|
|
Post by tude on Jan 12, 2006 15:03:45 GMT -5
While I don't mind doing Fishy rescues from local Petcos, Country Max, etc., I'd really like to have a pair of decent quality. Someone in here had published a photo of a pair of orange beauties that really were special (of course so are most other photos I see here). Do many of you purchase via mail? And if you do, do you have any suggestions as to the website to look for fish? Thanks!!! Betta RIDL  |
|
|
|
Post by Rachel on Jan 12, 2006 15:17:18 GMT -5
Aquabid.com is a common place to get bettas directly from breeders. It's set up in an auction format similar to eBay. You can also contact a local chapter of the IBC (International Betta Congress) to see if there are any breeders in your area: www.ibcbettas.com |
|
sawcat
Junior Bubble Nester
Posts: 237
|
Post by sawcat on Jan 15, 2006 0:55:27 GMT -5
I've heard good things about Betty Splendens www.bettysplendens.com/articles/home.asp I've not used her as of yet, but when ever I want a fancier fin or special color, i'll probably look at what she has. |
|
|
|
Post by angelbetta on Feb 1, 2006 12:20:14 GMT -5
Hi,
Would like to intoduce myself. I have been breeding Bettas for a year now, but had to do it on a small scale because bettas are easy to get. Yesterday I was at my lfs and found almost all of the Bettas were dead. I asked about it and was told that they just came in from Thailand and has ICK and Fungus. I told them that I breed Bettas and mine are in very good water and are fed live and fresh foods. He agreed to buy mine. All I have is splendids. I have been all over the net looking for crown tails. Does anyone have some for sale?
AngelBetta
|
|
|
|
Post by amanichen on Feb 1, 2006 12:44:46 GMT -5
|
|
sawcat
Junior Bubble Nester
Posts: 237
|
Post by sawcat on Feb 1, 2006 12:51:50 GMT -5
AngelBetta, if you have Petcos, they carry crowntails now. I got mine there. If you can find when they get their shipments, you can probably get one without the cup induced problems.
|
|
|
|
Post by angelbetta on Feb 1, 2006 14:59:54 GMT -5
Thank you for telling me the correct name...spendens, in any name they are beautiful to me  . I just purchased a crowntail female from aquabid and found crown tail males at my lfs. Thanks for all your help. Angelbettas |
|
|
|
Post by bort on Feb 2, 2006 2:14:21 GMT -5
Has anyone ever bought any bettas from those breeders in Asia? If so I was wondering how much the shipping usually comes out to? I notice that you have to pay them for shipping and pay some transhipper that clears them through customs.
|
|
|
|
Post by angelbetta on Feb 2, 2006 11:26:25 GMT -5
Buying fish from overseas is a risky business. Not because the fish quality, but because of the diseases that they may carry.
There are some variety of fish can that carry disease for instance Angels. The angels in the US become immune to the diseases here, but when exposed to fish from Asia will wipe them out. So, my thinking is if you keep a variety of fishes, bringing some in straight form overseas could wipe out your entire stock. I couldn't do that because I keep angels and dwarf bristlenose pleco's. Now, I don't want to upset anyone, not an expert, but just what I have learned ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by amanichen on Feb 2, 2006 12:44:34 GMT -5
Buying fish from overseas is a risky business. Not because the fish quality, but because of the diseases that they may carry. he angels in the US become immune to the diseases here, but when exposed to fish from Asia will wipe them out. I've been a member of at least two forums where the members regularly ordered fish from overseas, and if disease introduction was a huge problem, they haven't publicly stated that it is. Avoiding diseases is more about choosing a reputable breeder and transshipper to get your fish from. If you order fish from overseas, you should be more worried about the fish that you ordered, than your existing fish. The fish you ordered can very likely die in transshipping, or shortly after it gets into your tank. It will be stressed, and weakened, and opportunistic microbes that can be fended off by healthy fish will quickly overcome your new arrival. This includes microbes in your tanks, and microbes in the water that the fish came with. You should be less worried about your existing fish being wiped out by some exotic microbe and more worried about the betta that just traveled a few thousand miles in a tiny bag without temperature regulation. And in general, the introduction of harmful microbes is a risk no matter where you get your fish from -- if they've come from an external source, the risk of contamination is there. Of course, you should always quarantine any new aquatic organisms regardless of where they come from. |
|
|
|
Post by bort on Feb 2, 2006 13:24:17 GMT -5
Well I was just worried about ordering bettas, if they were diseased they would just kill themselves.
|
|
|
|
Post by angelbetta on Feb 2, 2006 14:57:51 GMT -5
I agree 100%, just didn't say it as well as you did. I'm trying to stop the importing of bettas from Asia at my lfs. The poor things are covered with slime and fungus and nearly dead by the time they are put into their tanks. I just made a deal to sell them my fry if they would stop from buying over seas. I'm not going to be rollling in the bucks, but at least those fish from Asia will stop being sent to their deaths. Well at least I hope once I get multiple spawns going and maturing.
|
|
|
|
Post by pasam on Feb 20, 2006 23:25:47 GMT -5
Aqua bid is a rip off I think. I have been in contact with a breeder who has been showing these fish for years. here is his site, he has great fish and he is a great guy to talk to. His fish are fairly priced! www.bettacave.com/ |
|
|
|
Post by bettagardener on Mar 10, 2006 14:31:41 GMT -5
Has anyone ever bought any bettas from those breeders in Asia? If so I was wondering how much the shipping usually comes out to? I notice that you have to pay them for shipping and pay some transhipper that clears them through customs. I purchased all of my breeding stock from Asia. All arrived in excellent health. The breeders charge $5 - $7 per fish for air cargo shipping from Asia. Most will only ship directly to a transhipper in the USA or other country. My transhipper is Linda Olson and she lives only about 75 miles from me, so I saved a ton of money on US shipping. The US transhippers normally charge $0.60 per fish import tax, $2.00 per fish handling fee, and anywhere from $10 - $30 (sometimes more for overnight/express) for shipping (up to 6 fish per box). Some also charge $5 for a shipping container and another $2.00 if a heatpack is required. That can get pretty pricey... I am soooo glad I live close to Linda.  All I have to pay her is the import tax. |
|
|
|
Post by bort on Mar 10, 2006 19:19:03 GMT -5
okay thanks for the info. that is pretty pricey considering you also have to pay for the fish.
|
|
.
All I have to pay her is the import tax.