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October 14th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
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Originally Posted by Martinismommy  Pam, I had said all along Patron was in love with his Mommy lol...It's OK..I wanted to give him a shot at it....He'll just be my little love bug forever....
Allie, I don't advise breeding pet store bettas...The only reason I tried this is because I have done enough research to know that Dunn is a quality boy.....The bad part is not knowing what is behind him.....This will be the only time I try something like this...From here on out it is back to business lol... | I don't advise it either. But from what I have read, even when breeders breed quality betta: they still aren't sure what colors they will end up with.
For example one of Hung's batches from Mustard gas spawn most of these fish are from the same spawn unless otherwise stated. Look at the colors  http://www.halfmoonspread.com/stockforsaleupdated.htm
I am hoping to get some of these fish if he has some left. | 
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October 14th, 2008
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| Wow, I'm so impressed with the progress you've made. I love hearing everything about it. | |
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October 15th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| Congrats on your second spawn! I can't wait to see what the babies look like. | |
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October 15th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
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Originally Posted by Allie I don't advise it either. But from what I have read, even when breeders breed quality betta: they still aren't sure what colors they will end up with.
For example one of Hung's batches from Mustard gas spawn most of these fish are from the same spawn unless otherwise stated. Look at the colors http://www.halfmoonspread.com/stockforsaleupdated.htm
I am hoping to get some of these fish if he has some left. | WOW Allie, some of those bettas are AMAZING!!
Wish I had an available tank!! | |
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October 15th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
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Originally Posted by MinxMermaid WOW Allie, some of those bettas are AMAZING!!
Wish I had an available tank!! | I know...I got an email of what's left for his stock this am. $25 a pair.   | |
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October 15th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| Wa-hoo -- I knew my boy Dunn was more than a pretty face!!!! That would be soooooooooooooooooo wonderful to get one of his babies.
Now I think I have to go put my Dunn tank top on and have a glass of winde to celebrate.
Aren't you the good secret keeper, M'am  One wonders what you get up to out there under the Phoenix sun??!!
Well done, Karen...it is such a miracle for all of us to follow and feel like we are a part of!! I know how busy this is keeping you, so many thanks again for taking the time to share!!
Val 
PS: Dunn, I send you a big finny fishy kissy face kiss!! | |
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| I thought I'd update on my Betta babies....
Everything has been going wonderful...The babies are all growing and Grandma (me) is wore out lol...I have about 75 live fry from Shannon my Butterfly girl.. The DunnXDragon lady litter is too small to say just yet...
I'd love to share photos but.....  As I was trying to get that perfect close up of my fattest baby I realized my lense was in the water! Shoot shoot shoot lol...I need stronger glasses I suppose...
Anyway, all the kids are thriving and this has been one heck of an experience...Steve calls it the Neonatal ward lol...
I'm planning on spawning my blue pair next...I tried once but she didn't like him so they will try again next week....
Here is the male... | |
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
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Originally Posted by Martinismommy
I'd love to share photos but..... As I was trying to get that perfect close up of my fattest baby I realized my lense was in the water! Shoot shoot shoot lol...I need stronger glasses I suppose... | Yikes!   I hope your lens will be okay once it dries out and am eager to see pics of the first-spawn darlings! Are they showing colors yet?
I LOVE Blue Boy! | |
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Pam...Can't see colors yet because they are still in the spawn tank...Once I move them into the grow out tank I'll know more about colors...I'm expecting Lavendar/pink butterfly patterns on the fry considering they are sibblings...
Camera...Hummmm Well, I think it is time for a new one lol.... | |
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October 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
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Originally Posted by Martinismommy
I'd love to share photos but..... As I was trying to get that perfect close up of my fattest baby I realized my lense was in the water! Shoot shoot shoot lol...I need stronger glasses I suppose... |  these are the perils of the old woman in the shoe
ooooo that blue boy is HANDSOME!!! | |
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October 19th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Love the blue guy. Ooopsy on the camera lens. LOL I hope I don't do that to my camera. | |
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October 22nd, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| I was finally able to get some shots of the 1st butterfly spawn today...They are 20 days old....They are finally big enough to see without glasses.....Geeeeeeeze lol......
Here are a few of my pride and joys.......One of the boys is going to Rose (Chickadee) I'm sure she will be very pleased with him.....
I'm in LOVE with my babies! | |
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October 22nd, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| Oh they're SOOOOO CUTE!
I love fry in general but betta fry just take the cake!
