[Sathori]

I told myself I wouldn't buy more than two bettas for my husband's sanity, but then when my store got a new shipment in, I caved. I pulled out a gorgeous white male with some black on his fins. NO REGRETS BUYING HIM. He has completely changed from mostly white, to mostly black/blue. I've had him for about 2 weeks now, and it seems he is keeping his face white... We will see. He's such a happy boy

 

[Sathori]

Aren't marbles wonderful?? I actually have a delta boy (looks like a VeilTail when not flaring) that was mostly white with a few blue streaks and now everything but his head is a navy blue with the exceptions of the tips if his ventral fins.

I was totally blown away at how quickly he changed. He only had a few black spots on his tail - his body was completely white when I bought him. In the course of 13 days, he has gone from that to almost completely black/blue. He's the most beautiful fish I've ever seen! lol
I believe he's a super delta, he looks pretty close to a half moon when he's flared. I bought him from work as a "dragon scale" betta.

Before (Jan.3/14)
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Now (Jan.16/14)
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If all bettas turned out like this, I would probably buy them all and have a house full of bettas xD
(I apologize that the photos are a bit blurry, it's the best I could manage with my iPhone and with how much Gray gets excited when I'm around lol)

 

[Sathori]

He definitely looks like a super delta, my guy is just a delta though. I'll post pictures of him when I can! He nipped his own fins a while back, he's on the road to recovery!

Silly fish. I would love to see him

In the mean time, why haven't you bought the betta yet? Think of the potential!

 

[Sathori]

He is silly! He really does look like a veil though haha.
I'll get photos of his before and after this weekend.

I'm a little hesitant right now with buying bettas...
Last weekend I got one of my dream fish, an orange dalmatian plakat.
I had him less than two days. The day after owning him he showed signs of columnaris that just attacked too quickly...I medicated and he still passed..very sad, and I'm very scared to get another in fear of it happening again..

Here are photos of when he was alive.
http://www.bettafish.com/showthread.php?t=331449

I remember seeing that thread when you first posted it. He was a really pretty fish, I'm terribly sorry to hear that he passed away I know I would be devastated if Gray passed away, especially since I'm not sure if he's done changing color and I REALLY want to see how he's going to turn out.

So I understand why you would be hesitant. This betta looks pretty healthy in the photos you posted... Then again, I guess that's not saying much.. I personally would take the risk. I know I would end up beating myself up since I now always wonder if the betta would ever change or just stay the same. Had I not bought Gray on impulse, I would have never been able to see his dramatic change.

Again, I'm sorry for your loss. To me, my bettas are kinda like kids to me. They really brighten my day.

 

[Sathori]

He's very handsome but it looks like he's a tailbiter....

I'd gnaw my limbs/tail too if I was stuck in a tiny bowl and probably bored out of my brain

 

[Sathori]

You have to think about it from the pet stores point of view though, since bettas are so territorial, all they can do is put them in bowls to display them, it's a temporary home, they're not there for ever.

I work in a pet store that carries bettas, so I completely understand, and know how necessary it is since we usually have to order 60 bettas at a time to keep up with the demand in this area, but every day I feel bad for the poor boys stuck in their little bowls/cups. I've bought all my boys from my work place and they all have thrived once out of their little cups.

I was just pointing out that every day at work, I see how bored a lot of those bettas get, and unfortunately some start tail biting.

My purple VT came to the store with major damage in his tail, so I know first hand it's not always what happens in the store. My newest boy, an orange VT, also has some damage to his tail.

 

[Sathori]

It was really sad, but it's something that you can't change so I've gotten over it...I don't like to dwell on things that I can't change, but then again that's hard.

With much of your convincing (it really didn't take much because I love this fish!) I will most likely get him =].

It's really nice to be able to talk to someone! Thank you ^0^

I always get sad when animals, big or small, die, even if I didn't have much of an attachment to them in the first place. When ever we get our shipment, I always get a bit upset when some of the bettas don't make the trip (we get ours flown from BC, Canada to MB, Canada, so it's a bit of a trip).

Seeing that you had a slight attachment to this fish already, I couldn't help but think of how he could thrive and how happy he would be to get out of that little bowl. I hope he's still there if you do end up going back for him. I cannot help but think of the potential he has to look even better with some TLC.

