We Have A New Addition!

[RobiLee]

I went to Petland to buy some doggie bones that I had a coupon for. I left the coupon at home(:rolleyes: ) so instead I walked out the door with this little thing. No biggie or anything but I have never had one before so I am excited!

Sooooo....meet our newest member!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid158/paa5a161c125796a95fb4c84a61d627b5/f512877c.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid158/pefa84173500f3488712e6bc532b9fb6d/f5128733.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid158/p7e30454b87eca4c7fafda4e22f673d75/f51285ab.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid158/peaea8a6bedc282666fafd75f6084e6b5/f512857e.jpg

Katie meets Mr. Betta
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid158/p2912054c0b00657d2ddaaf3cf79198fb/f512835a.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid158/p7ba5039e17f5070c9e3c027b4f20df61/f5128346.jpg

He is a purple pinkish color. So what do you guys think? I have never had a betta fish before and am not for sure how to take care of him. The girl gave me some quick advice so I hope he will be ok. If anyone has any advice on how to care for him please let me know. Thanks!

I would also love to see all of your betta fish! Please!!!

Thanks for letting me share....Robin :)

[luvofallhorses]

hehe seems like your pup enjoys the company;) congrats! :D

[petslover]

aww. I have no advice, but I think hes so cute. Whats his name?

[RobiLee]

Hhehehe...yes, Katie does seem to like him. Tori could care less. So Mr. Betta is now sitting high up on my computer desk.

I have no name for him right now. Any suggestions?

[buckner]

I think Mr. Betta as a name would work. :p

He's so beautiful! Congratulations on the new addition.

[RobiLee]

Thanks Sara! I think he is pretty too. I'm just sitting here watching him. He gives me this kind of calm feeling...lol.

[Kfamr]

Aren't bettas wonderful!? He's very pretty.

What are you feeding him?

I suggest you clean his bowl often (especially with that Akita and Husky fur flying around!) - and make sure that the water is around 70-80 degrees (not too warm, not to cold.. they like it that way)


Of course, i'm not Betta expert but that's what i've been told/read.
Here's a wonderful website with lots of info - http://www.klsnet.com/betta.html

Congratulations!!

[RobiLee]

Thanks Kay! I'm going to check out the info website. I just sent you a pm full of questions...lol. ;)

[binka_nugget]

He's pretty! :D

Be sure to clean/change his water often as the water in his bowl will get dirty fairly quickly. Water PH at 7 is ideal but I've read that they're a bit more leniant that other tropical fishes. The water conditioner I use also adjusts the PH level to 7, so it's very easy to do.

They're so fun to have around! Korkie is spoiled silly and has a 10 gallon tank to himself. I'm gonna get a divider and eventually get another male betta. :D

[luckies4me]

Those pictures are beautiful! He is gorgeous! Congratulations. :)

[Karen]

Mr. Betta, Mr. B. for short - is a beautiful fishy! Even goes well with the colo scheme - as he looks silvery like Katie and Red like Tori! ;) Congratulations!

[CamCamPup33]

Aww, Robin.... Mr. Betta is so cute!

I looove having Fish. They are really peaceful to watch, and so easy to maintain yet they kind of grow on you.. Hehe.

Congratulations.. And welcome to PT Mr. Betta. :D

[micki76]

My favorite betta site: http://www.nazarenenexus.com/betta_ed/index.htm

Such a pretty betta, Robin!

My betta's nae is Tank. He started out with a small bowl, then I got a small aquarium, then I ended up with a bit bigger aquarium. Now he has a plecostomus (to help keep the tank clean) and 3 neon buddies. :)

[RobiLee]

Originally posted by micki76
My favorite betta site: http://www.nazarenenexus.com/betta_ed/index.htm

Such a pretty betta, Robin!

My betta's nae is Tank. He started out with a small bowl, then I got a small aquarium, then I ended up with a bit bigger aquarium. Now he has a plecostomus (to help keep the tank clean) and 3 neon buddies. :)

Thanks for the website, Micki! So it is possible for them to have some kind of buddies? Hmmm, might have to check into that. I am certainly enjoying having a fish...lol. I know its just a little fish but for some reason I feel like a little kid...lol

:D :p :D :p

[KYS]

I love the pictures of Katie looking at Mr. B....

The colors are so vivid in your pictures.
At least with Mr. B you do not have to worry
about blowing coat. :D

[chrissycat21]

Congrats on getting Mr. Betta!


Originally posted by RobiLee
So it is possible for them to have some kind of buddies? Hmmm, might have to check into that.


I wouldn't reccomend getting him a buddy while he is in a bowl, only because he might get territorial about 'his' space and wind up killing/hurting the other fish. I know that African Dwarf Frogs can live well with Bettas, but I'm not sure of any other fish.

