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Their dorsal fin is located on top of their bodies and can vary in shape and size depending on what type of betta it is. Their dorsal fins are fanned out slightly which makes them look even more unique.
Those long flowing fins are prone to tearing.
Betta tail dorsal. Although many people have tried to create new color combinations and tail forms one area that has scope for development is the form of the betta fishs dorsal fin. Dorsal Fin Basics. The dorsal fin is the uppermost fin on the betta fish.
When viewed in cross-section dorsal fins are circular with short inflexible spines that do not branch. The Halfmoon betta has a tail with a spread that is at least 180-degrees with the tail fin overlapping the dorsal and anal fins. These fin types come in all colors but females have dramatically smaller fins.
Any tail spread that does not reach the full 180 degrees is referred to as a Delta which we will discuss later. Round tail small fins Goldish color Banded body greenish splotches. Rounded tail and small fins Green border around anal and dorsal fins Body Color gold pink andor white Green pectoral fins.
Round tail Short fins Female orange with dark spots and white spots Male brighter orange with dark spots and light spots. Also known as twin tail betta the double tail has wide and long anal dorsal and tail fins. The tail fin looks like its really two separate tails hence their name and nickname.
These fish are especially showy and uncommon and may be considered a rare variety. They usually come in a fairly wide variety of colors and patterns too. The Betta with tail-like of a Rose Tail but with more branched and ruffled appearance is Feather Tail Betta.
Particularly the anal dorsal and caudal fins are extremely ruffly. They have similar health issues to Rose Tail. The extra rays branching fingers of rays and webbing gives them a feathery look hence the.
They also tend to have longer dorsal and anal fins than other types of bettas a side effect of the selective breeding for their beautiful tails. Halfmoons come with a few warnings. Those long flowing fins are prone to tearing.
The Dorsal top Caudal tail and Anal bottom fin are the easiest fins to check and identify if fin rot is affecting your betta. For full fin descriptions visit our betta anatomy page. If left untreated fin rot can lead to columnaris and will begin to attack the bettas caudal peduncle and body.
Something Wrong with Betta Dorsal Fin. Although his tail is still on the mend from a previous incident where he tore it when getting too close to a grate. My betta also looked like he may have been clamping and was sitting at the bottom of his tank more than usual.
Hole in the Head. Usually caused by improper nutrition or habitat cleanliness early signs of hole in the head disease include small sores dents or pin-holes on the surface of the bettas head and above its eyes. Doubletail is a mutation that can affect any tail type.
It isnt in fact two separate tails but rather the caudal is split ideally down the middle to create the look of two tails. Fish with the doubletail gene also tend to have longer dorsal and anal fins as well as. Delta tail betta fish are instantly recognizable by their triangular tails that fan out into rounded corners at the end.
Their dorsal fins are fanned out slightly which makes them look even more unique. Colors vary between reds blues. The double tail betta fish is one of the most unusual betta breeds available.
They have two distinct tails caudal fins. Bettas with this tail type have their caudal fin split to the base of the caudal peduncle. Apart from their double tails these fish also have larger dorsal fins and shorter thicker bodies.
It is the most common type of tail which his beautiful long and flowing that falls from the caudal peduncle. The tail has no symmetry with long flowing anal and dorsal fins. It has a short rounded tail with pointed rays.
Thus give it a spiky appearance. Half-moon Betta Over Half Moon. This often means single tail Bettas already show double tail characteristics like dorsal fins with more rays than normal which give them a richer appearance.
Elephant Ear BettaDumbo Betta This is a really unique fish that doesnt really fit into the tail or color category. Classification of Betta fish on the basis of their Beautiful Tail Types Veil Tail VT It is the most common type of tail which is gorgeous long and flowing that droops from the caudal peduncle. The tail is asymmetrical with also long and flowing anal and dorsal fins.
Bettas are so disproportionate ratio between the body and fins. Body tapering toward the base of the tail. The dorsal fin is nearly identical to the anal fin size shape and width.
Tail to 180 degree spread. Outline of dorsal caudal and anal fins to form. Veiltail VT is one of the most common betta varieties.
Their caudal fin is long but not as wide as a halfmoon or delta tail has a slight arch. The The fin itself can be somewhat round or pointed. The dorsal fin is long and pointed.
The anal fin is long and can be pointed. Ventral fins are long slim and flowing. Over a year of no sick fish.
I keep a betta fish at my sons pre k class. I go in and change his water every week. He was fine Friday but over the weekend he now has bright white 14in around his dorsal fin.
The fin is also turning white along with his tail fin getting greying streaks through it. Its NOT fuzzy and its NOT fin rot. Fins play an important role in keeping fish balanced and stabilized in water.
This is no different with betta fish. Their dorsal fin is located on top of their bodies and can vary in shape and size depending on what type of betta it is. Just as with sharks and dolphins betta uses their dorsal fin to travel in a straight line.
This tail type has a few typical characteristics. 1 the caudal consists out of two lobes 2 the dorsal has twice as much rays than the dorsal of a normal singletail betta and 3 a slightly shorter body length 1-5.