I need professional help...

[dixaisy930]

As you might have read in one of my hundred posts, I have a new betta (Bruiser) who is not faring as well as I had hoped...today, my mom held a mirror up to him, and he flared and did his little dance (which he had not done since I brought him home). So today, I got yet another betta. He is so hansome...he is a pinkish/purplish color...I've never seen one like him. He seems happier (and healthier than Bruiser). I have they're bowls next to each, and Bruiser flared a little...but not much. I don't think he was healthy when I got him though...he just won't eat. Well, I must'nt give up hope, I suppose.

I'll keep you all updated...as usual. lol

 

[Sondan]

Dix,
I have a very expensive Crown tail green. I first had him in a bowl when I brought him home. He has a tail spread of about 150 degrees or so. Well after a few weeks in a bowl he was declining so I moved him to his own tank. He is now getting better so my suggestion is get them a tank. It doesn't have to be huge but after having over 10 bettas I would say a tank is the best way to go. (Notice I said best,,,not the only.)
Signed,
Sondan

 

[White Whale]

I have a very expensive Crown tail green.

How much does a betta cost on average?

 

[Sondan]

Well you can pay up to $100 to $200 for a fish BUT that is for breeding stock. Here in Kansas a pet store usually sells bettas for $5-6 a piece so anything above $10 to me is a lot. My green cost $30 but I got him for free because I worked my tail of at the show,,,setting up tables, helping the judge, floating bags, repacking the fish, tearing down the table,,,ect. Since there where a few hundred bettas not all sold. He got looked at many times but I was lucky he was not bought. I had him in a bowl for a few months but his health is not what I wanted it to be so I moved him to his own tank. Once he is a peak health and has the little blue tinge in his eye I again I will post pics of him. It was my first fish show where I got to be involved and even though it was a lot more work then I thought it was I will definitely do it again. I guess by some standards he is not expensive but any fish that costs 6 times the average is expensive to me But if you want to get good quality fish I would suggest going onto the IBC (International Betta Congress) web site and look at the stock offered by members there. You will just die when you see some of their fish, I know I just put on a bib when I do. I am not pushing any person or their fish but as I understand it it is the largest betta organization in the US. (Since you are in NY) Oh yes the other reason for being from a breeder is that my green was three months old when I got him...not a year to a year and a half like many store bought bettas.
Signed,
Sondan
P.S. I have pictures of my Opaque in this post. http/fish.orbust.net/forums/index.php?sh...showtopic=13781

 

[White Whale]

Thanx for the info, Sondan! I guess my run-of-the-mill bettas would be good to start with for a beginner like me. I guess I was lucky in coming across a Crown-Fin for $2.99. I haven't seen any of the 4 Petland stores carry them. They usually carry the VeilTails and sometimes a DoubleTail or three (nothing spectacular), but no HalfMoons, DeltaTails, or Crowned-Fins.

 

[Sondan]

Well most Half moons that I know of are going for around $50 and to me that is just to expensive.
Signed,
Sondan

 

[MAM]

what are you feeding bruiser?

 

[dixaisy930]

So much happens in a day...

I was trying everything with poor Bruiser...Betta pellets, frozen blood worms, brine shrimp, freeze dried everything...flakes (I took anything out after a few minutes...it would have been a mess if I didn't). I would put it right in front of him, and he had no interest in it. He never had anything to eat while I had him. I'm sorry to say, I lost Bruiser. He started to get a sort of fungus on him, and he was dead about an hour later. I just don't know what happened with Bruiser.

However, Menlow (the pink/purple betta) was doing great...eating, greeting me...reminded me more of Oscar. And he loved seeing his reflection in the mirror so he could show off. Anywho, I decide to GET MY MONEY BACK on Bruiser (please note that I had every intention on doing this...NOT getting another betta ). But what can I say....it must have been fate. They had LITERALLY just gotten in new bettas and were putting them in their teenty, tiny cups...when she poured Dogma out. He is the single most beautiful betta ever (don't tell Melow though lol). He is...no kidding...BLACK. Yes black...and he has these little flecs of dark aqua-marine on his back, and these teal and white streaks on the bottom fourth of his enormous fins. The lady warned me there is a good change he might not make it with all of the stress though...but I don't care...he's wonderful. and he seems to be doing fine...Dogma and Melow flare at eat other...eat...welcome and stare at me....blow bubbles.

So, these are the very last two bettas I will have...unless I find a yellow one. lol

 

[White Whale]

So, these are the very last two bettas I will have...unless I find a yellow one. lol

Something to whet your appetite.... Enjoy!

 

[dixaisy930]

You know...it's funny...there was another betta there similar to that color (not as uniform). I think it must have been a young one, because the fins weren't very big/long. I almost got him too, but I thought I better pace myself. lol