Betas, such as double-tailed and half-moon bettas, may be available for sale when you go to a specialty store. Also, there are so many different types of bettas that it is very easy to get lost. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the different types of bettas.
Types of betas
Traditional (bail tail)
Traditional bettas are a common type of betta that has been popular for a long time. Many specialty stores simply refer to them as "bettas," so many people keep them without knowing that they are "traditional.Traditional is also known as "bail tail" or "flag tail," and some specialty stores use these aliases.
The betta is a tropical fish of the family Osphronemidae (sea bass) and genus Betta, originating from the Mekong River basin that flows through the Kingdom of Thailand in Southeast Asia, with large growing fins and brightly colored body. In recent years, breeding has led to the emergence of species with more complex colors. In this article, we will discuss the characteristics of the betta [...].
熱帯魚を、専門店に見に行くとたくさんの種類に驚きます。値段も違えば、体の大きさや見た目も大きく違うので何を基準に選べばいいのか迷います。今回はそんな熱帯魚の種類について詳しく説明していきたいと思います。 熱帯魚の分類 カ[…]
double-tail
As the name suggests, the doubletail is a species with upper and lower tail fins. The doubletail is also famous for its large dorsal fin.These characteristics make it a very beautiful breed, with its fins appearing to cover half of its body.
half moon
The half moon, as the name implies, is named for its half-moon shape. The most distinctive feature of the half moon is the 180-degree spread of its tail fins. However, it should be noted that a half moon is called a half moon when it is spread 180 degrees during flaring (intimidation and courtship behavior), so it should ideally be less than 180 degrees in normal circumstances.Individuals with tail fins that are more than 180 degrees are called "over half moons" and tend to lose value. The half moon is a very popular breed due to its beautiful and gorgeous appearance.
full moon
The Full Moon is named after the full moon, which, as the name suggests, looks like a full moon. The full moon is a hybrid of the doubletail and half moon. Therefore, it has the size of a double-tailed dorsal fin and the size of a half moon's tail.Full moons are popular because of the size and beauty of their fins, but they are a less widely distributed variety.
super delta
Super deltas are often compared to half moons because the tail fins of super deltas are less than 120 to 180 degrees. This characteristic is very similar to that of the half moon. The half moon has a tail fin that extends 180 degrees, whereas the super delta has a tail fin between 120 and less than 180 degrees.Because of this, individuals that fail to become half moons are often referred to as super deltas. For this reason, the Super Delta is a popular variety because it is less expensive and easier to obtain than the Half Moon.
crown tail
The crowntail is a species characterized by the protruding and elongated tip of the caudal fin (soft stripe, ray).This protruding tail fin looks like a crown, hence the name "crown tail.
half-sun
The halfsan is a hybrid of the "half moon," "double tail," and "crown tail," and is the result of a crossbreeding process. As a result, this species is characterized by the size of the half moon's fins, the beautifully divided upper and lower tail fins of the tabby tail, and the protruding and elongated soft ray of the crown tail fins.Also, the soft ray of the halfsun tends to be thinner than that of the regular crowntail. Although the halfsun is very popular, it is a very scarce variety in circulation.
Dumbo (Elephant ear)
Dumbos will be the species whose pectoral fins grow as large as elephant ears.For this reason, they are sometimes called "elephant ears," but are generally familiar with the name "Dumbo," named after the large-eared elephant in Disney's films.
king tail
King tails will be the type characterized by the soft ray (ray) of the normal crown tail becoming thinner and the tip branching into a Y shape like a branching hair.The thinner soft ray stripes create a king-like appearance with their complex shapes, such as the crossing of the tips of the stripes.
giant
Giant species can be 6 to 10 cm in length. Because of their characteristics, they have been crossbred with various species.Therefore, there are placat and half-moon giants. The quantity in circulation is not very large.
plastic cut
The placat is a type of betta that is similar to the original species. Therefore, it is characterized by its small fins, regardless of whether it is a male or female, in order to increase mobility. The male and female Pracut's characteristics are not so different compared to other species, so if you want to distinguish between the two, the female is the one with the white spot-like oviducts on the lower part of the abdomen.The Placat is a very hardy and easy to keep type, partly because it is close to the original species. However, they are very competitive and often overwhelm other varieties of bettas when they fight, so care must be taken when mixing them with other bettas. Most of the half moons currently in circulation are the "Pracut Half Moon" variety, which is a cross between the Half Moon and the Pracut.