Rosetail

 Rosetail

• Tail/Fins: Halfmoon Betta whose tail has extra rays and ruffled edges
• Color: available in all colors
• Common Patterns: Solid, butterfly, dragon scale, piebald, full mask, grizzle, bi-color; marble and koi very rare
• Behavior: more aggressive than veil tails

Rosetails were bred from Halfmoon Bettas. Their caudal fins have extra rays and branching, making them ruffled. Just like a Halfmoon, their tails can spread to 180°, but all the extra rays mean that the tail folds back and forth in on itself. 

They really do look like flowers or a frilly dress.

All that extra fin does weigh the fish down, though, and can impede their swimming.

And it’s easy to snag all that extra fin on things in the tank. So make absolutely sure there are no sharp or rough edges to damage that gorgeous tail.

Some argue that the price of these beautiful tails is too high. Rosetails can become lethargic because trying to drag around that big tail is so hard. They would rather hang out in a hiding spot than swim around.

Also, sometimes rose tails break the rays of their tails. This puts them at higher risk for infection.

They can also develop a behavior called tail biting. The fish literally starts biting its own tail off. There is a lot of heated debate about what causes tail biting, but no matter the cause, it is known for certain that it’s all too common among rose and feather tail Bettas.

Tail biting also makes rose tails more prone to infections that could be life-threatening.

They also may have a shorter lifespan than other varieties. This could be due to poor breeding practices that focus more on getting a certain tail shape versus breeding robust fish.

They may be fairly aggressive since they were bred from Halfmoon Bettas.

Key Characteristics

• Ruffly fins and tails