[FishandBirdLover]

Hey guys!

Lets go back to about several months ago. My mom said that once we get back from our trip, I could get a betta. I couldn't wait! Now, to about 2 days ago, after some reminding and nudging, we went to the bit pet store. There were so many beautiful bettas! It was such a hard decision. I couldn't walk out with one betta without feeling bad for the rest. After looking at the many wonderful bettas, I decided on not one, but two! So, without further a do, meet Opal and Luna!

Here is Opal! I named him after a white gem, called the opal.

Questions on him:
-Can you guys tell what kind of fin type he has? He was labeled as a "Premium Male Platinum".
-He has cloudy eye, will a few water changes help?

Here is Luna! I named her because she was labeled as "Female Halfmoon" so she was named Luna after the moon!
*I don't have any pics of her in her tank yet, she is a shy one!

 

[betta4ever!]

They're so beautiful!!!! Glad you finaly got Bettas again! Love their names!!

 

[Eridanus]

Congrats on the new babies! They're precious!!

 

[TropicalFlow3]

They are so beautiful! He could be blind in one eye, but maybe water changes could change somthing?

 

[FishandBirdLover]

My last male betta had cloudy eye like Opal and after a few water changes it helped.

 

[BettaSlate]

Hey guys!

Lets go back to about several months ago. My mom said that once we get back from our trip, I could get a betta. I couldn't wait! Now, to about 2 days ago, after some reminding and nudging, we went to the bit pet store. There were so many beautiful bettas! It was such a hard decision. I couldn't walk out with one betta without feeling bad for the rest. After looking at the many wonderful bettas, I decided on not one, but two! So, without further a do, meet Opal and Luna!

Here is Opal! I named him after a white gem, called the opal.

Questions on him:
-Can you guys tell what kind of fin type he has? He was labeled as a "Premium Male Platinum".
-He has cloudy eye, will a few water changes help?

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Here is Luna! I named her because she was labeled as "Female Halfmoon" so she was named Luna after the moon!
*I don't have any pics of her in her tank yet, she is a shy one!
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Ironically I’m pretty sure that Opal is an opal betta, all though I’m not an expert.

 

[RussellTheShihTzu]

If you can get him to flair we can better tell his fin type.

A word of caution, though, no one knows why but platinum Betta are more prone to fin biting than other colors. For that reason, I would suggest keeping his water tinted with either IAL or plain Rooibos Tea. Both have calming as well as antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Both are lovely but Luna's a real looker. We don't often see a Mustard Gas with the pattern as originally developed. Most are morphs.

 

[FishandBirdLover]

If you can get him to flair we can better tell his fin type.

A word of caution, though, no one knows why but platinum Betta are more prone to fin biting than other colors. For that reason, I would suggest keeping his water tinted with either IAL or plain Rooibos Tea. Both have calming as well as antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Both are lovely but Luna's a real looker. We don't often see a Mustard Gas with the pattern as originally developed. Most are morphs.

He is a very calm betta and I can't get him to flair, lol.

Thank you. I am very protective over these two, so I will post right away if I notice any fin-biting.

How do I get IAL's to color my water? I added one in but it won't color the water. I also am ordering many more plants to add to his tank.

Thank you. Luna did really catch my eye at the pet store. 😊

 

[FishandBirdLover]

Ok, I got him to flare. Here are some pics:

 

[FishandBirdLover]

I boiled the leaves in water, let the water cool down, and is it ok to put the brown-tinted water in my tank?

@Eridanus, @Rose of sharon, @RussellTheShihTzu

 

[betta4ever!]

IMG, his fins are HUGE!! He looks like a halfmoon or super delta to me.

I boiled the leaves in water, let the water cool down, and is it ok to put the brown-tinted water in my tank?

@Eridanus, @Rose of sharon, @RussellTheShihTzu

Yes, it is. Just make sure it has tank temperature, and add dechlorinator.

 

[FishandBirdLover]

I just did a water change, too. Thank you for the response!

 

[ZiggyM5]

Ok, I got him to flare. Here are some pics:

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He is sooo beautiful!!!!

 

[betta4ever!]

I drew Opal to say thanks for the Canva- design you made for me. How does it look? I can draw Luna, too, if you'd like

 

[FishandBirdLover]

Oh my goodness, thank you! He is so beautiful! I would like to see Luna, too. If you don't mind.

 

[betta4ever!]

I'm glad you like it! I'll start working on Luna today ❤