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Thanks for the detailed explanation, I'm glad I learned something new even if it is a bit complicated. Appreciate you taking the time to break it down, really helpful.

I've been trying to figure this out, but I just can't seem to get my head around it - what actually makes a betta a 'salamander type' betta?


It's pretty interesting, but the original 'salamander' bettas are actually a type of Mustard Gas variation. They were the ones that didn't make the cut ...

The salamander type betta is actually about colouration, specifically a particular pattern. It's all about three distinct colours, with white butterfly being the must-have - it needs to be visible in all fins and the ventral fins too. The other two colours are up to you, but they can't be washed out ...