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Blood red color in Bettas: a new pigment

betta fish genetics

Gaps in the genetic modeling of non-reds The globally accepted model for red pigmentation in Bettas is ineffective to explain the issue that we will deal with here: the blood red pigment existing in the color of current Bettas. In this article (and through our Course on Betta Genetics) we present the evidence that pointsRead More »

Strategy for eradication of marble trait on bettas phenotype

betta fish genetics

Presentation Have you seen bettas that have colors and color distribution that change throughout their lives? This is caused by the marble gene when present in the DNA of these specimens. We will deal with this subject in this article, its problem in fixing lineages in greenhouses of serious breeders and present a proposal aimingRead More »

Vinegar eels: preparation, maintenance and harvesting

betta fish care

Necessary material a) a large glass with a wide mouth and a lid (very clean and without any smell); b) a sieve made with 180-thread silkscreen. We recommend a minimum diameter of 6 cm for this sieve; c) a container (used to serve ketchup); d) a very clean glass cup with no smell. Beginning and/orRead More »

Micro worms culture: preparation and care

betta fish care

Micro worms culture: preparation and care See how simple and feasible it is to maintain the culture of micro worms, a very interesting and proper food for the first days of life of Bettas fry. They are not the only option, but among the sources of food available at any given moment, it canRead More »

Design of betta greenhouses for selective breeding

betta fish breeding

Design of betta greenhouses for selective breeding Dimensioning ornamental fish greenhouses, especially for bettas, requires medium and long-term planning and vision. This is because the number of fish tends to increase a lot, considering the number of fry that are born and survive each litter - which depends on the breeder's management. Often the breederRead More »