. Folks, I am still having trouble with my email, specifically messages that are not being delivered or are being delivered several days late. If you suspect your email was not received, PLEASE resend your email or try my alternate email address: bettysplendens@gmail.com. I promise I am not ignoring anyone. AOL addresses seem to be the most affected.

Hatching Without Male Present This month I'd like to introduce a new contributor, Jim Denley, who has graciously submitted this article detailing his successful method of artificial hatching. Give it a read!

Betta of the Month, July 2010 - Wasanbetta Platinum Red DTCT Plakat July's Betta of the Month is an electrifying platinum red doubletail crowntail plakat from top breeder Wasan Sattayapun.

Showing Your Betta Does your betta have what it takes to be a champion? Competing with your bettas is a fun and interesting way to enhance your hobby.

Power Growing Your Fry ''How do you get your fry to grow so quickly?'' Most experienced breeders are inevitably asked this question, so for this new feature of Bettysplendens.com I'd like to address how to get the fastest growth from your betta fry.

Sex Ratio Distortion Anyone who routinely breeds Betta will eventually encounter a spawn with vastly more males than females or the converse.

Breeding Bettas - For Fun and Profit? Several times a week I get emails from people wanting advice on how to make a profit selling bettas online. I can only assume this is because I run a rather high-profile website which seems to sell a lot of bettas. When you look at the price tag on some of these fish, Wow!, it looks like I'm making a killing! So I'm going to address the money-making potential in bettas, and what that requires of you.

The Different Types of Black One of the most confusing issues for newcomers into our hobby is the different types of black bettas, and how they work from a genetics perspective.

The True Story of the Halfmoon The true story of the creation of the Halfmoon betta.

Ketapang Leaves & Black Water Extract Ketapang leaves - the so called Asian Breeding Secret Recipe and Black Water Extract - a scientifically prepared water solution which creates a natural environment and induces spawning; do they serve the same purpose?

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Amanda
Exquisite!:-D
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Kirsten
You should really do another spawn log! I love watching the little ones grow! I'm addicted to reading and rereading the older ones.
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LOLQa
I got a Lian Li A10 cabinet. The front panel comes with comes with usb, fw and audio connections, pluss a 3 level fan control switch. The cable I believe comes from the fan control, is a male 3 pin that fits together with the standard (female) 3 pin cable
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Isaac
Great fish, the fish were healthy and energetic! One of the fish looked even better than the picture!
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Richard
I've been hatching Betta eggs without the male for 40 years, but I would like to point out the down side. The imprinting factor of not having a male taking care of the fry leaves them without that instinct when they in turn have eggs and fry to tend. So
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Ariel
This is the most amazing crowntail I've ever seen.
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mbt fuaba
I am the first time on this site and am really enthusiastic about and so many good articles. I think it's just very good.
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Richard
I've had this Black Orchid Ct male for months. My Copper/Gold Betta,s are finally old enough and I bred them together thinking it would be better than breeding him with my Cambo or Cello girls. Then I read this article. Now I'm all excited to see the
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tezanesiaindio
Please, look at me. I have 'halfmooni-ing' caudal fin. Perfect color, my red that goes to orange, red head and red gill fins. thanks betta mania
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Christian Tesoriero
SOOOO MAD I MISSED OUT ON THIS BEAUTY!
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