Looking into getting a Betta!

[Livelifelaughlove]

I saw one the other day that i almost got *it was a crowntail so i could afford it, rather than the halfmoon i really wanted and couldn't* it was red enough you could probably sell it for a small profit. But my mom said no again

[dramaqueen]

Ooh, I bet a red crowntail would be beautiful!

[Livelifelaughlove]

and it had somelike shimmery blue strands it was very pretty! would probably be even better after some proper care and love

[dramaqueen]

I'm sorry you couldn't get him. I saw a red doubletail a couple years ago that I wish I'd gotten.

[anastasiavixen]

Red is not a common color? I thought it was... Mine is a pretty red red, if you know what I mean. Hmmm.... What are more common colors for bettas?

[Livelifelaughlove]

Red is common when they are young, but is recessive. It seems that purple and blue/green are the most common
and black is unfertile so its the rarest. But a true red betta, is considered "rare" not like where there are None, but they are not near as common.

[dramaqueen]

Blue and purple are pretty common. Pink and white are becoming more common, too.

[anastasiavixen]

Originally Posted by Emmnemms

Red is common when they are young, but is recessive. It seems that purple and blue/green are the most common
and black is unfertile so its the rarest. But a true red betta, is considered "rare" not like where there are None, but they are not near as common.

Maybe mine is still young then. I honestly don't know how old he is, since I got him from a baby shower... I don't think he is old, but I don't think he is brand spanking new, since I have had him for a year or so. I wonder if anyone has any pics of a true red betta for me to compare?

[Nataku]

'True red' is a red betta without any other color washes on it. Meaning it has no blue, green or purple washes anywhere on it's fins or body. Red itself is a pretty common gene (although it does fade as they age), it's just that getting a 'true red' without washes is considerably harder to get, requiring a clean breeding line (not something you'll see in most pet store bettas), and so is not as common.

[anastasiavixen]

Originally Posted by Nataku

'True red' is a red betta without any other color washes on it. Meaning it has no blue, green or purple washes anywhere on it's fins or body. Red itself is a pretty common gene (although it does fade as they age), it's just that getting a 'true red' without washes is considerably harder to get, requiring a clean breeding line (not something you'll see in most pet store bettas), and so is not as common.

I see, thanks for the clarification :) I like that he has that little bit of purple on him, actually. I think it makes him more interesting, but I see your point. I wonder how you would get a clean breeding line? Go straight to the source? Is it even possible?