Newww Ct Betta! (Pics)

[ozzkilledtoto]

Ok so I got a new CT, i have not owned a betta in many years, I was much younger and didn't know jack about fish keeping. So you can imagine how long those fish lasted under my care ;\ But several tropical tanks and endless hours of research later I am a new uhh.. hobbyist. A better one anyway. Anywho, I have a 29 planted tank right now and a 10 gallon with lots of baby guppys. I went to petco and to my great surprise they actually had a very good upkeep on their fish and seemed fairly knowledgeable, and on top of that they had a wonderful assortment of crown tails, and double tails, half moons, etc.. I fell in love with two particular ones, a crown tail and a double tail. I literally spent like 35 minutes deciding which one I wan't. The crown tail was very dark and sinister looking and the other double tail was the complete opposite, very large flowy tail, Very bright heavenly colors, pastel rainbow, looked like an angel in comparison. I SOOOO badly wanted to take both, but I couldn't. I don't wan't a divider. And ofcourse I went for the evil lookin fishy. :] I am happy with my choice but it sucked so bad to leave the other one behind. Petco DID have an amazing selection though and perhaps when I invest in another 5-10 gallon I'll try to get my betta's brighter half. anyways.. PICS!! ... (I will be completely rescaping, perhaps live plants, definitely will add some background, I will post better pics then)

 

[Assaye]

He's lovely!

Even if you don't get live plants, definitely invest in some silk ones. They make all the difference to the bettas sense of security and general happiness levels.

I miss my CT =( he died a few months back

 

[BethK]

Ohhh he is lovely!

Remb, crank the temp up to 26-27, give him some blood worm and hiding places and his body color will lighten

 

[ozzkilledtoto]

yeah his tank water without a heater lingers around 78, I live in miami, heh. I definitely need those plants though. I have been feeding him frozen brine which he seems to love and until I can get some flakes I'm feeding him tetra algae vegetable enhanced crisps in place of flakes. My little cousin next door also has betta flakes if you think that might be better..

 

[dipsydoodlenoodle]

yeah his tank water without a heater lingers around 78, I live in miami, heh. I definitely need those plants though. I have been feeding him frozen brine which he seems to love and until I can get some flakes I'm feeding him tetra algae vegetable enhanced crisps in place of flakes. My little cousin next door also has betta flakes if you think that might be better..

I gave my betta flakes, and he spit them back out. I use the hakari (spelling) betta pellets; which he loves. I also give him a few blood worms twice a week.

 

[ozzkilledtoto]

is it bad to give them meaty foods (bloodworm, brine) more than twice a week?

 

[BethK]

is it bad to give them meaty foods (bloodworm, brine) more than twice a week?

Not really but I would space it out and have it as their only meal for that day. Say you could feed your betta flake/pellet for 3 days, 4th day bloodworm,pea the next day then restart the cycle

 

[ozzkilledtoto]

can't think of a name for him..