Veil Tail

 Veil Tail

• Tail/Fins: Long flowing fins with a tail that swoops up then trails down, even when the fish flares. Large dorsal and anal fins
• Color: available in almost every color
• Common Patterns: Solid, butterfly, dragon scale, piebald, full mask, grizzle, bi-color; marble and koi very rare
• Behavior: less aggressive

Veil tail is the most common variety of Betta available in the aquarium trade. They have a long tail that swoops up and then curves back down as it trails behind the body.

Since they are bred by the millions, you can find them in almost every pattern and color combination possible. Marble and koi patterns might be hard to find but do sometimes pop up.

Veil tails are not strong swimmers and do best with only a gentle current in their tank.

They are not as aggressive as short-finned varieties.

Key Characteristics

• The long trailing tail that droops
• Most common tail type in stores
• Less aggressive
• Weak swimmer