Betta - Assorted

Betta splendens

Betta's originate from Thailand but can be found in various neighboring countries.

Wild betta's typically live in shallow areas like rice paddies, stagnant ponds, marshes, and streams. So, while they can breathe through their set of gills, if they are put in an environment where oxygen is low, they may swim up to the surface and take a big gulp of air that they process through a lung-like organ called the Labyrinth organ.

This doesn't mean that betta's prefer oxygen poor environments - the ideal set up for a Betta fish is a tank that is at least 5 gallons that is both filtered and heated. Filtration provides the tank with much needed oxygenation in the water as well as a quick way to clean out some waste that begins to build up.

Because betta's have evolved and lived in warmer climates, their water temperature should rest between 75-86^oF; if the water runs at room temperature, betta's will become sluggish and lethargic in their movements.

Betta's do well in water that has a pH between 6.0-8.0.

Glossary of Some Common Betta Terms

Betta Fin/Caudal Fin Variations

• Crowntail (CT): Crowntail caudal fins have very little webbing between the rays, giving them a spiky appearance like a regal crown.
• Doubletail (DT): Doubletail betta's have two distinct equal caudal fins that separate at the base. Plakat is the most common type of doubletail seen, but doubletail halfmoons exist as well.
• Dumbo: Dumbo, or elephant ear betta's, haveen larged pectoral fins right behind each gill, giving them an even more dramatic and showy appearance. They can be found with plakat, halfmoon, doubeltail, and crowntail caudal fins.
• Halfmoon (HM): Halfmoon tails/caudal fins form a fan-like half circle that is at least 180 degrees apart or further.

• Plakat (PK): Plakat tails/caudal fins were bred to have shorter/less billowy fins so they could swim much faster in the water when fighting for sport.
• Rosetails (RT): The difference between rosetails and halfmoons is the excessive yet beautiful folding of the fins which give them a more ruffled look, like a rose flower.
• Veiltail (VT): Veiltail caudal fins are one of the most common and beloved tail types, known for being long and flowy like a veil.

Betta Color Variations

• Avatar - Blue or green colored fins and scales over top a black body.
• Black Samurai - Deep black body with white dragon scales and white accents in fins.
• Blue Mustard - A blue body with yellow/orange fins that may have blue accents as well.
• Blue Rim - A white body with a deep, navy color rimming their fins.
• Candy - A vibrant, multicolored body that includes, pinks, reds, greens, blues, and more!
• Copper - This copper coloration metallic and iridescent, shimmering under many types of lighting.
• Nemo - Nemo's are primarily a mix between orange and red coloration on the body and fins of the fish.

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