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[aemaki09]

I can see both sides to the VT argument.
They really arent symmetrical, so how are they supposed to be judged with all the other tail types?
BUT they are what got most people in this hobby to begin with, so it would be nice to see them at the shows.
I can see them making a class for them, but how would they be judged in the BOS classes? The judges would have to look for completely different flaws on them than all the other fish in the class.

[Mo]

Aemeki what are you talking about? Lol. All different tail types, and colors have different judging criteria already

[ChibreneyDragon]

Originally Posted by Mo

Aemeki what are you talking about? Lol. All different tail types, and colors have different judging criteria already

I think what he is getting at is that most of the point standards are ABOUT symmetry! VTs dont HAVE that.
But I too started with a VT. I loved him very much.

[hannah16]

Perhaps they could judge based on color and maybe they could set a standard about the slop of the tail?

I don't know, either way I'd love to see a VT class. My first betta was a VT so they'll always have a place in my heart.

[aemaki09]

Originally Posted by ChibreneyDragon

I think what he is getting at is that most of the point standards are ABOUT symmetry! VTs dont HAVE that.
But I too started with a VT. I loved him very much.

Yup that's exactly what I mean. When judging other tails they look for symmetry, how can they do that with VT's? They cant. So it'd be completely different

My thinking on this is that at dog shows, judges look for all the same flaws and characteristics on each dog, thOugh it may be tweaked a little from breed to breed its still the same. Same with horse shows, they are all judged by the same standards unless it's color.
I know these are fish so it's different. But I've been showing dogs and horses since I was 8 so 14 years, so that's what I am used to

[MoonShadow]

In international shows there are classes for the veiltails, there was actually a show in Holland (I believe) back in August where the winner of the male veiltail class also won Best of Show

This was the male

[aemaki09]

Originally Posted by MoonShadow

In international shows there are classes for the veiltails, there was actually a show in Holland (I believe) back in August where the winner of the male veiltail class also won Best of Show

This was the male

Nice!! I didn't know that! Can you find out how they are judged Both by themselves and compared to others?

[Maddybelle]

Found this on MoonShadowBettas.com:

Bettas4all (an international betta specific forum) have developed their own international show standard for the veiltail betta, and in shows over in the netherlands and such bettas are allowed in the shows. According to bettas4all the show standard for a veiltail betta is as follows
• Standard Veiltail (VT)
• Dorsal (dorsal fin)
The Dorsal is narrower at its base and has fewer rays than the (other fin variants.)(1)The fin should run in a sickle-shaped manner and not exceed over ¾ of the body length of the fish. It should not (run out in individual rays.) (2)Overlapping of the Dorsal over the fish body is not desired.
• Caudal (caudal fin)
The caudal fin should be full with a broad base, but (long stretched.) (3)It should be at least the same length as the body of the fish. The rays come out of the tail root steeply rising in the upper part of the fin and then after reaching its highest point at 20% of the entire fin length, drop down in an even (elbow.)(4)
Within the lower part of the fin the rays come out almost straight
from the tail root with an (easy upward arranged)(5)curvature and then
drop down parallel to the other fin rays. Thus results in a light sickle-shaped (long stretched optics.) (6) The Caudal must be able to be
carried easily by the fish in its entire length. The ends of the rays
should not have any spikes or indentations. An (easily corrugated)(7)
fin border is permitted. The fin volume is to be stretched completely
(not too many rays and/or too much skin between the rays, no
pleating) when the fish flairs.
• Anal (anal fin)
The anal fin should (set up at the highest point of the body)(8) and
be at least as long as the body and run out in its deepest end
(pointedly. The form is to resemble a parallelogram.)(9)
• Ventrals (ventral fins)
The ventral fins are to be the same length as one another and should look like a curved knife blade. They should BE at least 1/3 as long as the
body.

[ChoclateBetta]

Isnt Chocolate technicaly Dark colored Bi-color?

[ChibreneyDragon]

Originally Posted by Maddybelle

Found this on MoonShadowBettas.com:

Bettas4all (an international betta specific forum) have developed their own international show standard for the veiltail betta, and in shows over in the netherlands and such bettas are allowed in the shows. According to bettas4all the show standard for a veiltail betta is as follows
• Standard Veiltail (VT)
• Dorsal (dorsal fin)
The Dorsal is narrower at its base and has fewer rays than the (other fin variants.)(1)The fin should run in a sickle-shaped manner and not exceed over ¾ of the body length of the fish. It should not (run out in individual rays.) (2)Overlapping of the Dorsal over the fish body is not desired.
• Caudal (caudal fin)
The caudal fin should be full with a broad base, but (long stretched.) (3)It should be at least the same length as the body of the fish. The rays come out of the tail root steeply rising in the upper part of the fin and then after reaching its highest point at 20% of the entire fin length, drop down in an even (elbow.)(4)
Within the lower part of the fin the rays come out almost straight
from the tail root with an (easy upward arranged)(5)curvature and then
drop down parallel to the other fin rays. Thus results in a light sickle-shaped (long stretched optics.) (6) The Caudal must be able to be
carried easily by the fish in its entire length. The ends of the rays
should not have any spikes or indentations. An (easily corrugated)(7)
fin border is permitted. The fin volume is to be stretched completely
(not too many rays and/or too much skin between the rays, no
pleating) when the fish flairs.
• Anal (anal fin)
The anal fin should (set up at the highest point of the body)(8) and
be at least as long as the body and run out in its deepest end
(pointedly. The form is to resemble a parallelogram.)(9)
• Ventrals (ventral fins)
The ventral fins are to be the same length as one another and should look like a curved knife blade. They should BE at least 1/3 as long as the
body.

Wished I lived in the Netherlands! Not only could I stalk John Green on his vacations, but I could enter my VT!