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The Hybrid Project
The Hybrid Project
Hi! I'm Heather Bea, a hobbyist betta breeder based in Raleigh, North Carolina. I began breeding bettas during the 2020 pandemic. What started as a way to pass the time has grown into a passion project that has spanned more then 5 years.
In 2024, I began rethinking the direction of my breeding program after noticing health and longevity concerns in some of my established lines. Inspired by the long-term health of my wild spadetail splendens, I launched a new project in 2025 exploring crosses between wild types and plakats with the goal of improving genetic diversity while maintaining the colors and patterns I love working with. I keep in touch with as many bettas as I can and keep detailed logs of their health so I can make better breeding choices.
This is a long-term project that will take years to evaluate, and I share the journey openly through this blog and my resources. My goal is simple: to learn, improve, and work with other breeders toward healthier, longer-lived bettas while sharing what I discover along the way.
2026 Spawns
2026 Spawns
Hatched 02/19/26
Plakat x [50x50 Hybrid]
Hybrid 08
100g greenhouse pond
Rehomed and next generation started!
Hatched 02/01/26
[50x50 Hybrid] x Plakat
Hybrid 07
100g greenhouse pond
The mom developed tumors and passed away. Spawn will not be continued.
Hatched 01/29/26
Wild x Plakat
Hybrid 06
(100g greenhouse pond)
Created Cello and somewhat marble bettas. Continued with Hybrid 14, 15, and 16!
2025 Spawns
2025 Spawns
Hatched 7/30/25
[50x50 Hybrid] x Wild
Hybrid 05
Aged and rehomed
I am really happy with a few bettas from this spawn. Continuing the line!
Hatched 7/21/25
Wild x HMPK
Hybrid 04
Aged and rehomed
I am really happy with a few bettas from this spawn. Continuing the line!
Hatched 5/5/25
Wild x Wild
Wild 02
Aged and rehomed
The fry were very slow growing, but developed a particularly nice female I plan to use. The males are too easy going.
Hatched 4/5/25
Wild x HMPK
Hybrid 01
Aged and rehomed
Pretty Hybrids were created that had slight spade tails and marble coloring. Bettas are healthy and vivacious, great spawn!
Bettas Part of the Project
Bettas Part of the Project
Here is a list of all the bettas who are part of the breeding project, their personalities, and death records. Arranged from Oldest to Youngest
Bettas without an age listed are still alive and thriving!
Sunflower
Wild Yellow Male 1
A little on the shyer side, was a good dad and easy on his partner.
3 Years - Old Age
Azalea
Plakat Marbel Female 1
Is top girl in the sorority, a bit spicy. Was good with breeding.
2 Years - Bloated and passed
Mallow
Plakat Gold Male 1
Had a great temperament, great dad. Was the final betta from my Yellow Koi spawn. Produced beautiful fry but weren't healthy.
2 Years - faded
Tulip
Wild Yellow Female 1
Was great in the sorority and spicy with her partner.
3 Years - Old Age
Delphinium
Plakat Marble Female 2
Excellent temperament in the sorority.
1 Year - Inured by heater, recovered, but passed 2 months later.
Ginger
Wild Yellow Female 2
Great in the sorority, good with breeding, excellent betta temperament
1 Year - Jumped tank while on loan to another breeder :(
H01 - Iris
Hybrid Marble Male 03
Excellent temperament, great with breeding, good dad, great betta.
1.5 years - Lost weight, recovered, passed suddenly with owner.
Dafodil
Wild Yellow Male 2
Proper Betta Attitude. Is a good dad, attentive, easy on his partner.
Rose
Plakat Marble Female 3
Excellent temperament in the sorority and with breeding. Produced gorgeous female bettas.
1 Year - sick and passed after breeding.
Poppy
Plakat Marble Female 4
A little spicy in the sorority, but doesn't abuse the other girls. Needed a strong temperament male for breeding.
1.5 years - tumors
Yarrow
Plakat Gold Male 2
A little lower energy for my tastes. Failed first spawn attempt. Spawned quickly second round. 3rd round was great!
H01 F1 - Prim
Hybrid Marble Female 1
Hybrid 01 Spawn Great temperament in the sorority, excellent when breeding. Great Betta!
1.5 - Bloated and passed
W02 F3 - Zinna
Wild Yellow Female 03
Wild 02 Spawn A little on the shyer side like her dad, but not too much that she is anxious. Great in the sorority.
H04F - Amaryllis
Hybrid 04 Female
Amaryllis is from the Hybrid 04 spawn. She has a great temperament in the sorority and for breeding!
H06F - Daisy
Sisters with Peony from the Hybrid 06 spawn. She has a wonderful temperament!
Parsnip
Larkspur
H06F - Peony
Peony is from my Hybrid 06 spawn! She developed the most color from all the fry. She is very polite in the sorority and was great during spawning!
Jasmine
H05 M14 - Hydrangea
Hybrid Cello Male 14 from the Hybrid 05 spawn. He has been gentle with his partner and a great dad.
Anthurium
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