Wild betta in competitions

**Edwin1987** · 14th Jan 2015, 19:29

Hi all wild lovers!! Just a quick check, saw some competitions overseas have a category for wild bettas. Any one knows how they judge the fishes ? And is there any upcoming competitions in sg? Would love to put my pair in for the fun of it if have!!

**Shi Xuan** · 16th Jan 2015, 22:24

Originally Posted by Edwin1987

Hi all wild lovers!! Just a quick check, saw some competitions overseas have a category for wild bettas. Any one knows how they judge the fishes ? And is there any upcoming competitions in sg? Would love to put my pair in for the fun of it if have!!

Honestly, it is difficult to judge wild fish. Judging is more likely done based on the form, ie. Any slight deformity etc. Nothing much. The objective of showing wild fish is probably to raise more awareness among the public of other betta besides the usual splendens that we see.

The upcoming Aquarama is a good chance to show your macrostoma through the Singapore Betta club, I think. You might want to contact the relevant club person-in-charge to see if it is possible for you to show your fish at the exhibition booth.

However, for delicate betta like macrostoma, IMO I think it's not the best option to do so, as moving them around creates unnecessary stress and there is even a possibility of them dying.