Siamese Fighting Fish

Samw · #1 01-09-2003, 07:22 AM

Anyone keep these? I've been checking out some amazing Bettas here:

http://www.bettatalk.com/catalog_new.htm

My favorites at this time are:

http://www.bettatalk.com/cardinal_reds2.htm

Where would be some good places to get some locally? I know of http://www.fin-omenalfish.com and and http://www.bcbetta.com/

I'll check those out in person soon. However, I didn't see any show quality reds on their websites.

The first site bettatalk.com does have some solid reds going for about Cdn $100/pair. However, I'd hate for them to die during transportation since they are only guaranteed for 50% of their sold value.

The regular local pet stores would be the next choices: Big Al's, Aquafanatics, King Ed. Any other better choices? Any other online breeders with bright red show quality bettas?

I'm checking out http://ibcbettas.com/ as well.

EmilyB · #2 01-09-2003, 08:32 PM

Well, certainly not on any grand scale, but I kept them for about three years and raised one batch....or should I say got seven to maturity.

The interesting story I wanted to share was that we had a male we used to take camping every year with us, and he survived three camping seasons...

Then he got neglected, I think after I got into SW, and died on the fireplace.....

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Samw · #3 01-09-2003, 08:40 PM

You cooked your fish? Oh my.

GinKu · #4 01-09-2003, 11:36 PM

i have about 60 fighting fish in my 20 gallon tank
i'd breeded them last summer and it was fun but i'm thinking to get some fish from www.bcbetta.com
it was fun

Samw · #5 01-11-2003, 07:45 AM

Well, I found a few that I really like and I'm going to see if those breeders have any to sell:

Oh, if I find a seller, is anyone else in BC interested to get some and pool our order?

GinKu · #6 01-13-2003, 01:00 AM

if u go to bcbetta.com and ask if they can visit their place they will let u
it's amazing place, it's in bc somewhere haha i don't know but i have seen nice one that they have had,
i like to get my hands on a crowntail betta they are stunning!

Samw · #7 01-13-2003, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GinKu

if u go to bcbetta.com and ask if they can visit their place they will let u
it's amazing place, it's in bc somewhere haha i don't know but i have seen nice one that they have had,
i like to get my hands on a crowntail betta they are stunning!

I Emailed BCBetta yesterday to see if they could get me a pure red CrownTail or Halfmoon or CT/HM combo. I'm waiting for a reply. Its amazing how "purebreds" cost 30 times the price of a generic $1.99 betta.

Still cheaper than many corals though.

clintyiu · #8 01-14-2003, 05:41 AM

Hey Sam,

Can I have first pick of the babies when you breed them?!

Bettas are great fun. I used to breed them and actually raised a dozen or so males in my 90gal planted tank until they were nearly adults. Then the hormonal thing kick in.

Samw · #9 01-15-2003, 06:46 AM

Sure. Should be fun to raise them. Not sure if I have the space though. Still haven't received a reply from bcbetta.com. I've sent 2 emails already. Might have to go straight to Thailand then.

titus · #10 01-15-2003, 07:02 AM

Hello,

Wow I recalled having one or two of these when I was a little kid back in HK. BC Betta certainly have a very elaborate setup. Impressive!

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The interesting story I wanted to share was that we had a male we used to take camping every year with us, and he survived three camping seasons...

Oh my. This would certainly be a good dinner table story to share for how dedicate some of the aquarists here are.

Titus