Here at the IBC
we keep betta, breed betta, show betta, and most
of all, we talk betta to anyone who wants to talk
about them.
 We look for color, fins, deportment; and we love
to argue, which is the most important. Some study
the genetics of a betta, some could care less about
all of the above and just want one of these
people-friendly fish to call a pet.
Wherever you are we would like you to look into
our club and see if you might want to be part of it.
We have seminars, put on betta shows, have betta
auctions and sometimes just talk. Look in the
"Chapters" page to see if there is a local chapter
near you.
Official IBC Code of Ethics:
IBC members welcome everyone who is interested
in betta, whether new at owning and/or raising
betta or an old pro who has raised thousands.
The IBC feels there is room for all betta
enthusiasts, young or old, new or experienced,
individuals, families, team or commercial
breeder.
The IBC is a club of individuals, families,
teams, and commercial breeders who support the
keeping, breeding, and or the showing of betta
bred by members, the research into the genetics
of the betta and support of the preservation of
the wild species through the Species Maintenance
Program.
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.
Adopted 7/12/03 (Amended 6/18/04)(
Amended 6/11/06 )
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