Do i have a rare betta fish?
White is uncommon, but not rare. It seems betta colors go in trends, the latest bettas when looking for unusuals are crowntails, half moons, double tails, and deltas. Veil tails to any betta breeder are mutt fish, no matter what special color it comes in. The veil is the most common and not considered breeding quality. The most common colors in stores are blue, steel, turquoise, red, and sometimes yellow or orange or white. Rare is Albino (a true albino has red eyes from lack of pigment) and black. I remember shopping a few years ago and white bettas with "dalmatian" spots were everywhere. These are mostly white bettas with spots of other colors like blue and red on their fins. From how you describe your betta, I would suspect you've got a cull. A white with red wash. Red wash is difficult to breed out when going for a solid color. Once it gets into a lineage, it sticks around for a long time. So no, I wouldn't say you have a rare betta, just an unusual color for what seems to be popular in breeding this season.
New betta, unusual color?
Today I was visiting Petco today to have my water checked. While I wait for help I always look at their bettas always hoping to find a really nice one. Now I'm picky about my bettas, I like them to be as young as possible, healthy, active and beautiful, The latter making it so I rarely bring one home from the store. Today was a great day for this as they JUST unloaded a huge shipment of fish. I found two that I liked, a brightly colored Halfmoon plakat male whose body was blue with red on the fins touching the body and white on the edges and a brightly colored Halfmoon male that was aqua/green and orange, ultimately I chose the green and orange boy as he seemed much younger and in better health. And don't worry! I Had a 10 gallon tank, cycled and waiting for an occupant just in case I stumbled upon a fish I absolutely had to have. He is adjusting well, and is very active. :) I have never seen a green and orange Betta at Petco before so I guess after all that my question is how common is this coloration? See picture below: http://i44.tinypic.com/23i8qhv,jpg
Rarest Color For Betta?
The rarest upon rare and most desirable is a true albino complete with red eyes, with those true greens, true purples and melano blacks (which are becoming less rare) runners up. Albino bettas have been seen, but have short lifespans and bad eyesight and generally most breeding attempts have failed, hence their rareity.
Are orange betta fish rare?
I got a orange and pink betta fish yesterday and ive never seen one this color! his name is dreamsicle i got him at walmart because he had some fin rot going on:( hes already doing better! is this a common color? i always go to pet stores and stuff that sell betta fish and i never see one this color!
How much do betta fish cost to buy and care for?
Betta fish don't cost much to purchase, assuming you go to a local fish store, Petsmart, Pet Supermarket, etc, versus an online store. One thing I've learned is that most smaller, lesser-known online stores will mark up for small, mostly un-noticable patterning, while pet stores don't care. For reference, a blue male crowntail Betta on http://Petco.com costs around 4$. Most fish stores sell them for up to 13 dollars depending on the type of Betta.Pick a betta that lookes lively, take it home, and have a couple things ready beforehand.The first thing is a tank. Not a bowl, not a vase, but a tank minimum size 5 gallons. This part can be costly, but it's imparitive. Your betta needs space to roam. You will need to cycle the tank for a week or so, using non-chlorinated water. (I used Prime in tap water to dechlorinate it, check before purchasing to make sure it dechlorinates water.) Tanks range in price a bit, but a good quality tank can set you back a little.That tank will need a filter suited for 5 gallons, I reccomend the Tetra Whisper Power, or a 5 -10 gallon Fluval filter. As I said before, cycle the tank. The other thing you may need is a heater. 78 degrees at least is the ideal temperature for a Betta, do your research to find the thermometer that best fits your needs. Pre-set heaters are cheaper, and a great option. Fully submersible heaters are the best for versatility. You may want to get a thermometer so you know when the temperature is perfect.Decorate with silk plants as opposed to plastic, as plastic can hurt your betta’s fins. Gravel will suit it's needs fine. As for other decor, check to make sure it's not too sharp. Do not add rocks, as they can mess with balance and are pretty sharp.You DO NOT need a aerator for Bettas, as they are Labyrinth Organ fish, meaning they come to the surface for air. And, kind of a side note here, bettas sleep by sitting perfectly still. They lay on plants, gravel, and decor. It scared me at first, too.Get a gravel vaccum, too. Cheap ones are fine, but they are really good for water changes.All in all- I'd guesstimate that you'd spend about 100 dollars. It's costly, but worth it. Do your research to find what will best fit your setup.Follow all of this, and you will have a happy, beautiful betta fish. :)This is my betta, he's 3 years old and his name is Bowie.P.S. Bowie has torn fins because he was a rescue from a friend who did not want him anymore. Just in case anyone was wondering!
