Aww man I want one :p
Printable View
Aww man I want one :p
thanks for all of the nice comments! :) Since they're in a plastic grow-out with not-so-clear sides now, there probably won't be any good picture any time soon. Next time I update will most likely be when I start jarring the aggro boys... which seems like it's not too far off! They all get along well together, but there are a few much bigger tank bullies that pick on little fry for food. They've gotten MUCH more territorial now that they're in a big tank. Luckily, my jars are ready -_-
They are beautiful! You've done a wonderful job! :D
Sorry I haven't been updating, you guys! They're 9 weeks old now!! I've been very busy with the kiddos. I'm setting up the 10g to move in 15 or so of the largest fry, to give them more space to grow and hopefully give the smaller fry in the grow-out a chance to get bigger.
All of them are doing super well though... the largest are at least 1.5 inches, all of them have fins that are really filling out and so far I have not seen a single fry with under-devloped or missing ventrals or any similar deformities AND no nips/damage to any tails, which is awesome. There is sooo much color in the tank, I wish I could get a decent picture of them!! I have at least a dozen or so really stunning turquoise fry, some fry with pale bodies with green marbling, and most are either emerald or mint green with the white BF pattern starting to show along the edges. =0) unbelievably adorable! They're definitely getting Betta-tudes already... hence why I'm moving the larger fry, so the smaller guys don't get picked on and I can monitor when to start jarring the big fry quicker.
I actually brought 4 fry in a large shipping bag to my Econ class on Monday, because I had to do my business presentation and my business was (of course) Betta breeding. I already have at least 20 of my friends that have made deposits, they all thought the little guys were very cute :)
Picsss... the first little guy had a swim bladder problem, so I jarred him just to be able to monitor him more closely. He's now fully recovered and back with his brothers and sisters. The second guy/girl is one of my largest fry, and soooo uncooperative with picture-taking.
When will they be ready to go to their new homes? I would really like one if I can find a place for the tank. I haven't had fish in a few years ... what tank size do you reccomend?
thanks, Sarah! :) I'd love to send a baby to you, if you decide you want one. I'll probably wait to ship most of them until February or late January, so they'll be bigger and be able to handle the trip easier.
Bettas generally do very well in 1-5 gallon tanks. These babies should be on the large side full-grown, as both of their parents are very big and healthy and they'll have long finnage. I recommend 2.5 gallon Mini-bows, they're perfect size, they come with everything (except for silk plants, water conditioner and food) and they only cost about $25. Large Kritter Keepers (2 or 4 gals) are perfect for Bettas, too! http://www.bettatalk.com has tons of info about Betta care, and that is the breeder that I got the parents of this spawn from. Check out their strain catalog, under Blue/Green Moons, that's what these fry are ;)
They're all so beautiful! I want one...
Do you happen to know how much it would cost me to have you ship one all the way to Canada and also, how much do you charge for one (male)? Would it be too stressful on them to be shipped that far or would they be ok?
They are getting so big!! Thanks for the uppydate Erica :D
Aww, they look so cute! I can't wait to see them fully grown.
Thanks for all the nice comments about my bebes ;)! Devan, I've asked a bunch of professional Betta people about shipping to Canada, and I've gotten a few answers. If I were to just ship the Bettas as Express and not make anyone aware that they ARE living fish, it'd cost about $25-30. However, I would not want to risk that :(. Overall, an inspector needs to be paid at the border to check the fish to be sure that it is a Betta Splenden, which costs around $20, and on top of that the shipping fees and possibly a trans-shipper fee, which would total around $50 just for shipping. Ugh, I wish it wasn't like that just to send a package to Canada, but unfortunately it is. I also worry about the package getting held up, or the heat pack going out, and the fish dying and you being left $50 in the hole. I'm sorry it's like that, but I could recommend an AWESOME breeder in BC, if you'd like ^_~
I recently jarred some of the more mature Bettas, and I *actually* got some half-decent pictures! The first 2 are in the "big kids" grow-out, and the single guy is my favorite from this spawn so far. He is uber-friendly, outgoing, and fiesty, and he looks JUST like his pops! I think I spot some marbling, too! I'll hopefully be keeping him... he seems to have a slightly bent spine, which would prevent me from selling him to most serious breeders anyway.
they are so freking cute! I wish I could have one!
[dies] they're so gorgeous! ^^ I can't wait. :D
Thanks for the information, Erica :) That's too bad, I guess I'll jsut have to admire them through your pics. I'd love to talk to the breeder in BC though!
Pstttttttt! I'm hoping to spawn my future marble plakats as well as a couple halfmoon pairs soon (just gotta find the right male for my female, or the right female for my males).. it'll be a good few months but if you want a betta, you're more than welcome to one of my babies. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Orangutango
thanks, you guys. ^_^ they're a major pain but they're worth it!
gawd Ashley, just go ahead and advertise all over my thread. heheh.
Hahaha.. you better believe it! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by bckrazy
PS: I REAAAAAALLY want one of your babies. Ack.. too bad shipping's such a hassle.