I'm glad I could lend an ear ^_^ (or an eye I suppose? lol)

 

[Sathori]

Is there a shop in BC that you order them from??

My fingers are crossed for a blue Dalmatian! It's probably a long shop, but a person can dream!

My work place orders from a company called Little Fish Company (they have EVERYTHING that goes in tanks... Well, almost everything) I'm told they supply to a lot of Pet Valu's across Canada.
3 of my boys are from this company (one of them being my marble SD) I've been VERY pleased with how this company communicates and the wide variety of colours they send the store Customers have been thrilled with the variety.

I really hope he turns out as a dalmatian for you! Then again, I've never minded the marbles

 

[Sathori]

I know Little Fish Company!! I'm pretty sure they supply A LOT of pet stores.
I'm going to Vancouver in July and I'm hoping the pet stores there have some amazing fish (I would assume so), bettas to be specific.

Well today is the day! I'm picking him up today after work.

I am very happy with the company I got a couple half-moons for the store the first time I ordered from them, and the half-moons sold almost immediately. I'm a bit sad I didn't get some good pictures of them.

Make sure you post updates!!!
I actually have pictures of Gray (my marble) from every day that I've had him. So you can see the slow progression of him changing. It's really cool

 

[Sathori]

Such beautiful Bettas!! I really love white bettas but Marbles are gorgeous. The change in yours Sathori is amazing! TruongN, I normally just try to stay out of Pet stores, it's the only way to control the addiction.

Thanks!
Woke up this morning to find he's still changing. The tips of his ventral fins have started to turn a red/pink and a small tint of red between the black on his dorsal. This fish is blowing my mind.
My addiction is fuelled by the fact that I work in a pet store... I am the one who orders and receives the bettas, and takes care of them all. And then I get attached and protective over them all.

 

[Sathori]

I went to get the HalfMoon and he was already gone! °(ಗдಗ。)°.
Oh well, I didn't NEED another betta haha.

Yeah I'm probably not getting another fish from there again.

Oh no
Ah well. I guess it wasn't meant to be.. Next time however....

 

[Sathori]

Haha yeah next time I won't be hesitating.

Good I'm concerned that I won't be able to stay at 4 bettas when the next shipment arrives at my work place lol I have a very hard time saying "no"

 

[Sathori]

Ordered some pretty ones?

The next order will be double tails and "long fin dragon scales" which usually turn out to be deltas/super deltas (that's what my fish, Gajeel and Gray, were sold to the store as). I'm a sucker for the dragon scaling lol

 

[Sathori]

Dragon scales are amazing!
My store gets fish tomorrow and I work Wednesday so I'm hoping I fall in love!

I wish I had more tanks... xD

 

[Sathori]

I have room for one more! . You should possibly get another tank...or two..haha

I'd totally be up for that... My husband on the other hand.... lol He thinks I'm crazy for having 4 tanks I do plan on getting a 10gal and splitting it... So technically that would free up 2 tanks.... xD

 

[Sathori]

Haha when I'm in the PetStore and give my boyfriend "the look" he always gets mad because I don't need any more bettas I always tell him that he doesn't need anymore guns and then he gives in

Haha, my husband told me "I get a puppy before you get another fish" to which I replied "tell that to the landlord" We have signed a 2 pet agreement (which doesn't include fish) for our apartment, and we already have a cat and a dog. So he just gives in because usually the fish is already bought and I came home from work with it xD

 

[Sathori]

Haha just randomly bringing them home works too!

It's a bit of a bad habit

 

[Sathori]

Oh I absolutely agree! I really should end up breeding so i have absolutely NO room! Baby bettas everywhere, in jars, in all of the cupboards, under my bed, the bathrroom ^-^.

Ha! That would be the best!

Except my cat would probably try eating them all :x

 

[Sathori]

Does your cat ever try to get at your bettas? XP
I really do want to get into breeding.

I don't think she intends on actually eating them. 3/4 of my tanks have lids on them, and she loves watching my purple VT and sometimes pats at the tank when he comes to check her out.
My one tank's came without a lid, so I'm waiting on the company to ship me a spare. My cat goes and checks out that tank too, but so far, Gajeel has been fine, besides the fact that my cat accidentally gets tangled in the cords and ends up pulling the bubbler/light out of the tank, which stirs it up a bit...

I don't think she means harm, she's just fascinated with water and things that move in the water lol