[header] How to identify different betta fish [title] Examine the short length a betta fish's tail. [step] Betta fish have a variety of tail types. One simple way to identify a betta fish is by the length of its tail.
[header] How to identify different betta fish [title] Examine the short length a betta fish's tail. [step] Betta fish have a variety of tail types. One simple way to identify a betta fish is by the length of its tail.
But, if one has a short length, it is more likely to be male than female. To differentiate a female betta from a male, look for a tail length equal to the length of a male betta. Its length is dependent on its dorsal fin, which is the part of the fish's body that follows the compass's surface line, which mimics the ocean's wave pattern. [substeps] The length of a betta's tail can also change depending on its size. Short tails are common in wild type bettas, as well as bettas that are bred to fight. [substeps] Short-finned bettas, which are also called plakats, are sometimes bred to have d-shaped tails. Their width is usually two to three times longer than the length of their body and is half the length of their head. [substeps] Thus, if a betta has twice the length of a human's tail, it's generally a good sign that it is a good tank mate.