Its this a dragon scale he does not have the skunk mark

 

I’m confused? He looks normal to me....

 

What do you mean by skunk mark? As far as I know, dragon scales are characterized by the thickness and size of their scales not by any lines on their bodies. I can't say for certain, but he looks like he could be a dragon scale.

 

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What do you mean by skunk mark? As far as I know, dragon scales are characterized by the thickness and size of their scales not by any lines on their bodies. I can't say for certain, but he looks like he could be a dragon scale.

from what i've been seeing

What do you mean by skunk mark? As far as I know, dragon scales are characterized by the thickness and size of their scales not by any lines on their bodies. I can't say for certain, but he looks like he could be a dragon scale.

The dragon gene works on the top iridescent layer, creating thick white scales. The betta’s next present layer of color often shows through between and around the scales, sometimes creating a “skunk mark” or a splotch of color on the head where the scales are interrupted. This marking sometimes fills in as the fish ages and sometimes does not. The fins are not affected by the dragon gene and will remain the same color as the betta’s next present layer. Also, because the dragon trait works on the iridescent or blue layer, true dragons can never present as blue. I find this on Google to explain

 

I've been seeing different forums and different sites on Google saying that PetSmart and Petco has been selling fake dragon scale fish I wanted to know if mine was legitimate

 

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from what i've been seeing

The dragon gene works on the top iridescent layer, creating thick white scales. The betta’s next present layer of color often shows through between and around the scales, sometimes creating a “skunk mark” or a splotch of color on the head where the scales are interrupted. This marking sometimes fills in as the fish ages and sometimes does not. The fins are not affected by the dragon gene and will remain the same color as the betta’s next present layer. Also, because the dragon trait works on the iridescent or blue layer, true dragons can never present as blue. I find this on Google to explain

Interesting, I assume you're speaking of the "plated" appearance of the scales rather than actual lines across the body. Dragon scales aren't always white, but they do have thick scales with a distinct outline around each scale for lack of a better description, giving them a plated, armored appearance. Now that you mention it, your betta does seem to lack the distinct outline around his scales so he may not actually be a dragon scale.

 

Interesting, I assume you're speaking of the "plated" appearance of the scales rather than actual lines across the body. Dragon scales aren't always white, but they do have thick scales with a distinct outline around each scale for lack of a better description, giving them a plated, armored appearance. Now that you mention it, your betta does seem to lack the distinct outline around his scales so he may not actually be a dragon scale.

He does have the outlines around his scales they are red its jus bad photo quality

 

It's hard to see them from the front side

 

Kinda looks like a dragon scale to me. Where'd you get him? Was he sold as a dragon scale? What size tank do you have? Is it cycled? Filter? Heater? Also, welcome to FishLore!