Veil tail & spade tail bettas: Popular, varied colors, dominant tail shape. Veil tails easy to find & affordable. Spade tails have long flaring fins.
Halfmoon bettas: Semicircle tail, continuous finnage. Variations include Over Half Moon, Delta, Super Delta, and Half Sun bettas. Impressive fins!
Rosetail bettas have impressive 180-degree finnage with textured petals. They swim slowly and require tanks with slow water flow for care.
Plakat bettas are short-finned, aggressive fighters. They have 180-degree caudal fins, smaller tails, and rounded dorsal fins for nimble movement.
Elephant ear bettas have enlarged pectoral fins resembling ears. They require calm water due to the challenge of swimming with their large fins.
Crown tail bettas have spiky fins due to reduced webbing between the fin rays. They require calm water to prevent tail nipping and fin curling.
Koi bettas have patchy colors like real koi fish, with changing patterns over their lifespan. They feature black, white, orange, and other hues.
Alien Bettas: Unique hybrids with metallic sheen, black-edged scales, and slightly less aggression. Colors include black, silver, blue, and green.
Giant Betta: Native to Indonesia and Malaysia, they are larger than regular bettas, peaceful, and require spacious tanks.
Half Moon Plakat Betta: Compact size, fuller tail types, a balance between active plakat and ornamental long-finned varieties.