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Several betta fish of different tail shapes and colours arranged as a decorative row

Betta Fish Types, Behaviour and Breeding

What kind is mine, and what is it doing?

Tail types, colours, and what betta behaviour actually means. Plus tank mates that work, and the ones sold to you that do not.

Betta tail shapes and colour varietiesIllustrative image of betta varieties, shown for atmosphere. Not a identification reference.Illustration

What this section covers

  • Tail types and finnage
  • Colours and patterns
  • Male and female differences
  • Behaviour, flaring and enrichment
  • Tank mates and sororities
  • Breeding and fry care

Guides for this section are being written and published three times a week. In the meantime, the care basics section covers the essentials.