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Betta Simplex pics

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by HBIC, Sep 14, 2010.

  1. HBIC

    HBIC Thread Starter Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    As promised, sorry for just having the two but these little guys are some kind of skittish.
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    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    hey, I saw those at my lfs and thought they were sparkling gouramis?
     
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    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    very nice looking !
     
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    Anthony Active Member

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    They do look similar to Sparkling Gouramis. Their dorsal fin is different though.
     
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  5. HBIC

    HBIC Thread Starter Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    These are wild caught Betta Simplex I can assure you :) Can't wait to see if they breed, I will be interested to see a mouth brooding betta in action.
     
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    Their mouth brooders ? I didn't know that. I assume then the male and female can be housed together too or no ?
     
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  7. HBIC

    HBIC Thread Starter Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    Yes they are mouth brooders with the male carrying the fry. I am housing three pairs in a 29 so yes the males can be housed with the females.
     
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    oh I didn't mean anything by it...just that I think my lfs may have what they are carrying labeled wrong :eek: Not that it would really suprise me though :)
     
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  9. HBIC

    HBIC Thread Starter Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    An LFS having something labeled wrong NEVER....LMAO
     
    HBIC, Sep 15, 2010
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