Recent content by Canadian Ginger

Quite honestly, I've found it quite easy to take care of a betta while in school. I'm not sure where you're going to school, but in Toronto I've never heard of anyone attempting to pour stuff into someone's tank (strangers or otherwise). That would be totally ridiculous and beyond immature for...

I'm not sure what to do for JoJo Chinto right now. It's very clear he's sick, but I'm unable to determine whether it's finrot or something fungal. I noticed some irregularities when he stopped eating (something I noticed when I saw all the food leftover, something he's never done). I also saw...

Introducing my newest betta, Métis! Got him at PetSmart a few weeks ago, but I had him at the boyfriend's place and only just brought him home today. He's not an aggressive betta at all, which is strange to me because Jojo Chinto is so flare-happy. He is also very small compared to Jojo (who is...

No one is really criticizing you, they are just trying to help you and keep your fish safe and healthy. It's true, you shouldn't breed unless you know what you're doing. I bought my first betta without knowing what was required, and people on here seemed just as harsh when telling me what needed...

is not enjoying switching tanks around!

Are you able to have someone come over once in a while to feed your fish and make sure they are okay health wise? It's not like you need someone to stay in your house to watch them, just have a friend or family member drop every few days if you're really concerned. Personally, I think your...

Okay, I'm looking for some betta breeders in Canada. Preferably Toronto but I'm willing to have them ship from elsewhere in Canada. I know this is a long shot, but I figure that someone on here must have a Canadian buddy who breeds some decent bettas. I got my first betta from the lfs and...

Beautiful betta, very similar to my own with the multi-colouring. I also love the idea of the terracotta pots! I've been looking for something for my own betta Jojo to make his own, and I love the idea of the pots. I think I'll try something similar, thanks for the idea! :D

If there's one thing I regret about getting my first betta, it's not having the proper equipment ahead of time. I've owned my betta for almost 4 months now and I am only just getting him into a tank I feel is appropriate and fair to him. I have a very hardy betta named Jojo Chinto who has...

Well it's been a few more days and Jojo still hasn't adjusted to the light yet. I'm switching him into another tank in a few days, and that one has a different light with a lower wattage. I'm hoping he'll get more comfortable with the new light soon. Thanks for the advice everyone, you're all...

Okay, so Jojo Chinto is currently in his new 5 gallon set-up. He has been in it for about a week, and he loves the extra space and all the fake plants he can hide behind (the same night he was put in the tank, he made a giiaannt bubblenest!). The only problem with his tank? The light seems to...

Honestly, if you know the fish is going to die at this point it's probably better not to get your friend mad at you over it. Focus instead on convincing her not to get another betta after. If you're reeeaallyy dead set on helping the fish, just take him. Or offer to buy him from your friend...

I always name my pets. The thing with me is I always have to have crazy names I know no one else will come up with, just so mine are individuals and no one else will have that same name for their pets. For example, my betta is named JoJo Chinto and I just got a red-eared slider turtle and named...