I have just recently heard that they have Giant Bettas. I need more information on this, like proper names, size... etc. And what peoples opinions are on purchasing one?Giant Bettas?
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I have just recently heard that they have Giant Bettas. I need more information on this, like proper names, size... etc. And what peoples opinions are on purchasing one?
I've heard 7"-9". I saw a web site before that you can order from but you'd have to pay shipping from Thailand.
I'm still skeptical about these "Giant" Bettas. A 4" Betta would look huge compared to the ones that they sell in pet stores that are usually sold at 2" So someone could be selling an old Betta claiming it as "Giant" I don't believe it. Last time I asked for pics, I just got "Trust me"
Lol giant gouramis and arowanas fit the description of a giant betta more than a oscar would, oscar can't even get air directly from surface. 
Bettas and gouramis are both anabantoids so that would explain it too.
Bettas and gouramis are both anabantoids so that would explain it too.
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/
B. splendens usually grow to an overall length of about 6.0 cm (~ 2.3 in), though some varieties reach 8.0 cm (3.5 in.) in length. In recent years breeders have been able to create "Giant Bettas" that exceed 8.0 cm (3.5 in.) due to the manipulation of a mutant gene. Although bettas are known for their brilliant colors and large, flowing fins, the natural coloration of B. splendens is a dull green and brown, and the fins of wild specimens are relatively short. However, brilliantly colored and longer finned varieties, such as veiltail, delta, superdelta, and halfmoon have been developed through selective breeding.
B. splendens usually grow to an overall length of about 6.0 cm (~ 2.3 in), though some varieties reach 8.0 cm (3.5 in.) in length. In recent years breeders have been able to create "Giant Bettas" that exceed 8.0 cm (3.5 in.) due to the manipulation of a mutant gene. Although bettas are known for their brilliant colors and large, flowing fins, the natural coloration of B. splendens is a dull green and brown, and the fins of wild specimens are relatively short. However, brilliantly colored and longer finned varieties, such as veiltail, delta, superdelta, and halfmoon have been developed through selective breeding.
I have sold on AB many giant juveniles. I used to get them from our pond farms back in PR, my father brought me once a short tail plakat tipped 5.5 inches. They look like mini pimas. I will try and dig up pics, but that was almost 10 years ago. I will try and dig up my old website.
Lupin;2330237; said:
Hmmm...maybe I've seen a lot of Giants and it just never dawned on me. I still can't get over the fact that people charge so much for them, when I guess I've seen them around since I was a little kid.
As has already been posted, they're genetic variant of B. splendens, which exhibit the gene for gigantism. They're not huge by any stretch of the imagination...4'ish inches, usually. As for buying them...well, IMO they're too pricey for what they are. Finnage development has gotten much better in the last 2 years on giants, but they're still not anywhere near as good as a top HM.