monroe1 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hey guys I'm new here & just thought I'd say hello! Love the forum very helpful I've been reading loads since I joined a few days ago =) I only keep 8 betta's at the moment but I love them so much & I'm looking forward to one day soon getting some dragon plakats which in Melbourne I cannot seem to track down!! Does anyone know of any decent petshops in Melbourne that have a wider variety of betta's? Anyways look forward to learning a bunch! Cheers Kristy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Welcome to AusAqua Kristy.... I'm sure some of the Melbournites can give you the good oil on aquarium stores down there..... If you pop "Melbourne" in your profile it will help others know where you are to give you good advice as well What type of Bettas do you have at the moment? (warning - you are sure to get asked for pics of them! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano81 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hello welcome, im new too just learning as well. So all i can say is hello:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hello and welcome. Pics of fish are a must, please. :-) What color are you after? I think someone on here has some black dragon plakats that will be ready very shortly. He WILL be shipping too. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hi Kristy, welcome to the forum. If you are after some dragon plakats, I have red HMPKs and black HMPK that will be ready to ship in a couple of weeks. Have a look through the spawn log here to see some pics and video of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Forgot about the reds. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billphil Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) Hi Kristy Welcome to the Melbourne scene. It is a very active scene and I am more interested in the wild mouthbrooding bettas. Good LFS in Melbourne that have quite a variety of different Bettas: a) Aqueus Aquarium in St Kilda. Best if you speak to Peter there. Prices are not cheap but quality of fish is high. b) Coburg Aquarium in Bell Street Coburg. Speak to Cameron who is the quarantine room manager (he has been on here several times). Quality of fish is also very high. Peter and Cameron will do their best to source fish that you are after. Of course someone (someone) will ship down from Brisbane any Betta that she may have available for sale. Her fish are ultra high quality and her packing and shipping is the best of the best. You can also buy fish through Aquabid direct from breeders/exporters in Asia. Jod-Lea will import the fish that you have purchased and will quarantine them (at $25 a fish) and then onship them to you. The only fish I have lost through this process were a couple of fish resulting from the massive Queensland floods early this year so it also attests to someone's expertise. I can only suggest you ring someone at her shop in Brisbane (Fischick Aquatics) and get some advice from her (I understand she is currently in Indonesia). So basically Australian Betta hobbyists are in the situation that they can access any Betta that they want to have. Enjoy your experience with these wonderful fish Bill Edited July 9, 2011 by fishbites removed quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monroe1 Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Thanks for all the warm welcomes I only keep a few different types giant short fin, crowntail & veil tails?? I will have to upload some pics tomorrow for you all to see! I believe I actually have a pair of the dragon plakats & black orchid crowtails on order though you Jarod If you are the owner of Brisbane betta's.. I emailed a few days ago Thankyou so much for all that info Bill, I actually got my giant short fin from Coburg.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monroe1 Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) Ok so I'm going to attempt to upload some pics! YAY it worked!! Ok so this was purchased as a female can anyone confirm it is infact female as I can't see an eggspot..Also is it a veiltail? Also I just got this girl & her eyes look very strange can anyone let me know if she's sick? She eats & swims just fine.. Edited July 10, 2011 by itbites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Hi Kristy Welcome to the forum you have a great crowd in Melb so enjoy OH yes Nice pics of your fish Cheers Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monroe1 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Cheers Les thanks for the warm welcome I seen this little boy yesterday & couldn't resist... I'm not sure where you guys put up pics on here?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Kristy and welcome you can post photos in the Fishy Showroom....its actually compulsory, some of us will cry otherwise (not me of course) good....no-one heard me Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi they are very pretty bettas! how do you heat all there tanks? especially with this melbourne weather they need warm water !! This girl looks like she has a cloudy eye which commonly is brought on by very low ph and bad water quality do you have a test kit you could see what the ph is for her tank, improving the water conditions and feeding a good quality food will help cure it. I would say she is a female yes ! not sure about female vieltails she could be a spade tail or delta type as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monroe1 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Neffy thanks for the input! their water is sitting at between 24-26 degree's the room is climate controlled.. The female with the clouded eyes was only recently purchased & her water was brown & smelt awful!! There was also some dead fish in the tank with her & they were half eaten etc.. I've got her in a tank with 25-50 water changes done every 4-6 days & I add the water conditioner & stress coat to her water as needed. Her eyes seem to be clearing up slowly & a few days ago I decided to put an air stone in her tank just to help with oxygen levels etc.. I hope she perks up as she's my halfmoon female & very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever_and_a_day Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 your newest boy is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! and welcome to the forums :bighug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Thats good ! It sounds like she is on the mend !! a small pinch of aquarium salt wouldnt hurt either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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