Super Delta Betta Male

The super delta betta (the word "delta" is Latin for the letter "D" and stands for the shape of the tail) is also called the super veil tail betta. This betta variation is one grade above the standard show betta and one grade below halfmoon bettas. However, the body of the super delta betta tends to grow a bit larger than the half moon bettas, and the fish has great color and very long fins.

The caudal fin (tail fin) extends between 120 and 160 degrees but does not quite come together with the dorsal fin and anal fin.

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: Long, heavy fins tear easily, so keep the filter flow gentle and choose soft plants and smooth decorations. Clean, warm water helps prevent fin rot.