definitely going to take the plunge...

[Hanako]

And here again are the un-knowing couple:

This is Deuce, blue super delta (green when using camera flash though)

And the lucky lady, Babe



But I have some questions though...

what kind of filtration should I get for a 33 gallon?

can the 33 gallon also be used as a spawning tank?

When should I start a baby brine shrimp culture?

I have a pH of about 7. Should I still use pH down?

I was told they're about 4 months, is that too old to breed?? Does Deuce have the finnage of an older male betta? (I re-e-mailed marianne to double check...)

When should I add anti-fungal? And is it completely necessary?



Thanks everyone...
It's mostly this forum that has got me into bettas !

 

[The ultimate_fish MaC dAddY]

wow, babe looks just stunning!


When I get my 10 gallon, and get it cycled i'm going to rescue 3 females and 1 male from wal-mart!

 

[MegTheFish]

When I get my 10 gallon, and get it cycled i'm going to rescue 3 females and 1 male from wal-mart!

And I'm buying my twice removed aunt a purple alligator that fancies cold chili.

Sorry, but I'm joining in on the off topic-ness...

BTW, nice pair!
And personally, I would spawn in something like a 10 gallon, a 33 seems awful big for teeny tiny babies.

 

[The ultimate_fish MaC dAddY]

That was kinda rude!

I really do try to rescue sick fish from Wal-Mart!

 

[Hanako]

wow, babe looks just stunning!


When I get my 10 gallon, and get it cycled i'm going to rescue 3 females and 1 male from wal-mart!

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That's great mac, just don't mix males and females together!!!

make sure to start a thread when you get them

 

[Hanako]

When I get my 10 gallon, and get it cycled i'm going to rescue 3 females and 1 male from wal-mart!

And I'm buying my twice removed aunt a purple alligator that fancies cold chili.

Sorry, but I'm joining in on the off topic-ness...

BTW, nice pair!
And personally, I would spawn in something like a 10 gallon, a 33 seems awful big for teeny tiny babies.

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thanks, meg!

perhaps I could section off part of the 33 gallon, and fill the water halfway to create a smaller space....hmmm


any other ideas anyone?

 

[MegTheFish]

That was kinda rude!

I really do try to rescue sick fish from Wal-Mart!

Sorry...yes, that was rude of me. Its just that when you rescue a fish from Walmart they'll just keep on getting more and more in so it doesn't really help..but I don't want to discuss this (again) in somebody else's thread.

perhaps I could section off part of the 33 gallon, and fill the water halfway to create a smaller space....hmmm

That would work! Atleast I think it would.

 

[OohFeeshy]

The 33g will be fine as a growout, its easier to spawn in something smaller though for cleaning purposes (amongst other things). Nice pair, 4 months isn't too old (I'm pretty sure). You add the anti-fungal when you put the pair in, I think the idea is it stops the eggs fungusing. Umm.... bbs don't take long to hatch, I'd put them on a day or so before you need them.

 

[Hanako]

so for the grow out, a couple of sponge filters will do?

 

[MegTheFish]

so for the grow out, a couple of sponge filters will do?

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Yes, as you don't want to use an HOB because it will suck up the fry.

 

[bkk_group]

When should I add anti-fungal? And is it completely necessary?



Thanks everyone...
It's mostly this forum that has got me into bettas !

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i'm of the opinion tha the less chemicals used the better. never used anti-fungal during our breeding, not necessary IMO.

 

[Hanako]

i'm of the opinion tha the less chemicals used the better. never used anti-fungal during our breeding, not necessary IMO.

Hmm yes marianne at bcbettas (where I got them from) is also of the opinion that no chemicals should be used. I really don't want anything bad to happen though, considering that I'm keeping all fry in one grow out...

What is the cause of fungus usually?

 

[Synirr]

What is the cause of fungus usually?

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Fungus is the cause of fungus
Bettas have antifungal agents in their saliva, but some have more than others and this could cause the eggs of certain males to be more prone to fungus than others. Also, unfertilized eggs are more likely to fungus than fertilized ones, so if the male isn't diligent about removing unfertilized eggs, this also increases the chances of fungus spreading and infecting fertilized eggs.
I agree with bkk though, just don't add chemicals if they aren't absolutely necessary.