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BallardFishGuy 2013-09-25, 23:29

Since we don't have a betta area I thought I would start a post on betas...you can post pictures of ones you want or talk anything betta...

I'll start with a fish I love and was thinking about bidding on until I found out the local transhipper is no longer an available option.

These guys Storybettas have some amazing Bettas. They are out of Thailand and have many bids via Aquabid. This one is more reasonable at $20 bid...so far that is.

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Cichlid-Gal also had a great link to a marbled betta! Maybe she will post it!

BallardFishGuy 2013-09-25, 23:32

Here is the fish/type I want the most (Koi pattern) but this one was sold last spring...

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fishNAbowl 2013-09-25, 23:34

Yeah, I am in the market for another bowel. When I set it up I am totally going to get one of these fish that you guys have been posting the last couple of days.

At Aquarium CoOp they have a huge piece of Java Fern Needleleaf. Within that bunch Cory has Strawberry Beta swimming throughout that plant. That in itself is an awesome set up... I would love to do that with a giant piece of fern in a 2 -3 gallon bowel...

BallardFishGuy 2013-09-25, 23:37

fishNAbowl wrote:Yeah, I am in the market for another bowel. When I set it up I am totally going to get one of these fish that you guys have been posting the last couple of days.

At Aquarium CoOp they have a huge piece of Java Fern Needleleaf. Within that bunch Cory has Strawberry Beta swimming throughout that plant. That in itself is an awesome set up... I would love to do that with a giant piece of fern in a 2 -3 gallon bowel...

Yeah I've seen it, i have a similar size regular java fern and thought about doing the same thing! Also those Betta's were offspring from the Strawberry betta's me and a few other GSAS members bought from Cory, I'm almost ready to sell my fry/juvis. Just wait until they get a bit bigger.

fishNAbowl 2013-09-26, 00:20

And that's how this community works. Awesome BallardFishGuy!

cichlid-gal 2013-09-26, 09:46

This is the one that caught my eye .. love those red kissy lips

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BallardFishGuy 2013-09-26, 12:06

Wow that's a good looking fish... And others agree, there are 5 bids and it's at $46 currently!

Gianne00 2013-09-26, 19:38

Aquabid is so dangerous for me lol, it's hard to keep my finger away from the bid button when there's a really good one Smile

Keep the eye candy coming!

I agree, the koi bettas are really gorgeous. Hopefully more people will breed them here in the states!

BallardFishGuy 2013-09-26, 20:50

So on the bid at the top of the thread here I didn't end up bidding...(there is 7 min left) because I contacted the sellar from Thailand and he said (which I had heard) that Jeff Wilson who is the transhipper listed for WA is no longer doing that. Good thing I asked because I was planning on picking up the fish and not having to pay another $20-30 in shipping from the transhipper. So I'm glad I asked but I would have liked to own that fish...someone else snag it quick!

BallardFishGuy 2013-09-26, 23:39

Sure would like to get some of these to start breeding...

Betta Rubra

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Anyone ever see one locally?

dwarfpike 2013-09-26, 23:43

Holy wow ...

cichlid-gal 2013-09-26, 23:50

BallardFishGuy wrote:Sure would like to get some of these to start breeding...

Betta Rubra

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Anyone ever see one locally?

Very nice...lovely fish.

fishNAbowl 2013-09-27, 00:27

dwarfpike wrote:Holy wow ...

BallardFishGuy 2013-09-27, 01:59

Ok and while I'm at it, here is the other one I want...

Betta Macrostoma

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BallardFishGuy 2013-09-27, 02:03

If anyone has a local lead on either the Rubra or Macrostoma let me know...

cichlid-gal 2013-09-27, 08:15

BallardFishGuy wrote:Ok and while I'm at it, here is the other one I want...

Betta Macrostoma

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This is one special fish and was the first wild caught betta that caught my eye. IMO you want to make sure you are getting tank raised specimens of this one as apparently in Brunei its export has been banned because of its endangered status and fears that it might become extinct shortly. There is another collection point that is not regulated but again it would not be worth the risk to look for WC of these as really you would never know if you are contributing to their extinction or not.

From readings only I have gleened that like splendins, males need to be housed seperately as they can be quite aggressive but you can do a female sorority (like the splendins also). PH needs appear to be extremely low indicating in the 4's and 5's ranges.

BallardFishGuy 2013-09-27, 12:39

Good to know thanks! I read that they were threatened but regardless I would try and get them locally. I'm sure the Wet Spot has them from time to time same with the Rubra.

