Goddess of Darkness

[Emokidz]

Known as the Goddess of Darkness and also the 'Gem of Ayer Hitam', the elusive Betta persephone. 'Ayer Hitam' is really a sight to behold in full colouration. I was fortunate enough to come by the opportunity of collecting this rare species during the recent mass (mini ) order which fellow wild betta enthusiast, Mudskipper, had kindly organised.

The pair has started colouring up and are feeding well. Here are the photos I promised to share (not very sharp though.. they keep moving! ..Also, my shaky hands and poor picture taking skills contribute a lot too! Haha). I'm not sure if there's a difference in the muar and Ayer Hitam strains, but the ones from Ayer Hitam do come across as slightly redder (comparing their pelvic fins). Or it's probably just the great quality of Hermanus's fish! Do enjoy!





Beautiful irids along the body length.


Flaring at it's own reflection in a mirror I placed beside the tank.


I like this shot (though unclear) as it brings out the blue dorsal which can be seen only at certain angles - of which I only managed to capture in a few shots (this being the best one >.<)


An underview, the red colouration of the body still remains, characteristic of the coccina complex members.


Thanks for reading!

[similus]

Nice nice...

[Aquanoob]

Mind PM me the cost of this beauty?

[sianxz]

Nice betta you got there

[Mudskipper]

Wow...nice nice nice. Worth every penny. My unimac male has also coloured up and is looking all spiffy. My only regret...didn't order more.

[Emokidz]

Nice nice...

Thanks! Hope your Rubra pair is doing fine!

[Emokidz]

Mind PM me the cost of this beauty?

Hi! I got it from the recent "Ordering wild betta from overseas" thread. Hermanus's stock/price list is there. Hope it helps!

[Emokidz]

Nice betta you got there

Thank you! Are you keeping any wild bettas too?

[Emokidz]

Wow...nice nice nice. Worth every penny. My unimac male has also coloured up and is looking all spiffy. My only regret...didn't order more.

Yes! Very nice! Quite happy I got them too. I'm sure the Unimacs look great after they settle in and start eating regularly! The only problem I have with larger Betta are aggression (hard to comm them) and limited real estate space to cater to them! Otherwise I'd try them too. Haha!

[exotic_idiot]

Wow.. Finally you all been waiting for, has arrive...
Looks good there.. Regreted I didn't order.

[Mudskipper]

I regret I didn't order more...may make a trip to Jakarta early next year...will let everyone know beforehand.

[exotic_idiot]

Sure bro, let me know too.. Might be keen to order some too..
For a safer start better order 2 pairs for a type on case of any misfortune.

[dragonn]

Nice Darkness!!! haha

[12end]

Wow, thats a really nice type of betta you have there. Thanks for sharing!

[exotic_idiot]

Bro Emo, any good news in breeding the pair?

Ar... Bro mudskipper, when are you going jakata?

[Shi Xuan]

Bro Emo, any good news in breeding the pair?

You can read more about the updates here;
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum/showthread.php/80185-Finally...-Fries!

[exotic_idiot]

Thanks for the link bro shi xuan, really interesting thread..
Great to have fellows hobbist maintaining the line.

[Emokidz]

Haha... thanks for reading and for the complements. Hope you enjoyed reading through the whole process.

[exotic_idiot]

Yes, do enjoy the process of reading and going through all your exciting spawning.
Even through mine till now no actions..

[Emokidz]

Haha. How long have you been keeping your pair? I don't know many people who keep this species though. Always looking for people to swap with to expand the gene pool.