Asinity

Well, I saved this young crowntail from the clutches of the know-nothing walmart employees. I couldn't hold back any longer, my aquarium is in good shape so I will be able to put this guy in it anytime now. Goldie is doing great, and my niece just loves it so I think she's in for a surprise very soon

I can't get a picture just yet, but here's a description.

The body is white with faint aqua when the light hits him just right. The tail and fins have a very bright aqua colour closer to the body, the tips of the fins look like they were dipped in blood, a nice dark red, they meet in the middle with a nice purple... the very tips of the tail are white.

Even though it's like -25 celcius right now, he had a good ride home - in my touque, wrapped in my gloves and wrapped again in my scarf.

I'll get a picture when i can, anyone have name suggestions?

emilai333

Congrats on your new betta boy!!! All my guys say hi. Isn't it a great feeling to bring home a new rescue fish? Can't wait to see a picture.

curious as to if this description is him as he appeared when you bought him, or him as he is in some clean water in a nice big tank? There's a HUGE difference, as I have found out from experience. Several of my bettas have turned out to be a totally different color than I expected (lilac fins turning blood-red, cream color turning dark gold, the appearance of aqua or green irridescence...). If aqua is his true color, first of all he sounds amazing, secondly, might I suggest naming him after a body of water? Aegeann, Caribbean, Bayou, Pacific, Rio, and so on.

Congrats again, and welcome to the new fishy!!!

Asinity

Well, initially I saw that near-death betta, in his little cup on a shelf. That was the only one, I was considering him to try and save him until I saw this guy who was actually in their plant tank. He was far more lively and his fins are in excellent shape - plus his colours are far more vibrant than the other ones were.

The lighting in their tank wasn't too bad, I think I got a pretty good look at it, and again when I first got him home.

I'm excited, it's been years since I've had one of these guys to myself.

AesSedai

Awww, Asinity I am so happy for you! All to yourself huh? That's so cool. He sounds beautiful. Can't wait to see a pic. I like emilai's idea of naming him after a body of water.

chickadee

I love the names and I commend you for doing the right thing. He sounds lovely and I am so glad you got him. Do keep us updated with betta stories, we love those.

Rose

cherryrose

nmwierman1977

Congratulations Asinity! I'm actually go to get one from Petsmart. I was going to get him tonight,but I might have to wait till tomorrow now, because I have to work late. I was there again last night to pick up a few things for my 3 gallom q-tank/hosp tank that I just received a couple days agao. I just set it up last night and it hopefully should be all set to go. I put the bio-spira in it last night. I just want to make sure themp is ok before I put him in there. I set it for 80 degrees and it was 75 this morning when I checked so hopefully by now it should be at 80. Anyway, I do love the idea about the bodies of water idea. Rio would be a cool name if he remained an aqua color. Natalie

cherryrose

chickadee

You will want to add him soon for the Bio-spira to have something to nosh on. (ammonia)

I am so excited, there are going to be a lot of new babies this week...YOU and Omorrokh for two and emilai got a new rescue betta. I do love times like these...new babies ...the best days are when the new babies come...AWWWW.

I get as excited over one of you getting a new betta as when it is me...

Rose