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ive only ever seen one n i made the mistake of not buying it
does anyone have any or no of where i can buy one
a pure black betta

i made the same dumb mistake im still kicking myself for that, i guess u just have to keep looking, i have, sorry

Hi I always go to petco or pet stores located near me but The web has sprouted some nice betta sites if you don't mind paying extra for shipping.
here are a couple sites that may help you and do web searches there are so many sites out there.
http://www.fish2u.com/misc--fish---far-east-imports-far-east-imports.html
http://www.thebettabubble.com/pgs/order/stockshop.php
http://www.bettabids.com/bettamates/
ABF

black or melano bettas are rare to be seen in the common pet shop, however on aquabid and through other private sellers over the internet, they aren't overly rare. Aquabid is down now though, so just ask around if you are serious about buying over the internet.

yes, black bettas are very rare to the common petstore. heck any solid color is almost at the fishstore. White is also very hard to find but no as hard to find as black. I just got a beutiful solid red male betta.



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The new Auction site doesnt have that many, but there are a few. More $ than pet shop tho.

Black copper?
[link=http://www.aquaauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=100045]http://www.aquaauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=100045" style="COLOR: #990000[/link]
I dont know why the metallics are so popular, but coppers seem to be the 'in' thing.

Black Lace?
[link=http://www.aquaauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=100049]http://www.aquaauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=100049" style="COLOR: #990000[/link]
A better black IMO. still has some blue irridescence, but it looks pretty cool

Black Orchid?
[link=http://www.aquaauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=100079]http://www.aquaauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=100079" style="COLOR: #990000[/link]
One of the older of the 'fancy' blacks. Quite nice, but again, with that blue irridescence layer.

There are a few others, Melano black, Black butterfly, Double black etc etc.

If you want a pet, keep looking in the shops, or go to a breeder and see how much they charge for their infertile melano females (most melano girls are infertile) they should be pretty cheap

For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett

Here's a site you would probably be interested in BettaDreams.com (I believe in the Stock Shop the Black Male available is item 3237)The seller is VERY friendly... and the website is AWESOME!

Now if you want to see some outstanding Bettas in various colors ... Try bcbetta.com ... I just bought three from Marianne - 2 MGs with spawn sisters and 1 CT male, and I'm really anticipating their delivery!

If you can, you should also monitor my friend Paul's web site, BiloxiBettas.com ... He will have stock available in February -- and as he emails pictures of the growing babies because of my interest, I can guarantee that you won't be disappointed in what he will list! Whites, Reds, Marbles and Mustard Gas... And the added plus is that his prices are quite reasonable!!!!(Frankly, as I've told him many times -- I can't wait until they're offered for purchasing!) Just as an added thought - you can view the actual parents of his upcoming stock on his web site.

Another site that I like is ColoradoCrowntails.com And although the name depicts their specialty line - Sarah does have other Bettas available.... She does have some magnificent Black and Copper Crowntails available...

Personally, in my experience I've found Whites and Blacks are a rarity in local stores... and like you, didn't realize at the time that I spotted them how "unavailable" they are locally! But the most elusive of all is Copper!!!!! I have NEVER seen a Copper in ANY local lfs or other establishment! Online they are available -- but truly at high prices...

Hope this helps!

Last edited by dreamweaver8891 at 23-Jan-2005 20:11

Last edited by dreamweaver8891 at 23-Jan-2005 20:14

To thine own self be true...

Depends where you look, i found a copper plakat for very little (7AUD) and we are WAY behind the US in regards to betta types and pricing.

You arent going to find copper veiltails, but deltas and plakats, for sure!

For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett

Rare in Canada at best, but if there is one to be had, this is where you will find it...Canada's premier betta breeder:
http://www.bcbetta.com/

*points calla to Jamie's thread in the photo boot. If you look there you will find a copper gold FULL HM male.

Indeed it is very rare to find any solid color other than red at a LFS, let alone a melano.

Melano females are sterile and there for do not produce viable eggs. So it makes the market on them slim.

I know of some breeders/importers that you can get them from, but they will not be cheap and they are not gonna be veil tales. We are talking HMs now people.

[link=http://www.wasanbetta.com]http://www.wasanbetta.com" style="COLOR: #00C000[/link] has them for sure.

[link=http://www.bettatalk.com]http://www.bettatalk.com" style="COLOR: #00C000[/link] would be my next choice. Beth might not have any but could direct you in the direction you need to go.