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Perspectives on the GloFish Betta: An Interview with the IBC President and IBC Judging Board Chair
Earlier in February 2020, GloFish®LLC unveiled its new fluorescent species, the GloFish® Betta. This new betta’s debut prompted a response from both the International Betta Congress President, Holly Rutan, and IBC Judging Board Chair, Gerald Griffin. We share their...
Greater San Diego Betta Chapter (GSDBC) District Show, November 2019
Earlier this November 2019 saw the Greater San Diego Betta Chapter (GSDBC) host its first district show – which it co-hosted with the San Diego Tropical Fish Society (SDTFS). This Betta District Show was sanctioned by the International Betta Congress (IBC)....
Poetry: “Betta Family Tree” by Cricht Ruediger
The betta swims with its flowy tail As it happily steers with its fins. And as the betta breathes, it tells its fry How its life has wonderfully been. The see-through fry begin their own life As the betta generations continue. The fry extend ancestral lineage --...
Poetry: “The Betta I Love” – by Aure Ruediger
One star-filled night I made a wish, And, in the morning, I had a betta fish. It had a very pretty tank, One that did not break the bank. I tried to make it impressively flare, But he gave me a rather aloof glare. Still, I wanted him to compete in a show, So I...
Almond Leaf Prep for Your Betta Tanks
The leaf from the sea almond, tropical almond, or Indian almond tree (Terminalia catappa) is popular amongst betta keepers and breeders. Why? Almond leaf usage enhances the health of their fish. Almond leaves release tannins, giving the water a tea-like appearance....
Welcome to the GSDBC Blog Page
The Greater San Diego Betta Chapter (GSDBC) is delighted to open our blog site. In conjunction with GSDBC's purpose, this blog shall promote the love of bettas -- not only with factual articles on betta care and betta stewardship but also with expressive forms like...