94th Candy Churn | Fish production is water production

Although the size of the pectoral fins is not very large, the color of the body, the color of the fins, and the overall film are very beautiful, making it a specimen of Candy Churn. To obtain such an individual, one must either spend effort or money.

Most of the bettas introduced in this column are wild type or plastic cut. This is largely due to my taste as the author, but it is also due to the current trends in the Thai betta fish market.
When a new variety is released, we want to introduce it as soon as possible.

Some varieties may become popular and loved for a long time, while others are not so popular and disappear quickly.
I continue to take photos every day, hoping that this will serve as a record of the history of solid improvement.
To select such models, I often go to Bangkok's Chatuchak, commonly known as Sunday Market or Weekend Market, which I have introduced many times here.

The white color of each fin, including the pectoral fin, stands out, and the body color gives the impression that it is a little too mature. Even in these individuals, the body color changes as they grow, sometimes making them even more beautiful. In any case, if the owner likes it, it is the best individual.

The size of its pectoral fins, which is a characteristic of Churn, is also impressive, and the way they swim by flapping them is very cute. Unlike killifish and goldfish, it is rare to look at bettas from above, but looking at them from above is also a recommended way to enjoy churning.

There are many betta shops, each with its own unique selection of fish, and you'll be able to find just the right kind of fish when you visit one of these shops.
The downside is that if you go to a shop for a long time, you'll develop a favorite shop, and you'll end up getting stuck in a rut of shops you shop at. That being said, it's important to try new stores once in a while and check out stores you don't usually visit.

One day, I happened to take a quick look at the fish tank at the store, and my eyes caught my eye.
Although the Churn is very popular in Japan, many individuals have their characteristic pectoral fins cut off or have poor left-right balance, so they were not actively used as models for photography.
At the store was Candy Churn.
The colors were beautiful, but what I liked most was its body shape.
The characteristic large pectoral fin has no defects, and the left and right balance is beautiful.
Also, there is no rattling in the other fins, which is common with Churn, and the edges of all the fins are neatly arranged.
I thought this could be used as a model, so I immediately asked the shop owner about the price.

This is an excellent Churn whose pectoral fin is about the same size as the tail fin. The colors of each fin are beautiful, and it can be said that it is an individual that will be sold immediately if it is lined up in a store.

The answer I got back was the price I had expected, but there was one that I could buy two of, so I asked for a little service since I was buying two, and they kindly accepted.
I had intended to purchase it even if there was no discount, but recently I have learned how to negotiate discounts in Thai, so I often ask questions even if it doesn't work.
This type of communication allows customers to remember your face, which will be helpful for future purchases.
After getting my favorite model fish, I returned to my room and immediately started taking pictures.

I checked the details through the finder, and it was an extremely beautiful fish for a churn.
I liked it so much that I went to the same store the next week to buy some more, but unfortunately it was sold out and there weren't any of them.
So I showed the shop owner the photo I had transferred to my smartphone and told him I wanted more of this fish.
When the shop owner saw the photo, he asked if this was really his fish, but of course it was modeled after the one he had bought at the shop the week before.

The body color is rather plain for a candy, so it would be more appropriate to call it marble. The shape of each fin, including the pectoral fin, is beautiful, and when you look at these fish, you get the feeling that the churn has really evolved.

The contrast between the white of each fin and the red near the head is a very beautiful candy churn. As for Candy Churn, you don't often see strong yellow or orange individuals called Nemo.

I told him that I liked this beautiful fish and wanted more, and he told me that he was at the farm and that he would bring it to me next week.
This is a blessing because most of the Thai betta dealers will understand your work and will cooperate with you if you show them the actual photos you have taken.

The next week, when I visited the store, they had prepared five candy churns for me as promised.
Although it was slightly inferior to the first individual in terms of color, all of them were of perfect quality in terms of pectoral fins and body shape.
That being said, the seven individuals introduced in this column are all from the same breeder.

The charm of the Churn is the way it swims with its characteristic large pectoral fins flapping. If the coloring around the head of this individual were to extend to the back half of the body, the price might more than double.

Candy churns are also seen at other Chatuchak stores, but most of them have problems with the pectoral fins and cannot be used as models.
As with other improved varieties, even with the same name, the quality varies depending on the individual, and the price also varies accordingly.
Don't be fooled by the name or price, you should work hard to choose a good specimen with your own eyes.

I haven't had many opportunities to introduce Churn in this column, but from what I heard from Suisaku-san, the previous article on Churn was popular, so I'll be introducing more beautiful new faces when they appear. let's.

No. 94 Candy Churn

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