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We got tweeted! We also have a new Twitter! @IngloriousBetta

6/17/2015

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Out of curiosity I google searched "inglorious bettas" to see what else was out there. I came across this awesome tweet by one of the researchers on a paper that I used to make a cartoon in the Betta Science section of this website.
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You can see the original tweet at: https://twitter.com/biotweeps/status/536928343422435328

We also have a new twitter feed! Check us out at https://twitter.com/IngloriousBetta and our tag is @IngloriousBetta

Rock on my betta people!
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A tribute to "The One"

6/11/2015

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The red and yellow tradidional plakats all started because red and yellow are my grandfather's favorite colors and he really liked shortfin bettas. We used to show horses when I was a kid, and this was a new way to enjoy showing animals despite the distance! I usually spawned them and then sent some of the spawn to my grandfather as juveniles, where they were spoiled senseless with white worms and lots of water changes. The bettas my grandfather cared for were easily twice the size of the ones that stayed with me! He was one of the few that I kept at home to raise by myself, and he eventually attained his large size at a much slower rate. He soon became my foundation male for this line.
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Armando as a young adult ready to head to the shows!
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"The One"

Older bettas are truly a joy. Many show fish have relatively short lives because of their power-packed schedule. Lots of shipping and water changes are very stressful, which in turn can lead to shorter total life. However, you can't say that they didn't live a full one!

As a breeder, I have quite a few fish. Nevertheless, I like to think that all of them are special. I keep records on their spawn dates, occasionally update their files with pictures, check them over them carefully with a bright light once every couple of days, and spend too much time doting over them at feeding time. I couldn't tell you exactly how many I have, but I could probably describe each one of them if you blindfolded me and then put my hand on their tank.

I do have favorites. My favorite fish by far was my pineapple traditional plakat. He didn't really have a name...nothing seemed to really fit for very long. I think I settled on Armando for a while. But he was just "The One" and had a special place right next to my bedside.

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California Betta Society Spring IBC Show 2015 Report

6/6/2015

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Our lovely judges and apprentices for BOV and BOS!
Phew! Chairing my first show was a blast! My favorite was that everyone showered me with delicious brownies and french fries. For the most part, everything went pretty smoothly. I just love love love my home club...CBS really is the best!

Since I was basically chained to my computer the entire time, all of these photos were taken by my friends at the show. We have such a wonderful core group of people that make these shows happen. 

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