hobbygodz Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) How many giant betta are out there? Please post a pic of your big boy or girl here, everyone would love to see them. Here are pictures of my new (old) girl and my new young boy. Cheers All! - Brad. :( Edited May 14, 2009 by Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 If possible, it would be great to see these next to regular bettas for context Here is my giant next to a jarred juvenile betta. name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishchick Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) Edited May 15, 2009 by Lilli embedded YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) Hello Everybody. These pics are crap but they do serve the purpose of comparing the size of a relatively young giant to a that of a mature betta. These two fish had to be separated by a sheet of paper while I took the photos. When I put the tanks together (without the paper) for a bit of flaring, instantly all hell broke loose. The giant went absolutely beserk at the sight of another fish. I am amazed he was undamaged, leaping into the lids and smacking into the glass really hard. I know that most male betta are pretty aggressive towards each other, but this display was completely off the richter scale. Cheers to all! - Brad. Edited May 17, 2009 by Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted May 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Bump?! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 wow, how did I miss that post. Those photos are brilliant! Hope people post others How about waterchange, deb ... any giants to show us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 BUGGER. .............Mr Chunky has come down with dropsy. Enjoy his pics - they may be his last........:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Oh no, this just seems like a bad time of year for betta. He is gorgeous, I hope he pulls through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Sorry to hear that Brad :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thank-you for your concern guys. I have quickly become quite attached to this one, he has a personality all his own. I have treated him with anti-bacterial meds and I am feeding him cooked peas to mabye help clear him out. I don't know what else I can do to help him. The water is all good. The prognosis for dropsy is of course not good, but he is a tough one so we'll see what transpires. Thanks guys, seeya. -Brad. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv_my_fish Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Those photos are great! And WOW what a difference in size!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatzy Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 hope he gets better. He is stunning. I saw some giants on aquabid but they look deformedish. They were big but their fins were tiny compared to their bodies where as yours are proportional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Have you tried an epsom salts bath? I think some people have managed to bring their bettas back using that treatment. I haven't tried myself so I can't give you instructions. Try a forum search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighter boy Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 ive always used a 1 table spoon per 1 - 1.5L of tank water. and let them sit in there for 3 - 5 mins. its been successful for me a few times though i haven't had dropsy all that often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbzy81 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 I had a delta with dropsy that I caught reasonably early & I was salt bathing her every single day, but unfortunatley I think I was just prolonging the inevitable. I had to euthanise her last night. I don't know if the salt baths help any with the unnecessary stress it puts on the fish (ie. with being caught & moved around). Good luck though! I hope he pulls through! Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Thanks guys for your concern and helpful advice. I'm going to remove the antibacterial meds from his tank tonight as it hasn't brought great results, (though he doesn't seem to getting sicker - yet), and dose it thick with almond leaf extract. I have already "flushed" him with cooked pea so I'm thinking the epsom salt may not be required, or is it used as an osmotic bath? I understand a salt bath may remove some excess fluid via osmosis so I may try that next. I do agree bubbsy81 that I am most likely just prolonging the inevitable. Seeya guys,- Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) I saw two giants (maybe 3) for sale today in a LFS if anyone is interested it was the Reptile/aquarium right next to the victoria markets in melbourne. They where very dark black/blue in with a trace of red ... 2 where in tiny jars TT_TT hopefully someone is interested and will buy them (one was in a big communal tank and probably female) oh and they where about $20 but the guy wasnt sure thought would be nice to let people know. Edited June 16, 2009 by Neffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybettas Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Better late than never Enjoy the pix Female vs female Male vs female male vs female http://s201.photobucket.com/albums/aa201/b...ettas/06233.jpg You can read them on our blog :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Mr Chunky was not improving at all and I could not bear to see him suffer any more. I put him down tonight. I feel horrible. I am typing through my tears. - Brad. :bighug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Oh, so sorry to hear that Brad. :fish: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyarlla Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Oh Brad we are so sorry to hear that! You did the right thing, you didnt want him to suffer anymore, which was a kind act. :bighug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Thanks guys, I won't forget him in a hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Lilli has two new giants. Come on lisa, out with the photos :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Here is the SD (I think he's a HM who has collapsed). Can't get decent photos of the PK, not enough light. I am uploading a short video of him, should only take about 43 hours .... (stupid slow net). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Here he is. name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"></param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"></param><embed src=\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"425\" height=\"344\"></embed></object>"> name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"></param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"></param><embed src=\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"425\" height=\"344\"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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