mumofthehoarde Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Hi Everyone, I want to know how to tell what type a betta is... I get all confused with delta/super delta/half moon/ veil tail/crown/copper/marble/mustard gas/dragon/double tail etc Is there a "bettas for dumbies" guide out there for us simple folk? I want to be able to look and go "I think that is a beautiful ....." instead "ooooooo that one is pretty" Cheers Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 http://ausaqua.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=7664&st=0&p=86101&hl=+tail%20+guide&fromsearch=1&#entry86101 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumofthehoarde Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Thanks..that was great...just what I was looking for. So dragon/copper/mustard gas/marble are all colours???? (I know..seriously dumb here but humour me) Cheers Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Hey Michelle, No such thing as a dumb question! We've all asked these things at one stage (I've just recently worked out that IMO means in my opinion) There's heaps of info out there on colour types and fin types - and certain shows have classes for EVERYTHING... I love this resource Betty Splendens as they discuss the genetic history & development of tail types and colour - along with the "political" history with colours (see mustard gas etc) Good luck! -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Best advice for a first timer is - pick a pair you like.... and give it a go.... I started with some common old petshop veiltails (before I started to sort out genetics and all the confusing stuff) before I went all out with the more expensive fish.... and there's a good chance the local pet shop will take the fry off your hands .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanger Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Yeh I still get confused. One day I will sit and read for hours til it's all straight in my head (only to have it all knocked around a minute later)! Great Question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) Like Wayne said pick somthing you like and learn with that pair then when you feel reel confident take the trainer weels off and go freewheeling it will take over the force will drag you in luke I think though start with VTs or Cts as they are as tough as old nails I have the VT sisters that I use simply for experimenting with BOY those girls will live when even cockroaches wont Cheers Les Edited June 21, 2011 by les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kertaz Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) I have more problems distinguishing female types. Some that I thought were half moon females, turned out to be plakat or super deltas. Some that I thought super delta, turned out to be veil. Their tail is shorter than the male and sometimes harder (at least for me) to distinguish between each other. Edited June 22, 2011 by kertaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaObsessed Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Yeh I still get confused. One day I will sit and read for hours til it's all straight in my head (only to have it all knocked around a minute later)! Great Question. When I decided to learn about genetics I spent 3 weeks trawling the internet for upto 5-6 hours a night reading and gathering information. Most nights I was up until 3am reading. I learned a lot, got a big headache and find that I still don't know anywhere close to everything! I still have trouble with the females (sometimes what tail type and other times they're not actually females at all ) and with the Delta/Super Delta/Halfmoon. I can pick a HM but have trouble between the Delta and Super Delta Enjoy your learning, I know I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 (: It's fun getting to know your way around the genetics of these fish, I think even when you're a really experienced breeder, you still need to confer and nut it out.... so that's the fun bit - you never actually 'know everything' ....thats why I just ask the AA Brains trust, they're so smart, and good lookin' and helpful an all that..... x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Kertaz, picking female tail types is very hard, but check here for a guide: http://bettysplendens.com/articles/page.imp?articleid=1063 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kertaz Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) Hey, thanks for that, Paul! Those descriptions would definitely help. Though, I'm still not confident that I can differentiate the female other than double tail now. EDIT: And maybe crown tails :lol: Edited June 25, 2011 by kertaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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