Halfmoon betta fish standards of Plakad Association
( Thailand ) translated by Sarawut Angkunanuwat.
1. Semi-circular tail shape, similar to a half-moon.
2. At least 4 rays extension for caudal fin.
3. Caudal fin can spread at least 180 degrees when flaring .The tip of the upper and lower tail edges are sharp angles, similar to letters “D”.
4. The first dorsal fin ray tends towards the head. The base of dorsal fins begins in the middle of the body towards the tail.
5. The upper edge of the dorsal fin is rounded. It is slightly higher than the tip of the caudal fin.
6. The anal fin is long and slender. The tip of the anal fin is long and drops slightly below the edge of the tail.
7. The ventral fin is straight, the tip is long and pointed.
8. The dorsal fin, dorsal fin and anal fin have smooth edges.