Ny82 said:
What a beautiful pic! I love Irish setters. They are so graceful. Sorry about your loss
We are putting our faith in you because we all hear the stories about how risky it is to breed siamese fighters but you are very knowledgeable and have the experience so we trust you!
Good luck
Thanks, Ny82, I appreciate that about my lovely dogs - gone but not forgotten
Oooo, knowledgeable, not sure about that, still have so much to learn. I do my research though before attempting anything and therefore would hope to be able to achieve the goals I am hoping for. Therefore, bring beautiful healthy Bettas into the world.
TO ALL:
Can any further comments about the dogs from now on be put in the Topic with their image, so that we do not go of Topic in here
DreamertK said:
I'm a bit uncomfortable with any tank less than 10g, but if it was just for a betta I'd feel the bowl would have adaquet swimming area. My LFS somewhat recently has been trying to grab people into buying these round betta bowls that are sitting on top of ornately decorated metal pieces but those are probably more like 2L at best.
DreametK, firstly I appreciate you reaching out and asking the question in the first place
My thoughts, re:
"if it was just for a Betta", please be aware that in the wild they live in very vast areas of water although shallow, there is a misconception re: Bettas that we in the hobby need to assist in changing.
Re: your LFS, sadly often (not always) the LFS will be in it for profit and not for the welfare of the fish. I recently went quite a distance to view some fighters in an LFS. When I got there they were selling them in small plastic bowls to unsuspecting new comers, with no heating of filtration. The fighters in these bowls were lifeless and just sat on the bottom, very sad to see, especially in the UK. I walked away with nothing from this store and would not recommend it to anyone. Thus, please do not be guided by what the LFS are doing, but by the people who keep and know what is best for the fish from research and personal experience.
DreamertK said:
Bettas are no Michael Phelps. They're fat dad in a intertube at best, though even fat dad needs a decent sized home they also put a very constrict hold on stocking. I've seen some betta tanks in tanks 5L or less in this forum. At least I could explore the idea before going through with anything.
Inferior was a completely incorrect term for my statement as I was asking for the logistical possibility for the fish's health and happiness.
In respect to the Betta, they will swim as much as they can in the space they have been given. As with anything they can survive in a small area, but as someone has said before "surviving is not thriving". All my Betta boys are active and love to explore the area they have been given. They appreciate nooks and crannies and live plants to rest in. In respect to having seen some tanks for Bettas less than 5L, as per my thoughts before, this does not mean it is correct. I understand your thoughts of trying before investing further, but to be honest you will find that the water will not remain stable in such a small space and also any Betta will become lethargic accordingly.
As you were asking "for the logistical possibility for the fish's health and happiness" hopefully you have been given some guidance to ensure this outcome
A heater and filter (sponge is a good one for a Betta) as well as some places to explore and rest are the best way to ensure you objective. Therefore I would recommend you forget the bowl idea and consider a small tank, like many lovely ones on here for your Betta. You will find it more interactive and less work due to the water remaining at its optimum for the Betta to be comfortable.
As I started my response to you, I appreciate you asking the question here. However, if you want further advice and assistance on this subject, may I kindly ask that you start a new Topic on the subject, appropriately titled so that others will come and assist you in your mission to own a Betta. I am glad that you have found your "
betta resistance has been dwindling" and that you want to ensure a happy and healthy Betta - we look forward to welcoming you to the Betta Club
Can you add your location to your profile as it assists in advising you further, due to different countries products etc.
ReiRei said:
Beautiful Betta -
But. I voted no, as I'm in love with Crowntails only (; Haha
I love CT's too, yet my
has steered towards the Plakat. I used to find these less attractive but now own two lovely Plakats and love how strong and active they are.
