melbournebetta Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) Procrastination is a wonderus thing, I'm avoiding keeping a new spawn log - so instead I'm going to post photos of all the Melbourne Betta Gang..... Past (R.I.P.): "Tim" "Pants" "Big Red Ned" Edited March 15, 2011 by melbournebetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I can only see half the pics ... berry nice though! Did you breed any of these fellows (love big red, I lost my two red males and I loved them) :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Bit of a cut n paste fail on the links there Ness. Fantastic butterfly pattern on Tim and really like the copper crowntail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) Present: "The Fuzz" "Fang" "MongMong, AKA: Ian" Short for: Ianthinus Adjective ianthinus m (feminine ianthina, neuter ianthinum); first/second declension 1. violet (coloured) Edited March 15, 2011 by melbournebetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever_and_a_day Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I love the way you name your gorgeous fish :giggle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 "Beryl" "The Salamander" "little lav" "Big Red Ned's wife" ...and that's roll-call until the Fry in the Fuzz x Fang Spawn & the Fuzz x Beryl Spawn get more interesting! -Ness'Razzi - Tim (copper CT) and Pants (the BF) were surprising finds at a Cobourg LFS - they now seem to be importing bonsai super deltas, so there's not much chance of finding more of the top two (may they RIP) But they got me back into the Betta game, with more gusto than I had anticipated (eek, 2 spawning tanks, and I'm eyeing off that small tank we saw at the Victoria Betta Meet) -NessThanks Bec, Big Red Ned & his wife were my first pair from someone, Unfortunately I lost him to fin melt in a rather drastic log (see the clinic thread/horror story) Saved the Salamanders and they're the next in the spawn tank, Third time lucky right? My first and second spawn are bubbling away in the tanks, if you like copper there'll be a surplus in a few months, and blues a-plenty there-after. Still looking for a handsome man to come along (hint hint someone) to pair with Big Red Ned's wife - she's a lovely fish (sibling pair to Ned) and is a proven breeder. Hope to meet you & your fish at the next Vic Betta Gathering! -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Ohhh...I want a baby that is the same colour as that pink one, is it really that colour? :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 The salamander is beautifull !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Lol!!! I'm currently amusing myself by the thought of the salamander pair in the spawn tank. It's the boy's name that's making me laugh - "Mr Salamander". All I can hear in my head is a song by Shaggy - setting the mood for the spawning to begin! "Boombastic"! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) Bec/Neffy: Mr Salamabder (aka Bombastic) is a bit tricky to photograph, as are all out feisty little betta I'm sure, but this was the most accurate depiction of his colour. I waited quite a while for this colour to come through someone's channel, and I have to admit he's my prize in the fishroom. His form isn't quite up to Fuzz (the copper) but that colour! And he's super smart, I've taught him a few tricks & he just picks them up easy peasy! Paul, now I can't get it out of my HEAD! (or the image of Mr Bean dancing to Shaggy!) - Have you seen this? Mr Salamander better learn how to put the moves on little Lav; she's such a prude, who wouldn't want to marry a man that could dance like this? -Ness Edited March 16, 2011 by melbournebetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Very lovely Ness! I love Little Lav & Beryl - what does her name mean? Soo off topic, but when you said the salamander song, I thought of this - Ahhh.. I hate that song, Danny Boy CONSTANTLY plays it.. ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Sarah, as much as I hate the shorthand "lol" I have to LOL at that song!!! Kick danny boy for me, it's addictive! - funnyyyyyyP.S. Beryl Adjective beryl (not comparable) 1. Of a blue colour. (obvious) And Lav is just short for "Lavendula" / lavender colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 An acidental spree... under the guise of expanding the HM collection and breeding options.... but basically just a spree. OHM BF Marble Turq/Green boy (to pair with my current HM turq lady) He has a few bent rays and slight curl in his ventrals, but I am loving his tidy topline (behind the dorsal it stays a straight arc) AND how he fits into the oval of a proper halfmoon - ! An Angry Dragon: The Armadillo: (Another one for the Turq lady) ...the reluctant flaring boy (he has had a tough week) Also got a sibling female with the dragon male, but if I spawn I'm leaning more towards my turq lady - she'll be a busy little lady in the spawn tank... lucky I have my hands full with coppers/blues/salamanders at the