A new species

[juliethegr8t]

... Flying betta!


Yes, that's right folks, I am not-so-proud to say I own two of these special wingless, yet full of flying power! They have proved their skills to me in the space of less than 24 hours.

First flying betta? My green and red female, who is currently in a jar while she heals her fins. No lid, as the jar isn't completely full, and she's not a jumper. But she's a flyer, so I have discovered! Last night.. or should I say early this morning (2 am!!!), I woke out of a sound sleep to the tiniest of noises. For some reason, it suddenly scared me wide awake that she might of jumped out. I don't know why I thought this, because I never would usually... but I guess I now have a "mom" instinct for my bettas. Just as I was about to go back to sleep, I decided to check - flipped on the light, put on my glasses, and there she was, laying a foot from her jar on my desk... motionless. Stuck her back in her jar (with a lid!), and she's fine.

Second flyer? My blue female (yes, so far this flying betta species cannot be produced, as I do not have males). Just as I finished adding water to her tank after cleaning it, I went to set the pan down and heard a sploosh. She too, was laying on my desk... though not so motionless. Talk about an adrenline rush. URGH!


I don't like flying bettas. I do not recommend them. However... I do recommend lids.

 

[wuvmybetta]

I'm glad they survived their flying attempt

Ya know, this IS something I've thought a LOT about, bettas actually could fly someday. Not literally of course but just think of a little betta shaped water suit where they could breathe air yet remain wet, their fins could flap the wings Ok, the idea still has lots of kinks! But how cool would it be to have your bettas buzzing around and following you from room to room? Very!

 

[cutechic]

Very cool Julie!

Good thing you caught them in time

 

[EX-AmP]

yeah goo dthing you found them. i lost mine and i couldnt find it until i checked behind my chair about a WEEK later...

 

[Sea_Monster87]

I'm glad your bettas are ok; I had a flying molly once.

 

[buggyboutbettas]

Sounds awesome! You got any pics?

 

[gingerbread27]

I recently bought a flying betta, an opaque male crowntail , I was in the process of trasferring him to his tank after bringing him home when he flew out of the net and all over the kitchen table I had 3 people trying to catch him we were being delicate, I had to get aggressive and finally just grab him, I thought I had smashed him but he is fine now.