| Layer |
Mutations/Type/Symbol |
Descriptions |
| Yellow |
No
known mutations |
This is the
innermost layer. This is nearly always covered by other layers and is
very pale with no observable color. This is not to be confused with the
Non-Red yellows. |
| Red |
|
Prevalent in the
anal, ventral and caudal fins. Unless the fish is completely red, this
is considered a major fault. |
| --------> |
Extended
Red
(Type 1-Er) |
 |
More intense
red that spreads across the body as well as the fins in equal density.
Dominant over normal red. |
| --------> |
Non-Red
(Type 1-nr) |
|
Red is replaced
by yellow. Recessive to both Normal Red and Extended Red |
| --------> |
Orange
(Type 1-nr2) |
|
This
is fairly new, and rare color. Gilbert Limhengco is the most well known
for working on this strain. Details for this gene are still unknown for
the most part. This has become a fast favorite and many breeders are
working with this line now. |
| --------> |
Red
Loss
(Type 1-L) |
Initial red
disappears partially or completely as the fish matures. Common in some
marbles. Dominant over
Normal Red. |
| --------> |
Variegated Fins
Butterfly
Pattern
(Type 1-vf) |
 |
Clear to white
areas occur in fins where color is usually predominant. Dominant over
Non-Butterfly, but variably expressible. Many people now believe it is related to
the marble gene. Many marble spawns produce fish that have butterfly patterns and streaked fins.
|
| Black |
|
| --------> |
Melano
(Type 1-m) |
 |
Black is very
intense, dark and extensive. Melano females are incapable of producing
viable offspring, in most cases. Recessive to Normal Black |
| --------> |
Blond
(Type 1-b) |
The density of the
black is greatly reduced. Recessive to Normal Black. Not to be confused
with yellow (Non-Red) bettas. This gene is also found in Extended Reds
to eliminate the black pigment on their bodies without making them
Cambodian. |
| --------> |
Cambodian
(Type 1-c) |
|
Black is
eliminated from the body, but continues to some extent in the fins.
Recessive to Normal Black |
| --------> |
Marble
(Type 1-mb) |
 |
Black is of
varying density which can change over time. Marbled bettas can change
throughout their whole life. Dominance and recessive have not been
completely determined. It is an interesting and fun gene. Produces fertile black
females but is less dense than the melanos. |
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Piebald
(Type 1-) |
 |
Black is lacking
in the head area causing a flesh colored face. Very popular and
striking. It is no longer considered a marble on it's own. A simple
Piebald can no longer be entered as a marble in the IBC Shows. |
| --------> |
Black
Lace
(Type 1-) |
 |
Black is
prevalent
throughout, but weakest in the abdominal area and caudal fin. Produces fertile black
females but is less dense than the melanos. |
| Green |
B1B1
- Green (Turquoise) |
 |
Prevalent
in the body area posterior to the head and the bases of fins. True grass
greens are hard to come by. They are preferred over turquoise in shows. |
|
B1b1 - Royal Blue |
 |
| --------> |
Spread
Iridocytes
(Type 1 & 2*-Si) |
|
Allows
iridocytes to be present in a denser amount
over the body, whether they are green, steel, or royal.
*Interferes with Steel Blue, but functions as a Type 1 in being dominant
over Normal Green.
|
| --------> |
Steel
Blue
(Type 2 - b1b1) |
 |
Green is
replaced by Steel Blue. Iridescence is the same intensity as in the
replaced green. |
| --------> |
Opaque
(Type 2 - Op) |
 |
An iridescent, milky
color replaced or combines with Steel Blue. Effects are variable. |
|
Click
here for the IBC Show Classes |
|
Variations and
the names we call them. |
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Purple/Yellows |
|
Very beautiful,
rare and hard to come by right now. You can find them in various name: Sages,
Purple Pineapple Twists, Purple Pizzazz, Purple
Gas etc. The 'yellow' in these bettas may or may not be the 'nr'
yellow. It may be a variation of orange in some cases. |
| --------> |
Green or
Blue/Yellows |
 |
Many variation
of this line which means you will find them under many various names: Pharaohs,
Blue Angels, Emerald Dreams, Mustard
Gas, Salamanders, Blueberry pies etc. The 'yellow'
in these bettas may or may not be the 'nr' yellow. It may be a variation
of orange in some cases. |
| --------> |
Yellow/White
BF |
 |
These are
actually vary hard to find but they are so very beautiful. Most everyone
calls them Lemon Meringue. |
| --------> |
Brown/Yellow
Bi-colors |
 |
Most everyone
calls these Chocolates. I have some chocolate versions in
my Pharaoh line. It is desired to have no iridescence at all. |
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Yellow
Spotted Melano |
 |
These are Black
melanos with variegated areas of yellow or orange. I call them Bumblebees. |
