Betta fish coloring?

[andama08]

Hi, I have owned a couple of betta fish when I was younger. I went to walmart a week ago and found this poor guy all by himself. I know you are not supposed to buy the fish from walmart because you are only supporting them by doing it, but I couldn't bring myself to leave him there so I caved and bought the poor guy. In the past I have bought betta fish that had dull colors and as I fed them their coloring became more brilliant. I was wondering, do you think this guy is naturally this color? Or will he get more coloring as I feed him betta pellets? I know bloodworms and stuff are best but I am in college and there is no pet store in town, so I have to get what the local Walmart sells. He is not sick at all and I have been watching very carefully for any disease these first few days.

[SmokeNLark]

He might brighten up a little bit, but he looks to be a pineapple. They don't get too bright, but they're still pretty :)

congrats on the new fish!

[andama08]

Haha, his scales do remind me of a pineapple! Thanks so much :)

[Littlebittyfish]

oh, he is preeetty!

[HarleyRigid]

Yup, certainly looks like a pineapple.

[cjayBetta]

Originally Posted by andama08

Hi, I have owned a couple of betta fish when I was younger. I went to walmart a week ago and found this poor guy all by himself. I know you are not supposed to buy the fish from walmart because you are only supporting them by doing it, but I couldn't bring myself to leave him there so I caved and bought the poor guy. In the past I have bought betta fish that had dull colors and as I fed them their coloring became more brilliant. I was wondering, do you think this guy is naturally this color? Or will he get more coloring as I feed him betta pellets? I know bloodworms and stuff are best but I am in college and there is no pet store in town, so I have to get what the local Walmart sells. He is not sick at all and I have been watching very carefully for any disease these first few days.

Hehe I know EXACTLY where you got that tank. Ive got Chewie in one until cycling is done on the 5g! haha

[Lion Mom]

He is BEAUTIFUL just as he is, IMO!!!! I don't think I would have left him there, either! That's why on the rare occasion I DO go to Wal-Mart, I don't go look at the bettas. :)

[cjayBetta]

Originally Posted by Lion Mom

He is BEAUTIFUL just as he is, IMO!!!! I don't think I would have left him there, either! That's why on the rare occasion I DO go to Wal-Mart, I don't go look at the bettas. :)

So glad my walmart stopped selling fish! Although, my petstore isnt any better.

[turtle10]

He is gorgeous! But I think he has fin rot :(

[Lion Mom]

Originally Posted by turtle10

He is gorgeous! But I think he has fin rot :(

No he doesn't - that is just dark purple coloring on his tail.