CalmedByFish Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 I'm researching getting a blue betta, but I specifically am choosing the species because I love the vibrant blue they often have. I'd be very bummed if I got a blue betta that later turned black or other colors. Is there a way to choose a blue betta that will stay blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 As far as I know, it's essentially random to the naked eye. IME, darker bettas tend to change color less often, but I've still had it happen - so it may be that a darker blue may stay blue. In my pea brain, I imagine it has something to do with the darker pigments overpowering other factors, but I have absolutely no evidence to back that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockEwe49 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 I did not know this happened to most bettas? I thought only koi bettas did this. Maybe wild bettas don't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 On 12/21/2021 at 7:55 PM, StockEwe49 said: I did not know this happened to most bettas? I thought only koi bettas did this. Maybe wild bettas don't? I think it's more prevalent in Kois, but I've definitely had bettas change drastically. The Platinum Bettas you see at big box stores often turn darker over time and end up kinda pinkish with some dark gray mottling almost in some cases. Brightly-colored reds tend to fade to a less brilliant shade due to age, I've noticed. But I have no clue which genetic line tends to have more issues with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Alien blue betta most likely would not lose that color. This feels like more of an issues for Betta splendens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 On 12/21/2021 at 7:02 PM, Beardedbillygoat1975 said: Alien blue betta most likely would not lose that color. This feels like more of an issues for Betta splendens. I just came across a picture of an alien blue a couple days ago, and my jaw dropped at the color! Can you tell me anything about aliens? ... is a question I thought I'd never ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laritheloud Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 I have a marbled blue and yellow plakat betta headed my way in early January. I'll let you know if he retains his beautiful colors! As far as Alien Bettas, all I know is that they're a wild-type hybrid and absolutely stunning to look at. Get a lid for your tank because wilds and wild hybrids are great jumpers. You can probably source them on Aquabid through a transhipper, but I know of a few reputable shops that also carry them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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