Dragon Scale Show Betta

There is something about the reflective, shiny scales of the dragon scale betta that just makes this fish look fearsome. Perhaps they actually breathe fire, and we just can't ever see it with all the water?

The scales are larger and iridescent and accent the dragon-like appearance of the Siamese fighter fish.

There are many names for the particular betta color patterns, but most are variations of blue and/or red colors. Fish pictured here are representative only. If you are looking for a specific coloration, add a note to the order or simply allow us to choose one of our favorites for you!

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give him a heater (bettas are tropical fish), a gentle filter and live or silk plants. Floating plants or a "betta leaf" near the surface give him a place to rest. Keep a lid on the tank and leave a gap of air under it, since bettas breathe from the surface.

Feeding: Feed a few betta pellets or a pinch of flake once or twice a day. Bettas overeat easily, so small meals are best. They also enjoy frozen bloodworms.

Tankmates: Never keep two male bettas together. A male can live with small, peaceful fish that don't nip fins, such as corydoras, small rasboras, otocinclus and snails. Avoid fin-nippers like tiger barbs and flashy, long-finned fish like fancy guppies.

Good to know: Dragon scale bettas have thick, metallic scales that develop as they mature. Clean water keeps the scales and fins looking their best.