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Welcome to LABS, the Greater Los Angeles based IBC Chapter. Our goal is to bring together betta hobbyists located in Los Angeles and its immediate surroundings. Through our meetings and activities, we hope that you will be able to improve your bettabilities, expand your betta knowledge, make new wonderful friends, hear betta experts, learn more about the many aspects of breeding bettas as well as acquire, trade or give away breeding stocks. Oh, and let's not forget: HAVE FUN in the process :))). But the
best part is that all of this is yours to enjoy FREE of ANY dues!
W h a t w e a r e a b o u t . . . We are betta lovers just like you!
We want to help you , encourage you, guide you. We believe that all LABS members are equal, whether total beginner
or Grand Champion, whether breeding top stock or just keeping a few pet store
bettas. We welcome
diversity, creativity and input. Have a passion for bettas? Want to contribute
to the hobby and to our
club? Have extra time on your hands you would like to donate or special talents?
Dive right in! :). Our Club has none of the politics, personal agendas and ego trips that so sadly
often plagues the betta community. Everybody at LABS is friendly and cool. We welcome same.
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L A B S
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LABS email address is: |
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LABS was founded by Faith in 2002 and became an IBC affiliated chapter with the endorsement of the following 5 IBC members: Faith Jackie Granger
- president
A b o u t o u r f o u n d i n g I B C m e m b e r s . . . Faith Jackie Granger is the founder of www.bettatalk.com, the largest and most comprehensive betta website worldwide (currently ranking #1 on most major search engines) and she has been featured on Animal Planet, filmed by the Discovery Channel and BBC channel and praised in the DAILY NEWS. Her national and international television exposure has made her the public figure of our betta community . One of the most active betta sellers in the US, she created the very popular 'Apache" strain and brought back Double Tail opaques from extinction. A very seasoned betta breeder and expert, Faith has been helping the betta community for over 8 years now. People from all over the world seek her advice. Faith founded LABS in April 2002. Faith attends and supervises each LABS meeting and provides lectures and adviceto all LABS member, free of charge. Being able to consult with her in person is a great luxury in deed and a wonderful opportunity one should not miss. Barbara Scott is a physician and fish disease expert, who has written several articles on the subject for the general hobbyist. She served for several years as a moderator of both the emergency and betta forums on a popular aquarium website that she co-founded. Barbara enjoys keeping Betta splendens and imbellis as well as Rainbowfish and aquatic frogs. Barbara’s extensive knowledge of aquatic pathogens and the betta is a great asset to our club. Barbara now has her very own wonderful website and fish forum where she helps many. You can visit Barbara's website by clicking here. Patrick Ciccone
is a very
well respected seasoned breeder who has bred winning stock for many |
