Rescue Betta - *Pic Heavy*

[aokashi]

love the lipstick ;)

[Gracie8890]

Originally Posted by Gryphon

I like your naming system! I'm terrible at giving fish names. They'll be in my house for a month or more before I'm like "I should probably call you something other than 'unnamed fishy 2'"

What do you think about the name Maestoso? It means "in a majestic manner" in Italian (I think)

I actually love it! I the italian language, there names and words just roll off the tongue nicely.. Maestoso. And he is looking goood! I wish crush would color up that fast!

[Gryphon]

Sorry for the long break between updates! It's been a crazy couple of days.. how did it get to be wednesday already?

Anyway, here are some more pics!

Day 6



Day 9



Day 11

[FishyFishy89]

He is very pretty. I love his metallic coloring.

What was his issue? just his head turned weird?
I love seeing the photos of his color coming in.

[Gracie8890]

Love it! Im in love with those eyes! And im seeing new growth on his fins! Keep it up! Did u decide on maestoso?

[5150wicd4fish]

Very nice pics...I'm jealous! :D May I ask, what type of camera you have? I just want a good camera for Christmas so I can take decent pics.. ;)

[Gryphon]

When I got him it looked like he had a bit of a spinal deformity, but I think that was just because he was emaciated. Since he has gained weight, I haven't noticed any problems with his spine or any issues swimming. When I got him, he had problems swimming (he just floated sideways at the top of his tank), was super lethargic and clamped, and his fins were in shreds.

With proper care, it's been less than 2 weeks and he has gained weight and his fins are starting to grow back. He has also colored up like crazy.

In the pictures from today he was moving around a lot and flaring, so most of the pics I got are blurry ones of him looking sideways. These couple pics were the ones in focus.

[Gryphon]

Originally Posted by 5150wicd4fish

Very nice pics...I'm jealous! :D May I ask, what type of camera you have? I just want a good camera for Christmas so I can take decent pics.. ;)

I just use a Nikon Coolpix s6100 - it takes awesome pics for being a point and shoot. I think it proves that you don't need a super fancy camera to take good photos!

[Gryphon]

Originally Posted by Gracie8890

Love it! Im in love with those eyes! And im seeing new growth on his fins! Keep it up! Did u decide on maestoso?

The new fin growth is so exciting to see! He is a little spunky guy too! I'm slightly concerned that he is going to tear his new growth by flaring at every little thing he thinks moves, but I guess if it makes him kinda happy...

And yes, I think so. I've been calling him that so I guess it's sticking!

[Gracie8890]

Awesome i really like that name, i might name my next betta that! He sounds like a spunky, happy little man!