Betta Macrostoma

[cyradis4]

Hi!

Does anyone know of anyone in the area who keeps these fish? I have a friend who is looking for some.

They are a really pretty fish, prettier in their own way then the Betta Splendens, even the show ones, but are apparently both difficult to keep, endangered, and difficult to breed.

Later!
Amanda.

 

[maddog10]

You can ask Andrew at Scales if he can get them. He has pretty good connections.

 

[Spine]

Amanda,
Check with Mark at anubias design he has a lot of betta stock.

http://www.anubiasdesign.com/

 

[cyradis4]

After a bit of research, my friend has decided not to get the Macrostoma, as they are $400 a pair! (or that was what one source had them as.....)

And I"ve been trying to get her interested in the CCA (she has a few cichlids, but is not a cichlidiot and so I'm having trouble making headway). She prefers bettas. Go figure!!!!!

But thanks for the tips!

Later!
Amanda.

 

[Andrew]

Look for Betta channoides. It looks very similar but is much easier to keep and even easier on the wallet. No, I don't have any right now but it's a very cool fish as an alternative.

 

[George]

Amanda, I've heard there are cichlidiots and just plain idiots. Tell her to make up her mind :smashfreakB: .

Just kidding - tell her to come for the catfish - we do those too - BIG TIME.

George

After a bit of research, my friend has decided not to get the Macrostoma, as they are $400 a pair! (or that was what one source had them as.....)

And I"ve been trying to get her interested in the CCA (she has a few cichlids, but is not a cichlidiot and so I'm having trouble making headway). She prefers bettas. Go figure!!!!!

But thanks for the tips!

Later!
Amanda.[/b]

 

[mscichlid]

Yes....Macrostoma are beatiful. If you are willing to pay the price, then prepare for a long wait until they are ready for spawning.