I was quickly looking over info on this fish on Seriously Fish and didn't remember reading about the males needing separated and the really low PH, I'll dig into that more. I go to Portland for work in two weeks and so that means a trip to the Wet Spot, my credit card is burning my wallet as we speak. Laughing

KaraWolf 2013-09-27, 17:04

I went through aquabid cause I was bored and BallardFishGuy....that koi betta is beautiful and the ones that are for sale right now don't even compare. To me it feels like there are way too many translucent scales/fins lol

Found several females that would be awesome in my imaginary 30 gallon hex tank. And speaking of that imaginary tank, how many females would be an appropriate # for a tank that size?

Annnd....betta pictures.
This is General who passed away recently Sad

but this just after I got him and he decided to show his "hiding" side lol Finally got him a cave because he was hiding in his own gravel....visitors thought he was dead.
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General in his cave looking very much like steel
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This is Admiral sadly also died at 2~ years in my care but he was spunky and liked to bite my fingers (taught him fingers meant dinner) there's a better picture somewhere <<
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And here is the red and black one I sooooo wish I had bought
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I have 3 others too, Halo a pink/white halfmoon male, Sargent Fire an orange veiltail and The Troublemaker who I am still debating the name of, other then it needs "trouble" in it because before I put in a "real" divider he would ram it and then prance around showing off in Sargent Fire's tank space and get bit but not bite back lol. Tried something new in their tank last night - put in a sponge filter and added less then 1/4 inch of water Over the divider to get the biofilm to quit forming (it was only clearing 1/2 the tank with the divider in the way) and what do I see when I check on them maybe an hour after I set it up that way? They have BOTH crossed the divider in that tiny snippet of water and are now separate still but on the wrong sides.

fishNAbowl 2013-09-27, 21:41

Neat KaraWolf, aren't white Betta had to find? I never see them.

BallardFishGuy 2013-09-27, 21:42

fishNAbowl wrote:Neat KaraWolf, aren't white Betta had to find? I never see them.

What a looker! Exclamation

**MRTom** 2013-09-27, 22:54

This thread is making me think of changing my favorite fish. KaraWolf, that General was a great fish!

KaraWolf 2013-09-28, 00:53

fishNAbowl wrote:Neat KaraWolf, aren't white Betta had to find? I never see them.

yes they are >> even more so when your buying them from cups because even the whitest of bettas are stressed and not showing if they have any tint. By the time General really colored up he was really metallic grayish and metallic blue at just the right angle. Halo is interesting pink and white will post his pic when I have a non-blurry one Very Happy

good purple ones are really hard to locate too Sad

Thanks BallardFishGuy and MRTom!!! Very Happy

BallardFishGuy 2013-10-02, 01:24

So I may have a lead on B. macrostoma... nothing solid yet but I guess there is someone in the state that breeds them. I would love to get a pair!!! Cory also said he can get them for me but the price is really steep for me at $200 a pair, they are amazing fish though that's for sure!

dwarfpike 2013-10-02, 01:34

BallardFishGuy wrote:So I may have a lead on B. macrostoma... nothing solid yet but I guess there is someone in the state that breeds them.

There is???? Oooooooh. King of Bettas indeed.

BallardFishGuy 2013-10-02, 01:42

dwarfpike wrote:
BallardFishGuy wrote:So I may have a lead on B. macrostoma... nothing solid yet but I guess there is someone in the state that breeds them.
There is???? Oooooooh. King of Bettas indeed.

Yes however space is at a premium in my tank room (as in my wife says no more) so I would have to see how I could do it. At first I would just get them in one tank and if they do breed I would worry about the next step after that. Twisted Evil

dwarfpike 2013-10-02, 01:44

I won't comment about being able to trade in spouses at the LFS ... whistle

But if you could get a pair and get them to breed, just show her the prices they go for on aquabid. Spot On

BallardFishGuy 2013-10-02, 01:48

dwarfpike wrote:I won't comment about being able to trade in spouses at the LFS ...

But if you could get a pair and get them to breed, just show her the prices they go for on aquabid.

Ha yes that's true and it crossed my mind already...both things I agree

My other thought is you can raise fry in the same tank as the parents it's possible in a planted tank but not as many will survive so worse case senario I could keep all my Albi's in one tank and have my other two for the Mac's.

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-10-02, 02:36

Latest pictures of Hubert Cumberdale. Got some torn finnage when I got this picture, but it's been two days since then, and his fins seem like they are recovering. Hurray. Smile

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BallardFishGuy 2013-10-02, 02:38

Nice!!!

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-10-02, 02:43

BallardFishGuy: Thanks!! Very Happy

those betta pics of yours look stunning! I want to read more about wild type bettas. My mind was blown when I found out today that you could keep males together...

DMD123 2013-10-02, 02:46

PokeSephiroth wrote:Latest pictures of Hubert Cumberdale.

