Aquarium Show

[bettamuse]

We held a Betta show up here in QLD on the weekend. It was put on by Fishchick Aquatics (wholesaler/importer) in conjunction with Wetpetz aquarium shop, donating floor space in their shop and the prizes for the show.

Some beautiful fish were on show. Fish were entered from around Australia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore.

An Indonesian entrant took out grand champion with a stunning crowntail.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/bettamuse/WetpetzBOS1.jpg

First place halfmoon which also got reserve champion of show.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/bettamuse/WetpetzRC1.jpg

1^st place Plakat.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/bettamuse/Wetpetz1stPK1.jpg

1^st place Vailtail

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/bettamuse/Wetpetz1stVT1.jpg

Best Austrian bred fish, a Plakat.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/bettamuse/WetpetzAustBred1.jpg

1^st female, a double tail.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/bettamuse/Wetpetz1stFemale1.jpg



Photos used with permission from Jodi-lea of Fishchick Aquatics.

Cheers
BM

[GoGuppy]

We held a Betta show up here in QLD on the weekend. It was put on by Fishchick Aquatics (wholesaler/importer) in conjunction with Wetpetz aquarium shop, donating floor space in their shop and the prizes for the show.

Some beautiful fish were on show. Fish were entered from around Australia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore.[/b]

Hey bettamuse

That's a slight understatement :biggrin: !!!

They're magnificant, how do they do it? I guess selective breeding, but it must take many years, if not decades to breed a champion like the above.

Cheers

[bettamuse]

A lot of work gets put into producing show quality fish, especially the Crowntails. Not only is there daily water changes, daily flaring practise to get fins spread and healthy, but also the fish has to be trained for the show, yes I said trained….
Over the last few years the fancy betta strains have come a long way. I’m amazed how quickly a new colour strain can be developed and stabilized. Halfmoons and double ray Crowntails are relatively inexpensive and common now, where only 2 or so years ago they were very expensive and highly prized. Back then it wasn’t uncommon to see HM’s being sold for $200US each.
That being said, stunning specimens are still the exception rather then the rule. A winning fish not only has to be technically correct but also have a presence. It is a beauty contest after all.

BM