3 dollar plain red betta.... or not?

[Tamberav]

I thought I'd never get a red betta or veil tail because they are plain and common.. I always looked for the more wildly colored and unique tailed bettas. I picked this guy up too see what he was.. he gave me a funny look.. and I put him back.. couldn't find a betta I wanted and was going to leave. But something about that three dollar veil tail tugged at me.. so I went back and took him home. He had a little bit of fin rot but it went away and healed on its own since he was out of his dirty cup.

First thing he did was build me a huge bubble nest.. first time I've had a betta do that. He is very persistent about it and even though I've had him a few months.. he will build another and another! Sometimes the size of half his 10g.

He had a surprise for me. Getting him out of that nasty cup.. he colored up a lot.. and wasn't just a red betta at all :P

All in all.. three dollars well spent :) It is amazing how much brighter bettas get with some TLC.

[CandiceMM]

Wow he looks really great, a little bit of TLC goes a long way. What a gratifying feeling when you get to see your babies healthy. Great job : )

[Tamberav]

[lilyrazen]

He's a beauty. I actually spent today looking through 40 bettas for a red VT... and ended up with two that are anything but plain red.

He looks like he loves that 10g!

[Tamberav]

Originally Posted by CandiceMM

Wow he looks really great, a little bit of TLC goes a long way. What a gratifying feeling when you get to see your babies healthy. Great job : )

Thanks a lot. He is my only freshwater fish.. but bettas sure do have great personalities :)

[Fermin]

Awww he's a cutie! Good for you for giving him a nice home.

[katrina89]

awww wow hes gorgeous :)

[FireKidomaru]

What a unique color! I can honostly say I have never seen a betta that color! hes super unique and beautiful! good find :)