Will my Betta fish get it's color back?
For my little brother's 13th birthday, I gave him a gorgeous crowntail betta fish. Unfortunatley, he kept it in the back corner of his room. I have heard that fish's colour will fade if left in a dark area for too long. And this did happen. So, I have reclaimed the fish for the moment, and I am unsure whether or not I will be able to get the fish's colour back by giving it the proper lighting. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!
How rare are albino Betta fish?
Actually a true albino is rare, and from the image you posted, that is not an albino. Albino does not mean white, or lack of pigment. There are celophane bettas which are basically clear for the most part. A true albino is alittle white with usually red wash if any. The main id tool of an albino betta, is the red eyes. Albinos will have red eyes and not blue eyes like your fish. You still have a nice fish but not an albino.
Betta Breeders: Do all the fry have beautiful colors?
I ask because some guy said he has many fry that are born plain or dull, so he kills them cause they aren't sale-able. Is that true. Even if both the parents are beautiful, will some fry be plain? Also, I don't want to breed Betta's now as I don't yet have room. But if I breed my beautiful purple, pink female, will any of the fry look like her? The chance of buying a male like her is rare as my girl is a color combination I have never seen. What color of male would I need to make even more beautiful babies? I was thinking Maroon or a red/purple color. One more, what would happen if she was breed with a shiny blue one? I just though about that. Would the fry be all colors or will some take after mom and others the blue daddy? Again, I'm not breeding them and only would if I had the proper set ups and money to spare. 10 pts...
Betta Breeding and Genetics what color, fin type, could my Betta's produce?
Although you sound like you mean well to the Betta genetic society, I can tell you are very novice when it comes to betta strains. First off, culling betta babies is a sad truth when it comes to breeding top of the line bettas. You need to have a goal in mind- what kind of finnage, and what kind of coloration- and you continue to breed generation after generation until you get real good quality fish. Depending on where you bought these fish, line breeding successfully can take an upwards of 3 to 4 years. Understand that spawning these fish isn't going to result in a show-capable betta the first time around, it generally takes professional breeders a year MINIMUM to achieve this goal. In order to get there, though, culling is a way for you to filter out the genetics you don't want in your line. You simply choose to keep the fish that possess the desired traits. My boyfriend has an 8" tiger oscar, my unwanted betta babies make a nutritious snack for him. It isn't cruel; it simply benefits another fish and keeps hundreds of unwanted fish from sitting in a cup somewhere. It looks like you have good enthusiasm when it comes to line breeding, but as a beginner you should narrow your goal down to just one color or finnage at a time. Having 3 colors, lavendar, royal blue and black, means you'd have to start with a minimum of 9 breeding fish (2 females + 1 male for each line) to get good variance and results. 9 breeding fish means 18 individual spawns, which can mean a potential for almost 1000 little fry. Sound a little much for your tanks? Where are you getting your breeding fish from? Keep in mind that pet store fish come from mass-breeding farms, and the owners scramble up the genetics in order to get more colors and types of fish for quicker sales. It can take nearly your whole life to sort out the gene pool of a store bought fish. The safer route is to buy from a reputable breeder, most likely online and overseas. Thailand is a betta wonderland, and you can buy a top quality breeding pair for around $25 each, plus $10 for shipping. Are you willing and able to spend this amount in order to get breed-able fish? Do you have live food cultures set up and ready for your oh-so demanding fry? Breeding top knotch bettas certainly isn't for everyone, it takes a lot of preperation, experience, knowledge, space, time and money.