Haha. Yeah, sorry. I'm trying to use this poll to help me figure out which tail types I should breed. I'd like to breed som nice VTs and DelTs with more variety in color and pattern (as well as HMs and CTs or maybe HMPK and DT) but I'm not sure there will be a place for them to go after I breed them. I'd like to sell them as pets, but I need to know the demand before I decide wether to breed them or not. This will also help me to decide if I want to breed HMPKs or DTs too.
Ahh, I understand xD Makes sense.
Well I think whatever you decide to breed....just remember to take the time to do your research thoroughly; don't rush into it. And so long as you can come up with set goals for color/form, you have enough time/money/supplies, and you're properly prepared the tail type doesn't matter too much.
I think most Breeders steer clear of VTs because there are just SO many of them....they're just everywhere. And a beginner is going to go to their local Petsmart and get the blue and red VT they see on the shelf, not really look into breeders in the area, no matter how much nicer and healthier a breeders stock would be.....and since other breeders generally don't breed VTs its difficult to sell them to other breeders like with other tail types. Generally all the effort and money that goes into breeding and caring for the fry aren't worth it in the long run with VTs.
With that said....if you have a local Mom&Pop store or two willing to take your stock, then trying to improve the variety of VT colors and general form in your area isn't a bad idea. But otherwise....it may not be the best idea.
And considering Deltas, as far as I understand, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, are just the ones from an HM spawn whos tails don't reach the desired 180 degree spread....I think its about the same thing.
Just a little something to think about when considering what to breed. ;)
Ironically, I was never partial to VT's only because the fuller finnage wows me soo much on HalfMoons, and OHM's (drool)..and our first fishy is a HM..so I wouldn't of chose a VT..but now that I have 2 of them as rescue fishy's I love them both equeally, and especially my Sapphire, he's is worth his weight in gold, He is got the funniest personality, and I couldn't imagine not having him now..So, I guess a CT is next on the list..:)
Well I think whatever you decide to breed....just remember to take the time to do your research thoroughly; don't rush into it. And so long as you can come up with set goals for color/form, you have enough time/money/supplies, and you're properly prepared the tail type doesn't matter too much.
I think most Breeders steer clear of VTs because there are just SO many of them....they're just everywhere. And a beginner is going to go to their local Petsmart and get the blue and red VT they see on the shelf, not really look into breeders in the area, no matter how much nicer and healthier a breeders stock would be.....and since other breeders generally don't breed VTs its difficult to sell them to other breeders like with other tail types. Generally all the effort and money that goes into breeding and caring for the fry aren't worth it in the long run with VTs.
With that said....if you have a local Mom&Pop store or two willing to take your stock, then trying to improve the variety of VT colors and general form in your area isn't a bad idea. But otherwise....it may not be the best idea.
And considering Deltas, as far as I understand, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, are just the ones from an HM spawn whos tails don't reach the desired 180 degree spread....I think its about the same thing.
Just a little something to think about when considering what to breed. ;)
At first I was tempted to just dive in, but the more I read about them the more I felt it was best to wait a while so that I could learn everything I needed and get all the stuff I needed. Even once I do that, its gonna suck having to choose my breeding stock because I'm super picky and I'll always be thinking "Well what if I get this HM and an even better one is on sale tomorrow?!". Choosing will probably be the hardest part for me.
I've got 2 pet stores near me that buy from local breeders and one of them I know for sure would buy bettas from me. Thats my goal, bringing more variety in color and pattern, I certainly intend to breed my best ones together to get better form and whatnot. I know its possible that I could lose money breeding VTs since I won't be able to sell them for much, but I'm okay with that. For me breeding VTs will be more for fun and trying to give the common betta owner in my area a bit more of a selection. I don't think demand will be a problem though, I asked my closest small business pet store how many bettas they sell, and they said 15 a week on average. And the other store I'll be selling too is in an area with a MUCH larger population, so the demand there is probably even higher.
You're right about the delta thing, I remembered that earlier today, and felt pretty silly for my post about breeding them earlier.
At first I was tempted to just dive in, but the more I read about them the more I felt it was best to wait a while so that I could learn everything I needed and get all the stuff I needed. Even once I do that, its gonna suck having to choose my breeding stock because I'm super picky and I'll always be thinking "Well what if I get this HM and an even better one is on sale tomorrow?!". Choosing will probably be the hardest part for me.
I've got 2 pet stores near me that buy from local breeders and one of them I know for sure would buy bettas from me. Thats my goal, bringing more variety in color and pattern, I certainly intend to breed my best ones together to get better form and whatnot. I know its possible that I could lose money breeding VTs since I won't be able to sell them for much, but I'm okay with that. For me breeding VTs will be more for fun and trying to give the common betta owner in my area a bit more of a selection. I don't think demand will be a problem though, I asked my closest small business pet store how many bettas they sell, and they said 15 a week on average. And the other store I'll be selling too is in an area with a MUCH larger population, so the demand there is probably even higher.
You're right about the delta thing, I remembered that earlier today, and felt pretty silly for my post about breeding them earlier.
Oh most definitely......choosing is always the hardest part, lol. There is always that 'but what if...' thought in the back of my head whenever I bring home a new boy and fill up one more space in my room, I can only imagine how crazy I would be if I were an active breeder....xD
Yeah, if you have one or more local pet shops willing to buy your stock and all that I think its quite a fantastic idea. You can really improve the general fish quality in your area, and the local stores won't have to contribute as much to the fish farms and whatnot.....geez if I lived in a place like that I'd have taken over the basement by now with breeding equipment, lol. I'm totally jealous!
Oh most definitely......choosing is always the hardest part, lol. There is always that 'but what if...' thought in the back of my head whenever I bring home a new boy and fill up one more space in my room, I can only imagine how crazy I would be if I were an active breeder....xD
Yeah, if you have one or more local pet shops willing to buy your stock and all that I think its quite a fantastic idea. You can really improve the general fish quality in your area, and the local stores won't have to contribute as much to the fish farms and whatnot.....geez if I lived in a place like that I'd have taken over the basement by now with breeding equipment, lol. I'm totally jealous!
I'm suprize that there aren't more good petstores near YOU willing to buy bettas than there are here. This is like the most secluded place I've ever lived! xD
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