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View Poll Results: Which Betta do I get: The male Marbled Butterfly, or the Male CT MG/Blue?
Marbled Butterfly (SEE POST BELOW FOR LINK TO PIC) 10 58.82%
CT Mustard gas/Blue (SEE POST BELOW FOR LINK TO PIC) 7 41.18%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

 
 
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Blue/Black Marbled Butterfly Boy vs. CT Mustard gas/blue Boy - who do I get?

Well, I'm faced with a tricky one and I need help!
Do I get this little boy: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/blue-mustard-g...d=p3286.c0.m14
Or this cutie: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marble-Butterf...d=p3286.c0.m14

EDIT: I can't edit the poll, but please say if you prefer him: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CHEAP-TO-CLEAR...d=p3286.c0.m14
Or this guy: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BETTA-SIAMESE-...d=p3286.c0.m14




Just vote which is your fave! I know the CT will be really shiny - all Bettas I've seen that are that colour are really shiny, metallic and turquoise in person. Yes, I know it's a bad pic of him but I can't help!

Thanks guys for helping me decide on which betta to get!

Last edited by Blub; July 3rd, 2008 at 03:09 AM.
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
I like the 2nd boy...
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Old June 29th, 2008  
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I like the second one as well, I really like the white tips.
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
I like the marbled boy also
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
I'm not crazy about the crowntail boy......Another thing to consider is she knows all the breeding info on the 2nd boy...She goes into detail all about his parents birthday etc.....If it were me, that would be a definate factor when it came to paying that kind of money for a fish.....(and trust me, I know) lol

Good luck!
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Just out of interest, is it a 'really prefer' or a 'like him a bit better, but the other guy is OK'. I might email the seller of the first boy to see if he has any pics of his face, and just how shiny he is. If flash was used that might have 'disturbed' the pic. I'm going to let this poll mature a bit, and by then a good seller I know of should have more stock in, then if he has some good ones I'll pit them against each other in a new poll and make my decision.

Can any of you identify the second boy's fin type?

Last edited by Blub; June 29th, 2008 at 06:14 PM.
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Old June 29th, 2008  
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HatchetHaven View Post
Just out of interest, is it a 'really prefer' or a 'like him a bit better, but the other guy is OK'. I might email the seller of the first boy to see if he has any pics of his face, and just how shiny he is. If flash was used that might have 'disturbed' the pic. I'm going to let this poll mature a bit, and by then a good seller I know of should have more stock in, then if he has some good ones I'll pit them against each other in a new poll and make my decision.
I can tell you really love the first boy dont you
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Old June 29th, 2008  
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I can tell you really love the first boy dont you
Well, in the pic the 1st boy looks to be the same colour as a Lavendar I missed at my LFS that I l-oved, but come to think of it a lot of pics of blue Betta look that colour...
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Old June 29th, 2008  
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Well, in the pic the 1st boy looks to be the same colour as a Lavendar I missed at my LFS that I l-oved, but come to think of it a lot of pics of blue Betta look that colour...
He doesn't look lavendar to me..He looks aqua blue like my boy Kix...I love the aqua blue...You have to go with what your heart is telling you...I just get a little outspoken at times...Don't pay attention to what I think lol

One more thing..I'm a crowntail admirer..I guess because I have adorered them so deeply I like a certain look..

I'll shut up now...

Last edited by Martinismommy; June 29th, 2008 at 06:35 PM.
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Old June 29th, 2008  
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He doesn't look lavendar to me..He looks aqua blue like my boy Kix...I love the aqua blue...You have to go with what your heart is telling you...I just get a little outspoken at times...Don't pay attention to what I think lol
Could you post pics of Kix for me? I really hate being disapointed, especcialy about betta! I know ne's not lavendzr, but it's the same blue colour I've seen on a lavendar at the LFS.

Well, I'm going to decide for myself, but use this thread to help me out.
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
kix is to die for!!
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Here is my boy "Kix" He is an Aqua blue with a black head...
Click the image to open in full size.


Here is Dunn..He is a TRUE Lavendar/Gold boy...Both are Crowntails...
Click the image to open in full size.
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
drooling
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Shawnie, I bought both these boys at petco..I still can't believe they came from there..You should see the 2 crowntail boys I saw there yesterday! OMG to die for! We get a lot of pretty fish out here..If I knew how to ship I'd help you all out lol
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Kix is lovely! I'm stupid - that Betta wasn't a lavender! He was one of those white bodied and red blue sheen ones! Aren't they a kind of cambodian? I thought they where lavenders.

