Mimicking the appearance of a rose or feather; this Betta's anal, caudal and dorsal fins will have extremely ruffled/overlapping of the rays in its fins.

Halfmoon:

One of the most common breed of Betta; this Betta displays a full 180 degree "D" (Halfmoon) shaped tail when flared with overlapping anal and dorsal fins.

Plakat:

Originally breed specifically for fighting these Bettas sport a stronger larger body and shorter fins compared to its cousins. Due to its shorter fins this breed are strong and fast swimmers and known to jump out of their tanks. They are also known to be the most aggressive out of all the breeds and is recommended to be placed in a larger tank.

Spadetail:

Having a caudal fin that comes to a single point ( identical to a playing card's Spade) instead of a round shape.

Veiltail:

Being the most common type of Betta, it sports long flowing fins and a tail that swoops downwards; popular for their easygoing nature.

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