USBetta Betta Grading System
Each fish is graded when we photo them. We use a point base grading system of our own design and our grade may not confer with grades by other breeders or suppliers. We are providing the points list as a reference to how we grade for customers to understand.
AAA – 90-100+ points
AA 75-89 points
A 60-74 points
B 48-59 points
Form:
+25 points for 180° caudal (HM/HMPK)
+15 for super delta
+15 for clean double ray points (CT Only)
+10 for clean single ray points (CT Only)
+10 points if anal fin is closely level with caudal
+15 points if dorsal fin overlaps caudal
+10 if fins are not damaged
+12 if ventrals are present
+15 if top line is clean with no dips
-15 for spoonhead
-20 for mismatched scales
Color:
+15 for koi, galaxy, avatar, or Samurai pattern
+12 for pink, purple, mustard gas
+5 for multicolor
+5 for butterfly
+5 for orange, yellow, or black coloring
+2 for clean solid color
Temperament
+15 if flare easily at reflection
+5 if does not flare at reflection but does at female/male in adjacent tank
+2 if will only flare at male/female in same tank