Tell Me The Tail

Can someone please tell me what type of tail this Betta has? He is in an opaque tank right now so apologize for pics.

 

Looks to be a delta or halfmoon. You have to make him flare to really see what he is.

 

Adding onto what Repolie said, you can help your betta flare by setting up a small mirror in front of the tank. Please don't leave it there for more than a few minutes, as it can cause stress if left out for extended periods of time. Flaring helps show how big the tail can get and therefore gives a better idea on the tail type. It's also said it can help give your betta some exercise, but I'm not sure how true this is as I haven't looked into it very much.

 

I have a betta mirror but don’t want to stress him out right now. He just came in from shipping and he needs time. I was told he was a rose tail but his tail is not big enough to be. My rose tail makes this one look like he doesn’t have a tail. I thought it was a Halfmoon. Thanks everyone!

 

jeez I'm gone for 4days and there is so many betta threads to catch up on! Anyway my guess is halfmoon. I one a super delta betta and he is much more different then your bettas tail. The only true way to tell is to have him flare though. that's how I knew.

 

Been talking to the seller and he swears it’s a rosetail. Hmmm...

 

Been talked my yo the seller and he swears it’s a rosetail. Hmmm...

Let poor guy rest few days. Then scare him half to death with his own reflection. That’ll get a flare I’m sure. He he.

 

Been talking to the seller and he swears it’s a rosetail. Hmmm...

Stupid phone keeps changing things after I proof read and post. Been making me look stupid for days! Aarrgh!

 

Stupid phone keeps changing things after I proof read and post. Been making me look stupid for days! Aarrgh!

I think we all understand. I have to triple check what SirI says. Over three times now SirI has heard something that could get me banned from fishlore for life. Glad I listened before posting.

 

He looks a lot like my halfmoon!

 

My brain needs a refresher... Rosetails are the tail type or color? :/

 

My brain needs a refresher... Rosetails are the tail type or color? :/

Type.
Rosetail rays have branches, feathertail has more branches. Halfmoon rays straight. Voice

 

Type.
Rosetail rays have branches, feathertail has more branches. Halfmoon rays straight. Voice

I just don’t understand it all. Branches? Rays? I learn more everyday on here!

 

I just don’t understand it all. Branches? Rays? I learn more everyday on here!

The rays are the little filament things in their fins that the fin skin/flesh stretches between. Straight rays are..... well just that. Branches fork off into multiple ends.