Spade Tail

 

Spade Tail

• Tail/Fins: anal/dorsal fins of a veil tail, a tail that flares out then curves to a point
• Color: all colors available
• Common Patterns: Solid, butterfly, dragon scale, piebald, full mask, grizzle, bi-color; marble and koi very rare
• Behavior: similar to a veil tail

The spadetail Betta’s fins look just like a veil tail, but the tail curves back down to a point, just like a spade from a playing card. 

This tail type is actually quite rare. It used to be quite common in the 90s but is much more difficult to obtain these days.

Key Characteristics

• Spade shaped tail
• Very rare in the aquarium trade