The first and only course that will transform the way you breed your Bettas.
You love Bettas, but have you ever felt frustrated trying to improve your lines and only got unstable results? You are not alone in this journey anymore. This course will guide you with the tools to build the Bettas of your dreams, with stability and quality, generation after generation.
Defining a goal: color, color arrangement, and forms. Medical history. Reverse engineering. Test crossings. Consistent matrix selection. Information exchange with breeders. Genotype assignment. Bloodline management. Maintenance and improvement of the lineage.
Genotypes, genetic traits, and phenotypes explained in a didactic, linear, and clear way. The course is self-explanatory.
Superior Genetic Bettas
The revelation of secrets in a didactic, clear and linear way.
Genetic modeling for bettas, including new ones for non-red and blood red bettas. Adjustment of old models and much more!
THE PROBLEM: BETTAS WITHOUT GENETIC QUALITY
You’ve probably experienced this: crossings without a clear goal, unpredictable results, and Bettas that lose color or change throughout their lives. It’s a cycle of wasted time, money, and effort that can be avoided!
These mistakes compromise your breeding and affect the value of your bloodlines. But not anymore!
THE SOLUTION: BETTAS WITH GENETIC QUALITY
Bettas with colors and color distribution that are replicable and stable.
With our course, you will transform your breeding process. Imagine having Bettas with perfect and stable colors, impressive fin shapes, and genetics designed to last for generations. This is not a distant dream, but a reality within your reach. By learning how to select the right breeders, make planned crossings, and understand genotypes precisely, you will be able to breed top-quality Bettas. Bettas that will make everyone look and ask: "How did you do that?"
Throughout the course, you will learn clearly and didactically the genetic engineering behind Bettas, with no mysteries. Under the guidance of Vitor Chevitarese, you will learn to apply proven genetic strategies, design Bettas with defined traits, and even develop new bloodlines. The future of your breeding starts now!
Through the genetic history you make personal notes of the genotypes and traits found in your matrices. Learn how to manage bloodlines to maintain your lineage.
Define the objective, apply reverse engineering, identify traits and genotypes, use Punnett squares, search for matrices, perform test crosses, reproduce them, analyze the results and promote your lines!
Developed together, we combined efforts with experience and expertise to create this material. Based on academic experiences as a student, it presents significant didactics, facilitating content understanding.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
1. How will this course help me?
It will provide the knowledge and techniques to develop Bettas of quality (beautiful, stable, and replicable across generations).
How to choose and make crossings to ensure lineage quality.
The secret of reverse engineering to achieve the exact results you want.
Genetic management strategies to avoid inbreeding and improve your bloodlines.
2. What will I study?
We will cover the following key topics:
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In-depth study of genetic traits and genotypes
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Study of colors, color distribution, and forms in Bettas
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Presentation of our methodology to design a Betta lineage, whether it’s a new one or an already established one, including the maximum number of successive generations and their genetic management to avoid high inbreeding levels
3. What will I be capable of after completing the course?
By dedicating yourself to the material, filling in the study book, and applying your knowledge during the course, you will be able to:
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Have a general overview of Betta breeding and genetic management
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Create unique and high-quality Bettas: turn your spawn into stable masterpieces
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Design your own genetic legacy and leave your mark in the Betta world
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Be recognized as a Betta expert: you will no longer be just an ordinary breeder
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Apply genetic knowledge in practice in your fishroom or breeding setup
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Understand the importance of test crossings for obtaining a Betta lineage
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Identify and avoid specimens with marbling and red loss
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Design Bettas with precision
4. What are the technical features of the course?
Author: Vitor Chevitarese
Review: Guilherme David
Type: Pre-recorded lessons
Includes: Digital Study Book for filling in gaps to enhance learning
Study Book Format: PDF
Access duration: 12 months
Support: Periodically, we will post answers to students’ questions in the members’ area
