Ahhhh!!!!

[Roxyluvsme13]

Ok, I really think that I'll be getting a betta !!!
I'm really excited. 5 More days of being responsible and he's mine . I was wondering what to look for when picking out one to make sure I get a happy healthy betta. I am definitely getting a male, because we have mainly female pets . So...suggestions, please?

[lute]

i don't know a whole lot about bettas, but i do know to make sure they have clear eyes and their scales are bright and free of any dullness. their fins shouldn't be all jagged and missing. make sure the water is clean. if the water is dirty it could e a sign that there is something wrong with the fish.

GOOD LUCK!

[Chilli]

I didn't really know what to look for when I got Hinge!
My sister and I just looked at the ones that were feisty and alert... he was actually a bit spastic, but I chose him anyway... and he seems to still be doing good.
I had no choice but to get a male... its hard to find females around here, since the males are so popular.
Anyway, Good luck!!

[flamepony12]

How'd I know exactly what this thread was going to be about? xP

I'd look for a nice, active one, with healthy-looking colors and preferrably a cute, flarey attitude. ^_~ It'd be best not to get one from a pet store (There are plenty of reputable breeders on www.fishforums.net) but the choice is yours. Just remember, if you DO buy one from a pet store, make sure it isn't unhealthy. Good luck!

[Roxyluvsme13]

haha, I know! xD. I would get one from a Reputable Breeder, but wouldn't those cost more..? AND Besides there's plenty of poor sad ones at Petsmart .

[flamepony12]

Well, depending on who you get it from and how good of a home you'd be giving it, it's a possibility that all you'd have to pay is shipping, which is around $20. But trust me, it's definitely worth it to pay $20 for a really pretty, healthy betta than $2 for the possibility of getting an unhealthy one!

[jesse_3]

Well, I got my betta from a petstore (I was unhappy, but that is the only place my parents would go to get one, so we wouldn't have to make 'an extra run.') He is healthy and happy though!

Good luck, and post pics
Steph, Splinter, my betta boy..

[chocolatepuppy]

I got all 7 of my males from Petsmart. One I've had over 3 years now. I recently got my crown tail from there too. One of my females I got from Walmart, and the other two from Pet Supplies Plus.
They were $2.49 when I started buying them years ago and have went up to $3.49. The crown tail was $5.99. I have had a few that didn't live long, coming from each of these places. If the fish looks healthy, I'd buy it! Good luck!

[Roxyluvsme13]

I wish I could find a purpley Betta or an opaque one at petsmart. How likely would that be? LIKE NONE TO ZERO!!!

[chocolatepuppy]

My Timmy, is purpley!

[Roxyluvsme13]

Really? PICS PLEASE