Depends on what you want.... Non-conforming, non-competition grade usually cheaper.... For RM10.00, you could go to XIAN LENG in Shah Alam.... There got SD going for that price.... But usually, price is an indication of quality (note: usually, but not always)....

So what are you looking for? Those from breeders, or those slightly better than LFS?

i know.. nice betta, price aso nice.. but im student le.. so im looking for HM or crocktail.. not the best quality one like yewlin showin ( love to have it, but cant afford to have it).. jus lower grade heh.. cos some shop do sell in tat price with lower quality. but nowday hard to find heh..

hmm if can, i may go for breeder.. i think they have more fish.. i usually buy it from pet shop..

i got some SD and i can sell you at RM10.00 not included shipping cost , u interested...?

wow..didn't know about that also..thanks for the tip

will try with David turq female

No problem man.... In order to breed melano males, there are only 2 types of crosses that can be done:

1. Cross melano male with irids female (Royal Blue, Turquoise, Steel). Irids line are the color where the fishes are the best "melano" gene carriers. But do note that if you cross with any other color other than steel, the irids are will definitely be found even in the fins.

2. Cross melano male with melano female. Although melano females are reputed to be infertile, it is not ALL of them... most are... So if you have the time, space, and patience, then you could try breeding the fella against each and every female in your melano spawn.

Do try your hand with David's turq. Knowing his line, it would definitely have very strong melanism.

Oh ya, you could also read up this website.... This is where i get much of my genetics answers:

http://www.bettysplendens.com/articl...?articleid=961

hmm ic... i wonder how it look like heh..
yewlin.. where is ur shop located at ?

hi bro,

i'm not a breeder so i don't have any shop

betta is my hobby
maybe we can exchange knowledge for betta

Well, not all breeders have farms/shops also ma....

true also..

since i'm still newbie in betta so better i gain more exp first later will consider to build a small farm

ic. .so u as a hobbyist, breed at home?

quite interesting heh.. i breed em twice.. but fail to maintain them le.. i been killin hundred of them.. kinda sad bout it le..