They Have Arrived!

[Frollickyfish]

My Betta Imbellis have arrived! Im a tad confused though as they dont look much like the pictures Ive seen on Googling them! There is one who is the largest and very green, hes also a bit of a bully and then one small one who is quite dull and then the others are bright purple! They look fairly young and their fins are a bit battered so maybe with a bit of TLC and time they will change but regardless, they are soooo cute!
Heres some photos but they arnt great as they were still in the bag.

 

[Phoenixbaby]

they dont look like imbellis to me

 

[Frollickyfish]

they dont look like imbellis to me

Thats what I was thinking! Any ideas what they might be? The purple ones have horizontal stripes on them.

 

[Phoenixbaby]

where did u get them from and how much?

im 99% sure they are splendens, not imbellis

 

[Frollickyfish]

where did u get them from and how much?

im 99% sure they are splendens, not imbellis

I rang up and ordered them from here http/www.chiltonaquatics.co.uk/ They were a fiver each. Dont really want to ring them and ask as Im new to Bettas and dont want to make a prat of myself Lol!

 

[Frollickyfish]

where did u get them from and how much?

im 99% sure they are splendens, not imbellis

I rang up and ordered them from here http/www.chiltonaquatics.co.uk/ They were a fiver each. Dont really want to ring them and ask as Im new to Bettas and dont want to make a prat of myself Lol!

 

[MermaidMel]

They are normal splendens me dear

 

[Frollickyfish]

They are normal splendens me dear

Bu**er! So how do I know if they are male or female? Could they be PK males?

 

[Phoenixbaby]

u would pay more than a fiver for imbellis

ring them up and tell them they have mis-sold them and u want a refund in full

 

[bronzecat]

Hi
I'm no expert at identifying imbellis, but i do know they come in various forms. Take a look at this link imbellis

See if you can get some clearer pics

 

[Phoenixbaby]

even with comparison, u can see they are just splendens

again, u wudnt get imbellis for a fiver each x

 

[Frollickyfish]

Well I rang and spoke to the wife and she assured me that they are Imbellis but she is going to get her husband to give me a ring.

 

[Phoenixbaby]

Im sorry but they are not imbellis

 

[newfishy]

the wife is either lieing or stupid, those are plain betta splendens. you are going to have to push to get your money refuded for these girls because it sounds like the sellers are trying to hose you.

 

[Phoenixbaby]

agreed newfishy, i was like hmmm woa they aint imbellis, ive been trying to source some for ages and no way do they sell for £5 per fish