Puggle Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I'm interested in breeding giant bettas once the fishroom is complete. I would love to get HM giants but there don't seem to be many around. They're all plakats, and even though plakats are nice, I would prefer long-finned fish. I'm curious why people aren't breeding them - are there health problems or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggle Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I've been doing a lot of reading about giant bettas and a lot of sites mention fish that are 7 inches long. They don't say if that's the standard body length (nose to start of tail) or the whole length (body + tail). How big do they grow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Ronnie!! You're back!!!!! Welcome back! How's Toowoomba? Sorry I am not an aficionado on giants. Stubbskm and Nick did good HM/PK 1/2 giant spawns last season, so there's HM giant stock about. Pretty sure Celeste has done likewise, possibly with CTs. And I think waterchange@mybettas was selling giants recently, maybe have a look in classifieds. Good luck L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggle Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Toowoomba's ok, if you like multicoloured VTs I miss my old pet shops, but I'm planning a roadtrip to Brissy to get new fish. Just got to set up some tanks first, and need to know how big the fish are going to get before I buy new tanks. I can't imagine bettas getting a body length of 7 inches (although that would be kinda cool) but I'd feel much better if someone could confirm that for me. I've always wanted a proper fish room. My old set-up was always things added "just for now". Fish went in whatever I had just until I could get a bigger tank, or just until I rearranged other tanks, or just until babies grew out of their tank, or.... It was a collection of temporary tanks that grew out of control. Now I have the perfect chance to set it up exactly how I want it right from the start, without having to worry about other housemates, with enough room to go crazy, and I've only got 2 fish now so I don't have to worry about moving fish around while I get things set up. And I've got no idea where to start! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I think michael is spawning giants. He posted a video in this topic. Well, Mouse actually posted it but it's michael's video. Cheers, (The Other) Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishchick Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 There are some lovely HM giants around - but they will rent a hole in your wallet!! I have HM plakats (traditional) for $70 each. Have not had any requests for other tail types, so have not bothered to ask. Have a surf around aquabid and see who is breeding HM giants. I know RAM_91 has some stunners - saw them on our last trip to Thailand. Cheers, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I haven't seen that many giants and they do sound interesting. The ones that I have seen from one breeder have always looked all wrong in the back line and over all shape. So I've never considered them but hopefully they will become more wide spread, cheaper and better form. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Halfmoon Giants on AquaBid http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auc...&1187877178 http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auc...&1188463973 Plakat Giants on AquaBid http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auc...&1188004200 http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auc...&1187949001 There were just too many to link all of them here. And just a little reminder... DON'T CRITIQUE THE AUCTION FISH :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I've been doing a lot of reading about giant bettas and a lot of sites mention fish that are 7 inches long. They don't say if that's the standard body length (nose to start of tail) or the whole length (body + tail). How big do they grow? Well the biggest one i ever had was 12cm. Thats from head to the end of the tail. he was just a pk. This is him next to a adult ct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Wow Michael that's a big betta. Infact it wouldn't even be able to live in my barracks For me they are a curiousity but it'll be years before I'm up to tackling them. I'm guessing though that spawnings have to be carefully planned to avoid/iron out visual flaws that come up? Nice picture comparison btw :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I really want a Giant HM, but $150USD a pop?? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windyzz Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I reckon these giants can beat up every plakat fighters around xD Kinda curious on the purpose of these giants are breed for the first place.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggle Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Windyzz, are you implying that people breed them for fighting? I don't want to fight them. I just think they'd be cool and unusual. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windyzz Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 yeaaa that thought just strike me... When i was looking at plakat fighters i was like... " hmmmm.. i reckon these plakats fighters would get own if the opponent is a giant..." I'm not at all sure on the histories of these giants... so i just made a random assumptions and thoughts . Though it would be very interesting to have these giants in a 20 - 40 Liters tank. Unlike the other bettas, they looked too small in those big sized tank. Kinda like owning a piranha xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishchick Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 http://www.bettas-jimsonnier.com/genetics7.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 :lol: Nice but beyond my budget and way way way beyond my limited experience and besides they're too darn big for my barracks :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beano Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 I'd love to have one. Do they live as long as regular betta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Now I am starting to want to get some but I can't. My barracks weren't designed for giants or even the possibility of them ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggle Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 I'm getting barracks built specially for them. Not cheap, but Mr Puggle is buying them for me ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Nice. Ours were custom made but only for the regular bettas. Would be possible to have a mini/half sized barracks made for giants but that'll be down the track a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 I do like Mr Puggle! I remember when he surprised you with some copper HMs from me :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishchick Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 I have some giant PK available at the moment if anyone is interested. make sure the barracks is not flow through! Cheers, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggle Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 The barracks will be divided into 5 at the front with a section at the back for heater and filter. There will be a 4mm gap under the back divider and probably pipes to trickle water into the front sections. Is that OK? I wanted to get perspex with little holes in it but the guy only works with glass. I don't like the thought of bettas and gaps! What sort of giant PKs are they? *fingers crossed for blue show PK* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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