Color faults of Red Bettas:
1. White ventrals (slight).
2. Color missing from pectorals (slight).
3. Black scales (minor unless extensive in which case it can be major; the judge should consider reclassing to Bicolor if severe).
4. Lighter shade of red on body vs. fins (minor unless excessive in which case it can be major; the judge should consider reclassing to Bicolor if severe).
5. Black edges on fins (minor).
6. Cream or flesh color on the head (minor unless extensive in which case it can be major).
7. Clear edges or streaks on fins (minor).
8. Presence of yellow or orange (major).
9. Black spots, streaks or patches (major).
10. Presence of Iridescence (Major if only a few rays or scales).
11. Presence of Iridescence (Severe – if extensive, the Judge should consider reclassing to Multicolor).
12. Presence of Metallic iridescence (Severe – can be major if relegated to a few scales or fin rays).
13. Presence of Opaque (disqualifying fault; severe if restricted to ventrals).