You're doing such a good job with them!! They're wonderful! | |
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October 22nd, 2008
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| Oh my goodness they're adorable! I bet Rose is going to be so pleased. I can't think of anyone would give him a better home.  | |
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October 22nd, 2008
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| Wow, they look awesome !  Keep the pictures coming ! | |
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October 22nd, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Wow, they have grown so much! Congrats on your babies They seem to be doing so well.
You sucessfully spawned a second pair How did I miss that?! Congrats. You sure have your work cut out for you lady, lol  | |
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October 22nd, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| great job!! those babies are adorable! cant wait to see them all colored up | |
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October 22nd, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| so, so so CUTE!!!! i just wanna smooch em all!!! | |
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October 23rd, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Aw, they're soooooooooooo cute!!! | |
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October 23rd, 2008
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| They are so adorable! You are doing a great job with them. Congrats again. | |
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October 23rd, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| I am so jealous!! Those little buggers are adorable.
Congrats Karen! You are doing an awesome job! 
Maybe I'll have something to brag about in a month or so.
Back to the drawing board I go. | |
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October 23rd, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Allie, if you lived closer I'd let you borrow my Dragon girl....She is a great spawner she even helps put the kids in the nest...
Keep your chin up...You'll get a spawn eventually.....Maybe you should try another male next time....I have not been able to get my Dragon male to spawn....He is downright MEAN! He grabs the females lip and won't let go......Maybe it is something with the Dragons... | |
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October 23rd, 2008
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| | Fish Master
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Originally Posted by Martinismommy Allie, if you lived closer I'd let you borrow my Dragon girl....She is a great spawner she even helps put the kids in the nest...
Keep your chin up...You'll get a spawn eventually.....Maybe you should try another male next time....I have not been able to get my Dragon male to spawn....He is downright MEAN! He grabs the females lip and won't let go......Maybe it is something with the Dragons... | Aww thanks.
Maybe, they are RED dragons, which I remember hearing that red betta in general are more aggressive. Yeah I will be trying others first before Zeus again. He may not be a breeder, just a killer.
You were born the the "betta" touch. I want that too, like I do with cats.
Heather is having trouble keeping hers too.  Maybe something is up with Nova Scotia's water or something?
Who knows but I am sick of losing my betta.  | |
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October 23rd, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
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Originally Posted by Martinismommy Maybe it is something with the Dragons... | I think that's probably true. Norbert's breeder said they're particularly difficult to breed because they can be so aggressive during spawning.
Karen, your babies are incredibly adorable! No wonder you're in love! It should be really fun to watch them develop colors and see the difference in males and females. Lot of work, but really fun! Again, thanks for sharing the adventure. | |
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October 24th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
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Originally Posted by pamd I think that's probably true. Norbert's breeder said they're particularly difficult to breed because they can be so aggressive during spawning.
Karen, your babies are incredibly adorable! No wonder you're in love! It should be really fun to watch them develop colors and see the difference in males and females. Lot of work, but really fun! Again, thanks for sharing the adventure. | That is very interesting to learn. Maybe Zeus will just be a pet and I'll breed the others. | |
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October 24th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| I have my Grandson Derek and Anberlin here visiting from CA this weekend...They are having a blast with all the fish and babies......Derek loves the snails ( typical boy ) lol.....
Here are some photos taken today...I can see one of the babies is an aqua blue color....I can also see the butterfly pattern starting....They are already starting to get attitudes lol...You can see them get ****y with each other...It is FUNNY!  | |
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October 24th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| OH MY GOSH!!! They are SO cute!!!! | |
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October 24th, 2008
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| wow...I know you are exausted and this has been a wild fire kinda experience..but ty ty ty for keeping us up to date with pics!! its very refreshing to see the life of a betta the proper way cheers my fav lady in the shoe!! | |
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October 24th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Allie...I am not planning on breeding Dragons..I'm really not into the Dragons behavior or looks...I mean they are beautiful like all Bettas but I'm more into the BF pattern....My next attemp is going to be my Aqua boy Christopher to Shannon.....My blue pair didn't spawn so back in their tanks they went for now..... | |
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October 24th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
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Originally Posted by Martinismommy I have my Grandson Derek and Anberlin here visiting from CA this weekend...They are having a blast with all the fish and babies......Derek loves the snails ( typical boy ) lol.....
Here are some photos taken today...I can see one of the babies is an aqua blue color....I can also see the butterfly pattern starting....They are already starting to get attitudes lol...You can see them get ****y with each other...It is FUNNY! |  That is so cool Karen. How old are they now?
I love the iridescent color you can see. | |
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