[micki76]

Originally posted by RobiLee
Thanks for the website, Micki! So it is possible for them to have some kind of buddies? Hmmm, might have to check into that. I am certainly enjoying having a fish...lol. I know its just a little fish but for some reason I feel like a little kid...lol

:D :p :D :p
YW. :)

Taken from that site:

So what kind of fish make good tank mates? Here are a few:

African Dwarf Frog
Bala Shark
Cherry Barb
Clown Loach
Cory Cats (Corydoras)
Cardinal/Neon Tetra
Guppy
Ghost Shrimp
Mollies
Platies
Plecostomus
Snails (one per tank)
Swordtails
White Cloud Minnow
Zebra Danio

I'm sure this list isn't all-inclusive, but it's a good start. Also, every fish's personality is different so there's always the possibility of having a fish that prefers not to have ANY tank mates. So if you see any fin nipping or aggressive behavior going on be sure to separate them. A five to ten gallon tank will provide more room for tank mates to stay out of each other's way. Plants will also help to provide hiding places.

I wouldn't get any buddies unless you get a bigger tank. The general rule of thumb on the number of fish to house in an aquarium is 1" of fish per gallon of water. I'm a little over that, but I vacuum and test my water once a week.

*NOTE* Guppys must be female, not showy males, or your betta will likely kill them.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Congrats, Robin! Mr. Betta is very pretty.

All of these Bettas on PT are making me want one! ;)

[popcornbird]

How PRETTY!!! I want to have a betta in my room. :p Congrats on the pretty little addition! :D

[tikeyas_mom]

beautiful colors, almost silver.

i bought two bettas today from work:).
one is white opal color. the other is a female, she is blue... wee.. bettas are fun for everyone.

[anna_66]

Well he is just beautiful Robin! I've got to have one now;)

[ramanth]

He's such a beautiful coloring Robin!

Here's Jango in his old home:

http://kia.cutestsandgirl.com/images/jango/jango5.jpg

A few months ago I upgraded him to a 1 1/2 gallon fish bowl. I added a new plant and a rock with holes in it so he can hide out or swim thru it.

Shortly after I added some snails (Petco gave them to me for free) and just a few weeks ago I added two white cloud minnows as buddies. All are living harmoniously. :D

[flamepony12]

Congrats! Bettas are fun fish to have; They are easy keepers and they're very pretty. :) So, his official name is Mr. Betta? ;)

I have a betta, too, he is a "True Purple" betta (Even though he is dark blue in colour..)
His name is Harold. :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/flamepony12/Harold1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/flamepony12/harold2.jpg

This isn't the very best picture of him, because his font looks brown instead of black, but you can at least see the colors of his back fins. :) (and yes, he does have one stick of bamboo in his bowl. :p)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/flamepony12/harold3.jpg

[Orca]

Very pretty fishy! I've got three myself and they are all doing great, never been sick. They are really easy to care for, so don't be too worried. I found bettatalk.com to be very helpful. As far as food, I feed all mine Hikari and it doesn't dirty the water at all, works great for color, and the fish love it. I don't have any pics of my bettas on my computer yet, they are still sitting in my camera...I'll have to post them later. But good luck with the new addition!

[RobiLee]

Everyone's bettas are so pretty. I am already thinking of getting a bigger bowl. I don't know just have to wait and see. I would love to get another one. I'm sure I could make a another spot here on the computer desk for him. I even saw a tank where it had a divider in it. Does anyone have one of those?

As of right now I still call him Mr. Betta or Mr. B but I'm not for sure if that is what his name will be. For some reason I just seem to be hooked on this little guy and it amuses me so much...lol.

Robin :)

[wolfsoul]

Aww what a pretty fish. :) I have a betta too!

[Orca]

Originally posted by RobiLee
I even saw a tank where it had a divider in it. Does anyone have one of those?

Yup, I have an All Glass MiniBow 2.5 gallon tank that comes with a divider for bettas. Its kinda expensive, like $30, but it comes with a filter, hood, and light too. Its the biggest 'betta bowl' I've found with a divider. Word of advice if you get any divided tank, careful not to have the water level too close to the top of the divider. I have woken up on morning to find Draco and Satine on the same side, exhausted after a night of fighting - Satine had jumped the divider. They both survived and fins grew back because I had some BettaFix handy. But other than that (which was my fault, not the company's) I love it and it works great.

[My Peanuts]

Congrats! My betta, Drew, was also an impulse buy :)

Here he is. Drew doesn't live in this bowl anymore. I got him a 2 gallon octagon tank with a pump. He loves it!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Jejsdian/63b16e7b.jpg

[RobiLee]

I love Drew! Such pretty colors. Thanks for sharing him with me, Diana!

Robin :)

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Congratulations on the new addition, Robin! He's gorgeous:D