Betta fish differences and advice!?

[Fishandmusic81]

I am deciding between getting a half moon or dragon scale Betta fish anyone know any differences between these two and which one would be better for a planted 10 gallon tank?
Thank you

 

[Maxkolbe]

Half moon bettas have tails shaped like large half circles when they are flared, dragon scales are supposed to have reflective scales or something along those lines. Either one would work, it's really up to personal preference. Here's my half-moon if it helps. Sorry I couldn't get a pic of him flaring but it is rather impressive.

 

[Fishandmusic81]

wow nice betta!
i've had a half moon before but this time i can't decide lol they have a torqoise and red half moon and a blue and yellow dragon scale noth very beautiful

 

[Maxkolbe]

Thanks!
Just out of curiosity could you post pics or do you not have any?

 

[Fishandmusic81]

no this was at the petstore i will find some similiar ones on google images

 

[Fishandmusic81]

Like this but fins weren't as long it was still pretty small

 

[Fishandmusic81]

Half-moon looked like this

 

[Maxkolbe]

Those are some nice colors, I personally don't care for dragon scales as much, something about that shade of scales makes them seem almost too gaudy to me, but's that's just my opinion. Go with whichever you like better. The only thing I'd take into consideration is if there is a high current or tank mates that will nip the fins, if that is the case I wouldn't go with the half moon and get the one with shorter fins.

 

[Maxkolbe]

I just saw the other pic and I like the half-moon better. I think it would be complimented by plants really well.

 

[Fishandmusic81]

current is pretty good and the other fish are neone tetras which i havent had nip at my old betta hmm i guess i'll be sitting there looking at them at lfs tomorrow for a good while lol

 

[Coursair]

I have a Half Moon Dragon Scaled Plakat HMPK is the code. Mine is a Blue/Black ( Black fish with Blue areas). He's a cool fish. Not as gaudy as my Yellow Veil tail Betta, but a great fish.

 

[Alyxx]

I would go with the plakat if your tank has much current. They can swim a little better with their short fins.

 

[Fishandmusic81]

My filter isn't too strong I bought the half moon
I'll post a pic

 

[Fishandmusic81]

Their he is

 

[Maxkolbe]

Nice fish! Do you have a name?

 

[Fishandmusic81]

Nice fish! Do you have a name?

Thanks
And no not yet I'm still thinking