Top 13 Beautiful Types of Betta Fish by Their Tales

Betta fish are attractive and can be classified according to their pattern, colour, or tail type.

In this article, we’ll distinguish 13 various species of Betta fish based on their tail types.

Common Types of Betta Fish

1. Crowntail Betta

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   Its name comes from the spike-like characteristics of its tail and fins which are caused by the reduced webbing between the fins’ rays.

   • Very aggressive
   • Dominant and territorial
   • Prefers to live alone

2. Combtail Betta

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   The Combtail Betta, like the Crowntail Betta, has rays on its fins. Its webbing, on the other hand, is notably larger, stretching up to 2/3 of the way up its tail.

   • Can only be produced by selective breeding

3. Plakat Betta

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   The Plakat, also known as the short-finned Betta, is a huge, robust fish with powerful jaws and a short tail.

   The ancestor of all other Betta fishes is thought to be this species.

   • Extremely aggressive
     
   • Very active
   • Known for trying to jump out of the aquarium
     
4. Veiltail Betta

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   The Veiltail Betta is a popular Betta species that is commonly accessible. The long, drooping tail distinguishes this species from the others.

   • Easy to breed
   • Less aggressive
   • Weak swimmer

5. Half Moon Betta

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   The caudal fin of this species fans out at a 180° angle, giving it its name. This fish was given the name Halfmoon because of its form, which resembles a semi-circle.

   • Quite aggressive

6. Over-HalfMoon Betta

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   Unlike the Half Moon Betta, an Over-Half Moon Betta’s tail may expand out and wrap around its body 180 degrees.

   • Quite aggressive

7. Rosetail Betta

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   The Rosetail Betta is a stunning Halfmoon variant. The Rosetail has ruffled edges that mimic rose petals, which is the fundamental difference between the two.

   • Quite aggressive
   • Not recommended for new owners

8. Feather Tail Betta

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   The Feather Tail Betta looks a lot like the Rosetail Betta. The Feather Tail, on the other hand, has more branching in its fin rays, giving it a ruffled appearance.

   • Quite aggressive

9. Delta Betta

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   The tail of the Delta Betta is triangular in shape, starting narrow towards the body and widening towards the tip. The shape of its tail is reminiscent of the Greek letter delta (Δ).

   • Possibility of aggression varies for each individual fish

Rare Types of Betta Fish

1. Double Tail Betta

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   The Tail with Two Tails Betta is a species of fish with two separate tails. Its caudal fins are divided at the base and grow in two lobes rather than one due to a genetic abnormality.

   This species is uncommon because its offspring have a low survival rate.

   • Possibility of aggression varies for each individual fish
   • More prone to swim bladder disease
   • Not recommended to breed with other types

2. Half Sun Betta

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   The Half Sun Betta appears to be a cross between the Crowntail/Combtail Betta and the Half Moon Betta.

   This fish has a huge, half-moon-shaped tail that stretches 180 degrees. Like the Crowntail and Combtail species, it exhibits minor crowning between the fin rays and webbing.

   • Quite aggressive

3. Round Tail Betta

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   A fish with a totally rounded tail and no straight edges is known as a Round Tail Betta. This species is believed to be really rare.

   • Comes in various patterns and colours

4. Spadetail Betta

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   The Spadetail Betta possesses Veiltail-like anal and dorsal fins. Meanwhile, its caudal fins stretch out and curl to produce a spade-shaped pointed tail.

   • Less aggressive

Other Types of Betta Fish

1. Giant Betta

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   The Giant Betta is a supersized version of a regular Betta, as its name suggests. The size of this fish, rather than its tail, distinguishes it.

   Their enormous size is the consequence of years of careful breeding.

   • Possibility of aggression varies for each individual fish

2. Dumbo Ear Betta

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   The pectoral fins of this Betta species are extra-large, resembling elephant ears. As a result, it’s also known as the Elephant Ear Betta.

   • Quite aggressive
   • Can be found as any tail type

Raising a Betta Fish

Fish lovers can choose from a broad variety of stunning and magnificent looking Betta to keep as pets. However, you must first know exactly what you have to do to take care of the fish you decide to keep. Check out this article regarding the FAQs about Betta fish here.

Want to get your very own Betta fish? Visit the Pet Lovers Centre branches near you today!