Purple Betta Fish

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True purple bettas are a rare and coveted treasure in the fishkeeping world. Finding a betta with a genuine, deep purple coloration is almost unheard of, making them incredibly valuable.

Often, bettas marketed as “purple” will have shades of blue, red, or lavender. While these shaded purples are still quite rare and beautiful, they won’t command the same astronomical prices as a true, solid purple betta. Even these shaded varieties are considered prized and can be quite expensive to acquire.

Why Are Purple Bettas So Rare?

The allure of a pure purple betta lies not only in its stunning beauty but also in its rarity. This captivating color isn’t a natural occurrence in the betta world. It’s the result of a fascinating interplay of genetics and selective breeding.

The Genetic Puzzle

True purple bettas owe their unique coloration to a rare genetic mutation. This mutation doesn’t occur frequently, making it incredibly difficult to breed for. While breeders can increase their chances of producing purple bettas by focusing on lines with blue, pink, and red coloration, the final outcome remains a matter of chance.

A Matter of Luck

There’s no guaranteed formula for breeding a pure purple betta. It’s essentially a lottery, with the odds stacked against breeders. Even with careful selection and meticulous breeding practices, the appearance of a true purple betta is often a delightful surprise.

The Allure of Shaded Purples

While true purple bettas are a rare gem, their close relatives, the blue-purple bettas, are slightly more common but still quite elusive. These fish also carry the rare genetic mutation, resulting in a stunning blend of blue and purple hues. However, even these shaded purples remain prized possessions for betta enthusiasts, reflecting the challenges of breeding for this unique color.

The rarity of true purple and blue-purple bettas underscores the intricate world of betta genetics. These stunning colors are a testament to the artistry of nature and the dedication of breeders who strive to preserve and enhance these rare and captivating traits.

How To Take Care of Purple Betta Fish

In the vibrant world of betta fish, where colors burst forth in dazzling displays of reds, blues, oranges, and greens, a truly unique and captivating hue stands out: purple. But unlike the more common colors, true purple bettas are not a natural occurrence. They are the result of a captivating interplay between genetics and the careful hand of breeders.

Unveiling the Genetic Mystery

The secret behind the purple betta’s mesmerizing color lies in a rare genetic mutation. This mutation doesn’t occur frequently, making it a true treasure in the betta world. While breeders can increase their chances of producing purple bettas by focusing on lines with blue, pink, and red coloration, the final outcome remains a matter of chance. It’s like a genetic lottery, with the odds stacked against them.

The Quest for Purple Perfection

Imagine the dedication of breeders who meticulously select and pair bettas with the best possible genetics, hoping to coax out that elusive purple hue. They spend countless hours observing their fish, meticulously recording their lineage, and carefully analyzing their offspring. Their goal is to unlock the secrets of the purple gene, hoping to create a line of bettas that consistently produce this sought-after color.

The Allure of Shaded Purples

While true purple bettas are a rare gem, their close relatives, the blue-purple bettas, are slightly more common but still quite elusive. These fish also carry the rare genetic mutation, resulting in a stunning blend of blue and purple hues. They may not be a solid purple, but they possess a captivating charm that makes them highly sought-after by betta enthusiasts.

The Price of Rarity

The rarity of true purple and blue-purple bettas translates into a significant price tag. These fish are considered prized possessions, reflecting the dedication of breeders and the challenges of breeding for this unique color. Their value is a testament to the artistry of nature and the dedication of those who strive to preserve and enhance these rare and captivating traits.

How Much Does a Purple Betta Fish Cost?

The rarity of purple bettas, both true purple and blue-purple, naturally translates into a higher price tag compared to your average betta. The price you’ll pay will depend on the specific shade and the breeder’s expertise.

While still considered rare, blue-purple bettas are generally more readily available than their true purple counterparts. You can typically find these stunning fish for around twenty dollars from reputable breeders and online retailers. This price point makes them a bit more expensive than your average betta, but still a reasonable investment for those seeking a unique and beautiful fish.

Conclusion

As you’ve journeyed through the world of purple bettas, you’ve discovered the captivating story behind these rare and beautiful fish. From their unique genetics to the challenges of breeding them, you’ve gained a deeper appreciation for the allure of this captivating color.

SOURCE: BETTAFISHINFORMATION.COM

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  2. this is not only wasteful it’s freaking atrocious!! taxpayers are paying $750,000 for EACH graduate who ends up in a menial job making $17,000 a year–and they quit those jobs after a few months. so where’s the $$ going?

    Federal ‘Job Corps’ Spends Up To $764K Per Graduate. Participants Go On To Earn $17K Annually.

    The $1.8 billion job training program for impoverished youth could be DOGE’s next target after dismal stats are revealed.
    By Luke Rosiak

    Apr 29, 2025 DailyWire.com

    A Labor Department program designed to train 16- to 24-year-olds to join the workforce spends more per person annually than Ivy League colleges, but participants wind up making minimum wage on average — raising questions about whether it should continue to exist.

