Maui + Kula Spawn!

[bckrazy]

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 -_-

[LuvGold00]

They are beautiful! You've done a wonderful job!

[bckrazy]

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.

[.sarah]

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?

[bckrazy]

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