Show trends

[Maddybelle]

So, I'm just curious: what are the hot trends lately in show bettas? Superblack, marble/fancy, butterfly? What seems to be the most desired/sought after color/pattern in the show world? The most uncommon?

[homegrown terror]

i've been seeing a LOT of whites, metallics and orchids lately. the show market seems to be steering somewhat away from HM's to HMPK's as well.

[vilmarisv]

There's really no trends at shows. The fish will either fit a color standard or it will not.
Color is very dificult and you have to be very selective. Butterflies have to be 50/50, Solids must me clean, multis need 3+ colors, etc.
The IBC handbook, which you can only get if you're a member, will explain all of this.

[Maddybelle]

Thanks guys.
vilmarisv: what I meant was, what is popular with breeders. What are people breeding, and what colors seem to have a "wow" factor? What isn't seen much at shows? I'm getting an IBC membership as an early Christmas present, so I can finally read The Almighty Handbook!

[inareverie85]

In the IBC, in general, if there's a class for it, people breed it.

I'm not sure what the most "popular" classes are, honestly. There are plenty of breeders within each of the classes.

I say don't go for what's popular or what is rare.. Breed what you like best. :) It makes the whole process more exciting.

[Maddybelle]

Yeah, I was just wondering. =) "Market saturation" and all. Sorry, I'm a businesswoman at heart, LOL!

[ChoclateBetta]

DTs are awesome but halfmoons seem popular.

[Option]

Originally Posted by homegrown terror

i've been seeing a LOT of whites, metallics and orchids lately.

Orchids? Can someone edumacate me on this variety??

[Maddybelle]

Black orchid: A black betta with blue, green, or turquoise iridescence.

[Mo]

Heavily branched HM's are getting common in the show world. :)