I've Gotta Stop Going...

[K.J.]

Last night I went to Petsmart keeping in mind I wanted a 1 gallon tank for my new female, Nyx, who was stuch in a gallon jar. I found it and passed the betta section. Naturally I wouldn't have just 'passed' it. I looked around. Most of the bettas were tiny and weren't moving. The only one who was was an exception ally pretty, medium-sized steel blue crowntail. He was flaring at a half-dead male. I bought him at 3.49 ( ) and took a 2.5 gallon tank for him. It was around 9.00 dollars. Anyway, I took him and the two tanks home and put Nyx in the new tank, and him the 2.5 one, seeing as how I figured he might want more swimming room. Added Salt and conditioner to both of them. Right now he is basically going crazy over Nyx, flaring and everything. He, unlike Nyx, WILL eat the pellets.

But.. I also got freeze dried brine shrimp and none of them seem to like it. Not even Nyx, who I figured would.

 

[e11cloud]

I'm not suprised, to be honest. I highly recommend purchasing some frozen bloodworms and frozen brine shrimp...preferrabley Hikari brand. Thaw it out in a cup or shallow dish of tank water...I've posted before about it...it will simulate movement. The stuff at the surface might not be moving around for him to take interest. I don't recommend any type of dried foods until you get him eating...and do it as a snack. Good Luck.