Other breeds
Big Ears
The distinctive feature of these specimens is the excessive development of the pectoral fins.
These fins looks like big ears, hence the name. For the same reason, they are also called Dumbo.
This characteristic was first selected on Plakat specimens, however nowadays it is spreading also to Halfmoon ones.
Alien
These specimens present particularly long ventral fins, these ventral fins have also a reduction of the webbing very similar to the Crowntail ones. However, despite this, other fins (dorsal,caudal,anal) present a full webbing.
Giant
Selections of Betta of larger size, sometimes almost twice the average size.
They are widespread in almost every form.
Nano
Selections of Betta of smaller size,almost the half of an average size specimen.
Like Giants they can be found in almost every form; they are, however, much less widespread and not much considered in competitions.
Ranchu
Specimens with a physical abnormality .
They present a growth on their head very similar to Ranchu Goldfish, hence the name.
Bonsai
Lately, it seems to have spread in the Asian market this new variety from a physical malformation, as already seen in the Betta Ranchu.
These specimens are precisely characterized by a body of smaller dimensions with marked humps, particularly evident on the back.
The specimen in the photo, according to the fins, should be classified as a Plakat Big Ears; they seem to be widespread even with other type of fins.
Being a relatively recent selection, it is not possible to know how this selection will affect the health of these specimens.