    The Job Corps pays teenage runaways, high school dropouts, and twentysomething ex-cons to live in dormitories and receive their GEDs and vocational training. The national cost per graduate was $188,000, with the average graduate staying 13.5 months. Of more than 110 campuses, the 10 least efficient averaged a cost of $385,000 per graduate. Job Corps participants earn $16,695 per year on average after leaving the program, according to new government data.
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    Nearly $2 billion in federal taxpayer money is spent annually on residential Job Corps campuses, a boon for the for-profit contractors who run them. But the dismal statistics about the program’s efficacy have never been fully public until the Trump administration released a “Transparency Report” last week.

    The Job Corps has only a 32% graduation rate, though statistics have typically been calculated using a misleading definition of “graduate,” which bumped the number up slightly to 39%. Of about 30,000 enrollees in the 2023-24 school year, roughly 10,000 were expelled for misconduct, 5,000 were booted for absconding, and 5,000 dropped out for other reasons. The average cost per enrollee, including those who dropped out or were expelled, was $50,000, with an average stay of 7.5 months, working out to $80,000 per year.

    The Old Dominion Job Corps campus in Monroe, Virginia, had 95 enrollees in 2023, at a cost of $137,000 each. Only 17 successfully completed the program, amounting to a cost of $764,000 per graduate. Old Dominion is operated by ODLE Management Group LLC, which runs several campuses.
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    The Daily Wire reported this month that thousands of young people have been the victims of assault and other crimes at Job Corps campuses, including a transgender-identifying girl who was assigned to live with a 23-year-old man who was charged with raping her.

    A decade of oversight by government auditors and news media has found that the program attracts criminals and that some staff look the other way to avoid expelling members, which would lead to lost revenue — or negative attention — which could jeopardize the program.

    At the Old Dominion campus with 95 enrollees, the campus officially reported 46 disciplinary infractions. At the Gary campus in San Marcos, Texas, there were 633 disciplinary incidents among 1,191 enrollees. The Oconaluftee campus in Cherokee, North Carolina, had 205 infractions over 162 enrollees, amounting to more than one per person.

    The latest quarter of data showed that 72% of graduates were placed in jobs, though past investigations have found some Job Corps centers cooking the books on those numbers. The Gadsden campus in Alabama reported a 40% job placement rate, while the Gulfport campus in Mississippi claimed 100%.

    Job Corps participants were typically not capable of remaining employed for long. After exiting the program, fewer than half had a job a few months out and were still working that job at the one-year mark.

    YouTube is full of videos of Job Corps “students” viciously fighting each other, and participants interviewed by The Daily Wire described a culture that is racially charged, where dysfunction dominates, and “snitches” are physically assaulted. Democrats have moved to lower behavioral standards even further by introducing a bill making it harder to expel students.

    Contractors pay recruiting bonuses for finding prospects, and participants are paid to take part in the program in addition to covering their room, board, and medical. One recent graduate told The Daily Wire that contractors conceal the program’s failure to keep the cash coming, and that many participants wind up working in menial jobs they could have done without the expensive training.

    “A lot of reasons they allow dangerous behavior to go covered up, as I imagine you may know, has to do with the entire program being a numbers game. The program also fails to complete its actual goal, which is to help at-risk youth find jobs,” he said. “I can’t think of a student I knew that has a job in the trade that they trained for. They have jobs in fast food.”

    “A lot of these kids, their mentality is like middle schoolers. I’d say it’s equivalent to an inner city high school but with dorms. Because it’s with dorms, anything like fights or sexual assaults could happen at any time. Something’s gonna happen every day. Not everyone is a gangbanger but the vast majority are,” he added.

    GEDs are already available at no cost to young adults from most school districts, and unions often offer free training in the trades, making Job Corps’ value proposition dubious — though the nearly $2 billion a year spent on the program means that contractors will lobby hard to preserve their cash cow.

    As part of its Department of Government Efficiency initiatives, the Trump administration may recommend significantly cutting Job Corps’ budget next year, a source familiar with the matter told The Daily Wire.

    On April 1, the Labor Department said new enrollees will not be accepted at two Maine campuses. The Penobscot campus cost $91,000 per enrollee and had a 41% graduation rate, while the Loring campus cost $42,000 per enrollee, with only 38% completing the program.

    “Taxpayers deserve to know the facts and outcomes of their multi-billion-dollar investment,” Labor Department Acting Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Lori Frazier Bearden said in a statement. “This report underscores the department’s commitment to program transparency and accountability – both of which are essential for effective oversight, informed policymaking, and maintaining public trust.”

    As The Daily Wire previously reported, eligibility requirements say that only people on welfare or living in poverty are eligible for the Job Corps, that refugees and non-citizen parolees are eligible, and that “no individual shall be denied enrollment in Job Corps solely on the basis of contact with the criminal justice system, except for the disqualifying felony convictions of murder…child abuse, or a crime involving rape or sexual assault.”

    The program requires that applicants not be able to read at higher than an eighth grade level, saying they must be “unable to compute or solve problems… at a level necessary to function on the job, in the individual’s family, or in society,” or he must be homeless, a runaway, a high school dropout, or a victim of sex trafficking.

    https://www.dailywire.com/news/job-corps-spends-764k-per-graduate

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  7. Good night, Pat! I’ll be making a long shopping trip tomorrow early afternoon since I’ve got to get all of my annuals – more mulch, too. I’ve got 4 bags left from last year but I need more. I’ll probably spend an hour at Menards alone! LOL

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