OK why the name? According to an online 'urban' dictionary it can mean: "A name used to describe someone who's a little strange or possibly smelly."

Is your fish smelly and in need of a deodorant? jocolor

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-10-02, 02:51

DMD123 wrote:
PokeSephiroth wrote:Latest pictures of Hubert Cumberdale.
OK why the name? According to an online 'urban' dictionary it can mean: "A name used to describe someone who's a little strange or possibly smelly."

Is your fish smelly and in need of a deodorant?

Hubert Cumberdale is a cartoon character, who looks like this:
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. . . a finger puppet if you will. I don't know, the name just struck me to be catchy sounding... Smile

If it was a female betta, I would name her "Marjory Stewart Baxter"

And to quote:
"I wonder what you taste like... *lick lick*
Marjory Stewart Baxter, you taste like sunshine dust.
*lick lick*
Ew!
Hubert Cumberdale, you taste like soot and poo. Sad

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DMD123 2013-10-02, 02:54

PokeSephiroth wrote: Hubert Cumberdale, you taste like soot and poo.

**MRTom** 2013-10-02, 02:57

I posted my betta elsewhere, so I thought I'd finally join in the fray Smile

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DMD123 2013-10-02, 02:58

Nice betta, MRTom Spot On

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-10-02, 03:04

MrTom: Woohoo!! Handsome little fella that betta! Smile

Has your female betta gotten a glimpse of her new soon to be mate? Very Happy

DMD123: Yeah, don't lick your finger puppets, kids... Very Happy

**MRTom** 2013-10-02, 03:11

Thanks DMD!

PokeSephiroth wrote:MrTom: Woohoo!! Handsome little fella that betta! :)Has your female betta gotten a glimpse of her new soon to be mate?

She did for a little while, not sure what to make of her reaction yet. She mostly ignored him, then they flared at each other a bit, then she went on to terrorize her shrimps. Shocked

So the love birds are apart for the time being. scratch

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-10-02, 03:12

LOL... it's gonna be like that huh? Perhaps a love/hate relationship... such is the world of the Betta =P
There should be a soap opera for this. Seriously. Someone get in on this! =P

jettej 2013-10-02, 05:31

Soooo, if i get a dumbo and breed it would people buy it? I mean they're such a beauty and i'm pretty sure you could ask a little bit more bucks for them?

escapay 2013-10-02, 07:40

Seeing all the pretty bettas - I want another one. I have plenty of food, but I lost my fish earlier this year and I've not gotten anymore bettas yet.

I may get a pair of Killifish for my 7 gallon (once problems are resolved) or maybe a betta. I've not decided yet. I wish I could set more tanks up... I have a 5 gallon that would be great for a betta. Just no place to set it up yet.

BallardFishGuy 2013-10-02, 12:09

PokeSephiroth wrote:BallardFishGuy: Thanks!!

those betta pics of yours look stunning! I want to read more about wild type bettas. My mind was blown when I found out today that you could keep males together...

Yeah they are a community fish! The best ratio for breeding is 2 or 3 males to 1 female, I happen to have 2 males and 2 females but it's working fine so far. The great part is that the males are truly amazing and it's fun to be able to have more of them.

binbin9 2013-10-02, 12:18

BallardFishGuy wrote:Ok and while I'm at it, here is the other one I want...

Betta Macrostoma

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i've got a pair left

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BallardFishGuy 2013-10-02, 12:50

Hey wow, this could be good timing... I'll PM you.

MorganEA 2013-10-02, 13:55

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paarthurnax stalking his prey!!

BallardFishGuy 2013-10-02, 13:57

Enter "Jaws" theme music!

cichlid-gal 2013-10-02, 16:14

binbin9 wrote:
BallardFishGuy wrote:Ok and while I'm at it, here is the other one I want...

Betta Macrostoma

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i've got a pair left

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I went looking for that post this morning binbin...good timing. I knew that there was someone on the box that had these fish.

BallardFishGuy 2013-10-02, 16:19

Thanks Donna! On a side note, is that the fish I think it is in your avatar? bounce

cichlid-gal 2013-10-02, 18:45

BallardFishGuy wrote:Thanks Donna! On a side note, is that the fish I think it is in your avatar?

Yup....that's one of my victoriae males Smile

BallardFishGuy 2013-10-02, 19:00

My biggest male is just staring to have some yellow show through... but more blue on the lips and tips of fins! Pics later if I can...

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-10-03, 23:00

Got two more bettas, I couldn't resist... one is a Double Tail male, and a Crowntail Female. They look so nice. Very Happy

. . . I'm not sure if I'm going to keep them in the little in-tank betta cage thingers. But for now, that will just have to do.

Hubert Cumberdale is in there too. Figured he could use the company, and check out the Crowntail Female. Hehe.

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