We are Arizona’s one and only Betta Club. We have members all over the state. We are also recognized by the IBC which is the International Betta Congress. Meaning we follow the ethical standards of the IBC which is:
“…..It is the policy of the IBC that members who sell trade or give betta to other must represent the description of the betta in a proper manner so as to assure that the buyers, consumers or recipients are not misled. An intentional misrepresentation would be a violation of the IBC policy and Code of Ethics.
Moreover, it is the policy of the IBC, that when betta are entered in a show, all such betta should be raised and bred by the entrant or exhibitor unless clearly stated otherwise. Failure to comply with this policy would be contrary to the IBC Code of the Ethics.
The IBC does not participate in the fighting of fish.
The International Betta Congress expects all members to conduct transactions with all parties in a responsible, fair and ethical manner in all business dealing concerning the purchase and sale of betta stock and supplies. While we hope that all disputes be amicably resolved among the parties, the Congress, however, is not an enforcement agency for the transaction of betta stock and/or supplies nor can the IBC mediate disputes involving members or any individuals over said transactions.
The IBC believes that if all members abide by these simple guidelines we will have a happy, fun and stimulating club.”
We try to hold meetings every month but if not every other month on Sunday afternoons. We discuss betta issues such as spawning, showing and basic care. There are usually fish to trade, betta food, live foods, and fry food at the meetings as well as other possible knickknacks. We also have more in-depth discussions regarding genetics of form finage, color and size.
Feel free to attend one of our meetings! We love to meet other fanciers! And we promise we won’t bite…..