Hello Betta lovers and what's up everybody and welcome to my video
Today I have one question
Have you ever heard the terms of “black dragon”, “black mamba”, “black samurai” and “snow dragon”
If you've heard of it, then this video is right for you
Today I would like to presentation about 7 reality of black dragon betta
if you curious about this topic, check this out.
We start from number one
Cross breeding and Selective breeding
Every new blood is only always produced from cross breeding and selective breeding.
That's the reason, why cross breeding and selective breeding are important
Did you know that, actually black mamba, black samurai, and black snow dragon, are basically black dragon
they are the results of cross breeding and selective breeding
Until the pattern changes in the new generation of black dragon
and The question is why some people refer to this fish as black samurai and black mamba ?
What is the difference with black dragon.
We can see that the color of white scales on black mamba and black samurai is not as full as black dragon
White scales on black mamba are more tenuous
besides that this fish has a black base color on body.
Maybe this color pattern makes it look like a black mamba snake, while the scales on a black samurai, the pattern like a samurai sword
With white or copper on the top and black on the bottom.
Actually there's no standard for naming of the new colors pattern
This is a branding for Betta fish so that it gets attention in the national or international online market.
Everyone is free to give a name for betta fish
Usually people who first find a new pattern line or new color pattern that will give the name of the fish.
Number 2, Metalic, White chalk, and Full Mask
I'm sure you've heard the terms Black Copper Dragon (BCD) and Black Dragon (BD).
If we observe
the results of mating between male black dragon and female black dragon will produce 2 types of color scales
Namely the color of white chalk and the color of copper or metallic.
Black copper dragon and black dragon have a slight difference in the gloss of the scales
Black copper dragons have gloss scales like copper, while black dragons have white chalk scales that are not shiny like black copper dragons.
For people who are still common, it might be rather difficult to distinguish the color of dragon fish scales
But basically, both are beautiful fish.
And also you need to know that the more mature the black dragon betta fish,
then the color of white scales or copper on the head will get thicker and bind the face
In the popular term of dragon betta is full maks or full masking.
Number, 3 Fall and Rise
In 2015 the black dragon betta had become the most favorite fish and the price is very expensive
At that time in Indonesia
black dragon betta was phenomenal and the highest price in the market could reach 100 usd
But in 2017 the price of this fish has decreased very dramatically, the lowest price reaches 1 USD per fish
This price decline was caused by oversupply.
At that time, very many betta breeders who produced black dragon betta.
But in 2018 is very surprising for betta fish lovers
Black Dragon back enlivened the market with new color patterns.
At that time the black dragon came with a new name, namely black mamba and black samurai
Then in the following year the new strain reappeared, namely the snow dragon.
Number 4 Black Mamba/Samurai
First popular in Thailand
Thailand is the most successful country in producing new strains or new color patterns of betta fish
You need to know that In 2017 breeders in Thailand successfully modified or engineered the black dragon offspring to be a new generation
namely black samurai and black mamba.
In 2018, Indonesia began to import a lot of this betta
Besides that, breeders in Indonesia also began to breed black mamba and black samurai
Throughout 2018 this fish is very popular in the Indonesia online market
Even today, black mamba and black samurai are always loved by betta fish lovers all over the world.
My prediction until 2021 black mamba and black samurai will still be in demand by betta fish lovers
Besides that I am also still waiting for the red samurai
reportedly the genetic red samurai fish come from hellboy or red fancy.
Number 5, Price of Black Dragon, Black Mamba, and Black Samurai
Prices for black mamba and black samurai range from 30 - 100 USD
Actually there is no standard benchmark about the price of betta fish
Its all depends on the color quality, pattern, and form of the betta fish
The price I mentioned is the general market price.
You also need to know that some betta fish sellers usually auction their fish on social media.
Usually they are auctions on Instagram or closed online groups
This is the best way to get betta fish at relatively cheap price
If you take part in the auction. Make sure, you are in the same country with the seller, to make shipping fish easier.
Number 6, Some dragon can not flaring perfectly
Some dragon betta, usually have a problems with the gillcover
Usually the thicker the scales the more difficult to open the gillcover
But not a few also black or red dragon that can flaring perfectly.
What I want to emphasize that, when the betta fish cannot open the gillcover or flaring perfectly,
the fish cannot be calm when face to face with other betta.
Therefore if you want to buy betta fish black or red dragon
You should look at the video carefully so that you are not disappointed after buying
From the video you can know the character of betta.
Number 7, The scary dragon is Snow Dragon
Snow dragon is the only fish that has a white layer on its eyes
The appearance is really terrible and so beautiful.
This type does not only on black dragons, but also on the red dragon
Snow dragon has a special characteristic that is thick white color on the body
This white color is like snow on his body
Snow dragon became popular in early 2019
and finally if you have different opinion about dragon betta
You can write in colom comment
and I would like to say thank you so much for watching this video
and see you next time