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Reference Desk
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Glossary
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Common Terms and Abbreviations:
ST Single tail.
DT or DBLD Doubletail.
CT Crowntail.
HM Halfmoon.
ct (not capitalized) Comb tail.
SD Super delta.
VT Veiltail.
Spawning Terms:
Fry Babies that are over the free-swimming stage.
Larvae- Babies (fry) under the free-swimming stage.
Free-swimming- The fry are capable of swimming around and eating, they will now swim horizontally as apposed to hanging tails down vertically.
Breeding Bars or Stripes Vertical bars female betas get when ready to spawn or when feeling aggressive.
Fear Stripes Horizontal bars females and males get when scared. Note If there appears to be no reason your fish has fear stripes, he/she may be sick. Refer to the Health section.
Bubblenest A nest made up of tiny bubbles which a male betta will build fro the female to lay her eggs in when he wants to spawn. Note- A bubblenest is a good sign that your fish is happy and thriving.
Java Moss- A thick mossy plant used by many breeders in spawning tanks; it serves as a hiding place for the female betta, as well as protection for the fry.
MWs Microworms (Panagrellus Redivus) Small microscopic worms in the order of Nematoda, often used for the first week or so to feed to the fry. Good to keep a culture of!
BBS Baby brine shrimp. Small shrimp often used for feeding young fry. Very handy!
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Last updated on 6/20/2004
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