moment. -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 All very nice and shiny! I can see why you are leaning towards using the turq girl to spawn with these guys - Can't wait until you start your next spawns to see the results of all her hard work. Just as well it isn't the females job to raise the fry, she'd be worn out for sure! I love the marble turq boy and will be pestering you for photos once you spawn him - BE WARNED!!! OT: Do you mind me asking what it is you use for your dividers? I always look and wonder whenever you post a pic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever_and_a_day Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 very, very gorgeous guys Ness. which one did you end up getting from Coburg? :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Mt - the Armadillo was one of the only large bodied HM's, the others might just be a bit younger (?) - he was the one from Coburg. I put him on reserve, and had to wait the 7 days for them to clear customs - in the meantime I accidently bought the dragon pair & turq from someone. I think I might actually not spawn the dragons, at least not in the near future, I prefer my Armadillo boy & the turq lady.... after all that.... and the turq gal with the BF Marble. Who knows, I might just decide there isn't enough water in my bedroom and seeping into my carpet during water changes, and spawn the lot. (Maybe not!) Oh, BTW those plastic dividers are what I used in the runs for the juvi grow out - i was stupid enough to pay $30 PER SHEET for a 35x35 size I buy them at the afore mentioned LFS, its what they use in their display/sale tanks - personally I think it's hideous. Will be investigating the cost of having acrylic cut to size to make removable barracks within tanks from now on. -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever_and_a_day Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Hey Ness, I've been wondering for a while, what does your fishroom set up look like? and how did you 'accidently' buy the dragon pair & turq? :giggle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Its easy I acidently buy bettas all the time, I wonce went into someone's to buy a friend a betta, I accidently bought myself 5 I probably shouldn't take in $140 when I'm only getting a VT *lol* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaObsessed Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 I'm glad I'm not the only one who accidentally buys fish! I accidentally picked up a black orchid ct and another blue/red ct on Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanger Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Beryl is stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Verrry nice Ness, your armadillo boy is awesome!! worth the wait His anal fin looks really tidy and the right length!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Thanks guys, @Neff - He's a lovely boy, I think he's technically a SD as he's never once flared in my presence, I'm a bit concerned the top of his caudal is a bit... sort of stunted or something... I have the turq BF next to him swearing black and blue pacing up and down... still nothing. @MT The Armadillo (turq body with red/black) was from Coburg, one of the bigger HM's they had, there is some great form in the new lot they've brought out. ....also - I'm about to start a new thread in the fishy showroom with my new fish setup - the "fishroom" is also my bedroom, studio (art) and office (web design) all crammed into 3 x 4 meters with ghastly 50's paisley carpet. @Matt - part of me is so jealous that you can just waltz into Jodis, and the other half of me (the accountant half) is glad I can pay rent! @Spanger - thanks, I do love beryl too - she has 2 crazy rays in her anal fin, and it's a touch long, but she's always ready to go (full of eggs) takes very little to condition, and has learnt a few tricks. She's had her first batch of fry (100+) that should be blues... I'm hoping she'll have given me a few more turq ladies to add to the fold. -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hehe I hate when they do that, I wouldn't worry about sd fins because you can work on that have an aim to accomplish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Little update before someone's shipment arrives early next month and the MB line up expands further (and into GIANTS!) Frilly Fabulous and Full of it This little man is not breeding quality - (too many faults) but he is the most SPECTACULAR boy in my barracks, and as I lost the father of the Salamander Spawn, I can't possibly part with this little show pony. "Mr Moneyshot" (like his father, this is his resting position) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 The Beyonce tank has had a few new additions as quarantine has deemed them safe and healthy. Hilight of my life: Unflattering Dragon: Scenic Copper Marble Dragon Cambo Gal The Giant (Copper Marble Dragon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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