Here he is....

[VegasShimmer]

My new white dumbo/EE HM Betta, straight from Thailand!! Acclimating went very well, though he didn't appreciate being plopped in a net at the end. No chewed fins/tail with transport. He ate a little, not sure if he likes pellets or freeze-dried BW. Only question is - he seems to breathe air at the top of tank aggressively, like bouncing up and down a few times. Anyone have a fish that does this? He doesn't seem like he's gasping, just kinda travels and bobs when breathing at the surface sometimes.

I will be aging his divided 10g this weekend. He's in a 1.1g for now, for quarantine and settling. He'll become neighbor to Marble. :)

Also, he needs a name. I can't seem to think of one. Suggestions?

(Sorry if the pic is sideways - stupid iPhone.)

[Taeanna]

Albus. it means 'white' in latin :D also it makes him sound like a wise magical fish from the depths of his tank...

[majesticstorm]

He's gorgeous! I would suggest snowangel as a name.

And as for the breathing goes, he might still be getting used to his new environment and water quality. When I came back from vacation to see my fish in cold water (to my horror) and put them into warm water again, one of my boys was doing just as you described: bobbing up and down when breathing, and seemed to be breathing pretty hard. After a few days, he recovered and breathed normally again, so I would say to wait for a few more days to see if he improves.

[itsuki]

black beauty, no seriously black beauty!!

[Otterfun]

Does "Shiro" mean white in Japanese?
try to train him to associate cup=food, easier for your WC, inspection, and transfer so you do not hurt/damage his nice flowing fins.

[bannlow2471]

Wow, he's beautiful!

[JadeAngel]

I second Taeanna.

I didn't know it meant white, but that makes it even more suiting.

[RowdyBetta]

Originally Posted by Taeanna

Albus. it means 'white' in latin :D also it makes him sound like a wise magical fish from the depths of his tank...

^Yes! Awesome name!

[Jeri]

Great looking betta!

[Viva]

He's gorgeous!! I want a white betta now =P

He looks like a Walter, Walter White :)