CT Betta's at LFS

[crazywolf]

I'm not really into Betta's but I like the crown tail vareity. I was checking out the poor betta's in a cup at my LFS and like 50% or more were CT's is this normal? They had some really nice fish too. I saw a black and red one that was awesome.


Oh on a side note what's the smallest tank I can put one by itself in and still be humane. Like a 2g? Note nothing but he would be in there. Thanks

 

[BeccaBlain]

Hi! You can go as low as .5, but it isn't really suggested. Your betta will be more than happy in a 2 gallon by himself. In fact, he will think he is in fishie paradise. Give him a few plants and a cave, and he'll believe he is king of the world

Good luck! I hope you pick a betta that you'll really enjoy having. (And if he gets unhappy, stick a mirror near his bowl so he can flirt with himself )



Becca

 

[Auratus]

I think 2 gallons would be nice but they can live in 1 gallons.

Are you sure they are all ct's? Sometimes they just have really ripped up tails that resemble ct's.

If you can, get the black and red one!!! I think you would really like bettas. But be careful, they are addicting!

 

[Sorrell]

I have about half my bettas in 1 gals and they are very active and healthy. I hope you pick a good one...I'm jealous!

 

[Auratus]

Ok... sorrell...

Have you SEEN the betta in your avatar? People should be jealous of you!!!!

 

[Sorrell]

Ok... sorrell...

Have you SEEN the betta in your avatar? People should be jealous of you!!!!

Thanks Auratus! I just love him... Glad you do too, but c'mon a black and red CT is very tempting!

 

[crazywolf]

Are you sure they are all ct's? Sometimes they just have really ripped up tails that resemble ct's.

If you can, get the black and red one!!! I think you would really like bettas. But be careful, they are addicting!

I'm pretty sure. They have the sorta web finger look right? It's a little hard because they are in the cups so don't really flare so I can get a good look. You are right though now that I have started looking at them in the store they seem alot more interesting. I think I literally looked at everyone out of like 30. If I get him I'll take a pic. Also on the cave can you use the small flower pots for a cave for them or do you need something larger?





Thanks for all the quick replys. I have another question though. Do you have to cycle a betta tank like a normal tank?

 

[jacblades]

dont think you really need a cave but you can use a flower pot if you wash it very well.

 

[Sorrell]

What i do, and since you have other tanks you can too, is I take gravel from my other tanks to use in the betta tanks, then I fill with dechlorinated water and call it good. That way, you kind of get a head start by bring in a little bacteria from your established tanks. With how often you do water changes on a betta tank, you can pretty much stay in control as it cycles.

 

[crazywolf]

How often should I do a water change? I bought him

I also bought a 2g with an UGF and a 25w heater. Do I need the heater? I guess I should just ask for a nice link on bettas.

I'll post pics of him soon.