I'm going to email seller of the CT and ask about his face. If it's black, then I'll go for another boy. If it ain't, maybe I can get him to finish the auction early, so if I lose I still get the chance of the second. Can you ID the second ones fin type?
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Shawnie,

Isn't the 2nd boy the same breed as your gorgeous green boy that you thought was a girl?
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinismommy View Post
Shawnie, I bought both these boys at petco..I still can't believe they came from there..You should see the 2 crowntail boys I saw there yesterday! OMG to die for! We get a lot of pretty fish out here..If I knew how to ship I'd help you all out lol
ah...err...even tho you are MY FAV LADY IN THE SHOE!!! Um i have 7 betta's....for the love of fishies, isnt that enough? LOL
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Old June 29th, 2008  
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Quote:
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Shawnie,

Isn't the 2nd boy the same breed as your gorgeous green boy that you thought was a girl?
nopers mufasa is a plakat aka the girl I thought I had LOL
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Old June 29th, 2008  
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Yea, I like both, but the first one edges out due to the breeder.
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
I voted for the Marbled Blue boy as the other person does not even know what a Mustard Gas is. That fish is not a Mustard Gas at all. Sorry it is a nice looking fish but the Marbled Boy is coming from a much more knowledgeable person.
The Marbled Blue boy is a SuperDelta Male. His father was stated as a Halfmoon and mother a Super Delta so due to the fact that Halfmoon is recessive it is not a surprise he would favor his mothers side and be a Super Delta with Halfmoon tendencies.


Rose

Last edited by chickadee; June 29th, 2008 at 09:45 PM.
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Old June 29th, 2008  
Fish Keeper
 
Try KG Bettas also. But 2nd betta for sure, just make sure it isn't a random betta pic that has been posted on ebay!!
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Old June 30th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chickadee View Post
I voted for the Marbled Blue boy as the other person does not even know what a Mustard Gas is. That fish is not a Mustard Gas at all. Sorry it is a nice looking fish but the Marbled Boy is coming from a much more knowledgeable person.
The Marbled Blue boy is a SuperDelta Male. His father was stated as a Halfmoon and mother a Super Delta so due to the fact that Halfmoon is recessive it is not a surprise he would favor his mothers side and be a Super Delta with Halfmoon tendencies.


Rose
I acctualy read a article on what a Mustard gas is yesterday... Apparently the original one is so confused by breeders not many people know what it is! I have just realized - the Marbled Betta is currently in the county right next door to me! I could actually drive to his tank right now in under 2 hours I bet! 1 Bid on the marbled though. At least he can go up a bit unti lhe reaches my max bid of £14. ($28)

Last edited by Blub; June 30th, 2008 at 02:08 AM.
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Old June 30th, 2008  
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Try KG Bettas also. But 2nd betta for sure, just make sure it isn't a random betta pic that has been posted on ebay!!
Is KG Bettas a UK eBay Betta seller? Lol, I hope it's not you who bid on the Marbled! That would be wierd... Bidding your heart out on a Betta, and then discovering your friend down at the forum won him!
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Old June 30th, 2008  
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I voted for the marbled guy. I like his butterfly pattern. The seller has 100% positive feedback, too, which is great.

I notice the other seller does as well, and with more sales. But that seems a little surprising considering he/she listed the betta as a mustard gas. If he's done that much, it seems he'd have some negative feedback from people who thought they were getting a mustard gas and figured the color in the picture was off.

I know you were very disappointed to lose that other beauty on eBay, so maybe this will come through for you. Good luck!
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Old June 30th, 2008  
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Originally Posted by HatchetHaven View Post
Is KG Bettas a UK eBay Betta seller? Lol, I hope it's not you who bid on the Marbled! That would be wierd... Bidding your heart out on a Betta, and then discovering your friend down at the forum won him!
try www.bramsbettas.com aswell!!! BTW KG is a uk site and no i have 6 bettas plus 2 community tanks at mo so not bidding!!!!

Last edited by Tazmiche; June 30th, 2008 at 06:30 PM.
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Old June 30th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
I will hope that you get whichever one that you decide that you want but I know which one I hope you get. I had one just like him.

Rose
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Old July 1st, 2008  
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try www.bramsbettas.com aswell!!! BTW KG is a uk site and no i have 6 bettas plus 2 community tanks at mo so not bidding!!!!
I've been to that site... Its kind of ironic - the guy who ownes that site is the guy who won the last Betta auction I bid on! I can't wait to see the Betta I wanted grow up, and he uses a forum I'm on as well.
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Old July 2nd, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Here's my new plan:
Try my best to get the Marbled, but if I fail, try get the CT. Keep voting!
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Old July 2nd, 2008  
Fish Bum
 
The marble butterfly has an interesting look. But I do like tourquise. Tough choice! Dunn the Lavender is Stunning! Wow! Good luck and have fun choosing.
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Old July 2nd, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chickadee View Post
I voted for the Marbled Blue boy as the other person does not even know what a Mustard Gas is. That fish is not a Mustard Gas at all. Sorry it is a nice looking fish but the Marbled Boy is coming from a much more knowledgeable person.
The Marbled Blue boy is a SuperDelta Male. His father was stated as a Halfmoon and mother a Super Delta so due to the fact that Halfmoon is recessive it is not a surprise he would favor his mothers side and be a Super Delta with Halfmoon tendencies.


Rose
I'd go with the marbled too. The other person isn't too knowledgeable about colors.
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