The Six Common Species Of Betta
There are as many as
100 different types of betta fish but i would like to show you a list of the
six most common betta fish available in any pet store. They are most colorful
freshwater fishes.
1. PLAKAT BETTA
It is a short-tailed Betta, and is the most closely related
to wild Betta splendens or traditional fighting Bettas. Plakats can often be
mistaken for female Bettas to the untrained eye, however, males will display
elongated ventral fins, a rounded caudal fin and a sharply pointed anal fin
2. CROWNTAIL BETTA
Crowntail betta fish (Betta splendens), also called Siamese
fighting fish, are a very popular breed with fishtank owners. Males in
particular are prone to high levels of aggression and will attack each other if
housed in the same tank. If there is no means of escape, this will usually
result in the death of one or both of the fish. Female bettas can also become
territorial towards each other if they are housed in too small an aquarium.
3. HALF MOON BETTA
It is a very desirable tail type. It is characterised by
having the full 180 degree spread when flared, forming a "D" shape
with straight edging.
4. DOUBLE TAIL BETTA
It can be seen combined with Plakats, Halfmoons, and even
Crowntails. It is a genetic trait that causes the caudal fin to grow into two
lobes rather than one.
5. COMBTAIL BETTA
It is a cross of a Crowntail and another tail type. With
selected breeding a Combtail can be bred into a Crowntail, but may still carry
a dominant gene such as the Veil Tail. They often have the typical droop of the
Veil tail but combined with some extended rays on all fins to varying degrees.
6. ROSETAIL BETTA
It is an extreme Halfmoon with excessive branching of the
rays giving the tail a "ruffled" edge. It has so much finnage that it
overlaps like a rose.
