http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/ Upper Midwest Betta Association Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:05:46 GMT Becky Schultz http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4669 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4669 Rachel, Sounds like you're well-prepared. I know some people claim that the imports are fragile, but trust me-- they're not. One gallon squares only need a WC Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:01:17 GMT Rachel Kahler http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4668 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4668 He IS awfully cute.  I'm a sucker for the "monster" look.  Well, at least, what I think is monster, which is an opaque color over another color, like blue, Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:58:51 GMT spottedshell78 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4667 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4667 hello, i am new to the group. i have had bettas off and on for quite a few years. i now have four of them. three males and one female. i believe the males Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:07:53 GMT dogkrazy http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4666 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4666 I am all excited, my sweeties are coming. I think they will be here thursday My little tanks are all set up and waiting. Have a few pet store test "guinea pig Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:08:55 GMT Clay Mation http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4665 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4665 Hey, try this link...   http://www.bettysplendens.com/articles/page.imp?articleid=1642   That might clear things up for you.   Jessica ... From: dogkrazy Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:42:56 GMT dogkrazy http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4664 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4664 O, trying to scratch my head and figure things out. I have yet to find a definition for "branching" I thought it was the rays on the tail fin, but in some Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:17:23 GMT The Allegrees http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4663 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4663 Here are some helpful websites for you to check out.... www.bettysplendens.com Betty Splendens has LOTS of great info and she sells some really nice bettas Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:10:05 GMT Greg H http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4662 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4662 I lived in Lucas and Chariton for several years. Live on the north border now in Northwood, IA. I've purchased several fish from Randy and can vouch that he Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:26:31 GMT dogkrazy http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4661 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4661 I dont know if this group accepts attachments or not. if it does here are the bettas I won. Looking forward to getting them around jan 20th The black gold is Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:45:27 GMT Randy Barney http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4660 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4660 Becky Im Randy Barney Member of theupper Midwest club and 2time grand Chapion of the ibc in 86& 88 I breed just abou every color in Bettas Im from Rockwell Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:51:13 GMT Becky Schultz http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4659 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4659 Hi-- I grew up in Albia. Small world! (Am a dog person, too!) My experience with the imports was very good. They were very healthy and no special care was Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:31:44 GMT dogcrazyredhead http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4658 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4658 Hi, I live near Centerville, IA in Mo on the IA/MO line. I have had bettas off and on since I was a kid..many, many moons ago. Recently, I got back into them. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:45:49 GMT Tacotac http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4657 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4657 Hello, I am looking to get a betta soon, perhaps a nice one. I live in northeastern IL, and was hoping to find some local breeders of bettas in the area as I Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:02:27 GMT Randy Barney http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4656 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4656 Greg Ialso Have a spawn of Dt/male Chocolates? Jacks Yelllows 50 I and some must gas Frm Mohan Iwill call when they are ready Randy B ... From: Greg H To: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:49:46 GMT Greg H http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4655 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UpperMidwestBettas/message/4655 I changed their diet to less bbs and more dry food and most of them have come out of their swim bladder issue. Thanks for the advice. Greg