5. What is the course syllabus?
Module 1: Basic Concepts in Genetics
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Basic genetics concepts
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Gene, DNA, genetic traits, chromosomes, gametes, loci
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Allelic genes, genotype, phenotype
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Homozygosity, heterozygosity
Module 2: The Iridescent Layer
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Color production processes in Bettas: required biochemical elements
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Theoretical color model in Bettas
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All traits related to iridescent colors
Module 3: The Black Layer
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Cambodia trait, blond, and how these genes affect phenotypes in iridescent and/or pigmented Bettas
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Melanophore size and its effects on black lace and melano phenotypes
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Why multicolored Bettas often appear when working with black Bettas
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Key breeding precautions
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Types of melanophores
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Superblack Bettas
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Marble trait, its effects in breeding, and difficulty to eliminate
Module 4: Red and Yellow Layers
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Extended red and red loss traits
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Non-red trait control
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Phenotypes like yellow, pineapple, chocolate, pink, orange, and their genetic modeling
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Discussion of non-red phenotypes
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Our genetic model for red and non-red
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Red pigmentation types (cherry red, blood red)
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Punnett square interactions
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Practical breeding management of females
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Variegated fin trait
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Butterfly case and technical observations
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Influence of the background layer (yellow layer)
Module 5: Betta Fins
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Introduction to Betta fin shapes: structures, types, branching, caudal peduncle quality, caudal lobe count
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Balance between body size and fin size
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Genes influencing caudal lobe count
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Ventralization in Bettas
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Phenotypical details of single tail (ST) Bettas
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Presence of the double tail (DT) trait
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Types of fin edges
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Crown tail trait and genetics
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Feather tail and rose tail phenotypes
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Dumbos, big ears, and big caudal plakat Bettas
Module 6: Betta Masks
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Study of mask traits in Bettas
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Current model and proposed new genetic model for mask types
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Case studies of Bettas with different masks
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Technical observations regarding partial or full mask phenotypes
Module 7: Giant Bettas
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What are giant Bettas?
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Crosses that result in giant Bettas
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Their natural habitat
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Our research and experiences with giant Bettas
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Current model for studying giant Bettas
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Our proposed model for giant Bettas
Module 8: The Art of Designing Bettas
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Predicting possible phenotypes in a spawn
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Theoretical occurrence percentages
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Visual observation of breeder phenotypes
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Information from our breeder lines
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Putting all learned concepts into practice
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Case study: black salamander – a currently non-existent line
6. Is there a guarantee?
You have 7 days to test the course. If you're not completely satisfied, we guarantee a full refund – no hassle. The risk is ours – the transformation is yours.
Your Instructor
60 years of experience handling and studying Bettas.
Vitor Calil Chevitarese began with Bettas in 1965.
Since 1978, he has studied Betta genetics through test crosses, information gathering, and exchanging ideas with other breeders. He now demystifies genetic traits and their effects on phenotypes.
Based on hands-on experience and standing on the shoulders of giants, he teaches how to design your own Bettas.
He is passionate about preserving existing lines and developing new ones. In this spirit, he teaches how to develop the black salamander Betta, stressing that no breeder succeeds alone – sharing breeders and knowledge is essential.
His greatest goal is to improve Betta stocks worldwide and support breeders in achieving success.
Note: You will not find all the information presented here anywhere else, since the betta research process presented here (analysis and observation of phenotypes) began in 1978, ensuring a complete learning journey, in addition to presenting and proposing improvements to already established genetic models.
Design your Bettas and create a legacy!
A course in constant evolution.
Join this deep dive into Betta DNA.
Transform your spawns through goal-oriented breeding selection.
Imagine designing Bettas with perfect colors, ideal form, and rare genetic traits… Now, you can!
Say goodbye to frustrating random crosses and unpredictable results.
Become a Betta genetics expert and take full control of your bloodlines.
Genetic models for Bettas, including new models for non-reds and blood reds. Adjustment of old models. A course and practical studies covering selective breeding and Betta genetics.
Revealing the secrets in a didactic, detailed, and linear way.
