Doubletail Half Moon Betta – Betta splendens – Male

There are many names for the particular betta color patterns but most are variations of blue and/or red colors. Fish pictured here are representative only. If you are looking for a specific coloration, contact a livestock department representative or simply allow us to choose one of our favorites for you!

At first appearance, Doubletail Bettas look like their tail has a split in the center but it actually has two tails with two separate bases (kind of like two heads, but far less gruesome and unhealthy). Half Moon Bettas are some of the most sought-after and can be stunning. Like in the Delta Betta, the edges of the tail are straight but in Half Moon Bettas, they form a straight line when fully open so the tail forms a half-circle (or half moon). The rest of the fins are full so when the betta is fully flared, the fins may form a circular outline with little or minimal distruptions to the outline.

Bettas are one of the most beautiful of all the anabantoids (gouramis, or \