Advice on a Betta--

**chrissycat21** · 03-21-2006, 08:03 PM

Pygmy Cories in a 5 gallon would be ok.

Any other cory would be pushing it. But, pygmy cories aren't bottom dwellers, they stay more towards the middle and top of the tank, so they might bother the betta.

At the Walmart in Palatine they did have a 10 gallon tank with lighting and filter for $30. Palatine isn't too far from you, Suki Wingy. [sorry, I don't remember your name

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Don't worry, the bettas colors will brighten up SO much once you get them settled into a nice tank and out of a dirty cup. I've seen the brownest of bettas turn into the most colorfull.

**Roxyluvsme13** · 03-21-2006, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by chrissycat21

editted to add:
Don't worry, the bettas colors will brighten up SO much once you get them settled into a nice tank and out of a dirty cup. I've seen the brownest of bettas turn into the most colorfull.

Really? Like what colors would they turn?

**Alysser** · 03-21-2006, 08:59 PM

I would never spend that much on a Betta unless I was breeding him. Pets are ment for pets and I think that handsome guy was made for breeding. Save a petstore fish. Goldfish are ALOT different from bettas so don't go by that. Although, my first betta lived for four years I don't think everyone has luck with fish. For a betta "beginner", I think it's hard for them to tell when a betta has a problem. Unless, you have done ALOT of research on diseases,food quality, water, ect I wouldn't invest $45 for a betta when it's your first time owning one unless your planning on breeding.

**flamepony12** · 03-22-2006, 12:23 AM

I think you should "rescue" one from the pet store, since you just want a betta as a pet, not for showing or spawning.

That purple guy is GORGEOUS. Don't take this offensively, but I think he should go to a home where he'll be spawned and his lines can be carried on. The main reason he's so much (for a betta, that is) is because of his quality, as I've told you before.

Give one from the Pet Store a second chance - you'd get yourself a wonderful little pet and perhaps save a life.

**IRescue452** · 03-22-2006, 09:09 AM

I think that brown is a mustard. I've seen a few but they are quite rare around my area. I absolutely love them. There's a pair on this page http://www.flippersandfins.net/bettabreedingarticle.htm

**Husky_mom** · 03-22-2006, 12:01 PM

he´s gorgeous!!!! i wish i could get one like that one. but i also was like, he´ll be my first betta, so i thought of rescueing one from a pet store and ended up with my quintet LOL....... maybe when i get more experience i´ll get one like that he´s stunning and maybe i´ll consider spawning.......and get a female since i havnbet seen one around here

**Scooby4** · 03-22-2006, 01:02 PM

I agree that Betta is beautiful.

However, it is obvious it is bred that way and could be of "poor" quality. Some breeding can take risks on it's health that are unseen.
A "REAL" Betta is originally "white/opaque". They have NO color to them at all. It was later when the "Siamese" started using them as "fighting fish" that the vibrant colors emerged. The colors were used to distinquish and "show-off" their breeding color skills.
Betta's were often found in mud holes around the region. They can live in relatively small amounts of water. That makes them an excellent fish to begin with. The female Betta does require more oxygen and can be kept in "schools" unlike it's male counter part. That is why female Betta's are found in tanks while the male can be found in cups.
Breeding Betta's is easy but also complicated. Too much for me to discuss here. It is also covered in another thread posted some months back.
I would hold back on paying $45 on this fish. If it were a pair of male and female then I would consider it. You'd rather have the female crowntail in the long run.

**Suki Wingy** · 03-22-2006, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by IRescue452

I think that brown is a mustard. I've seen a few but they are quite rare around my area. I absolutely love them. There's a pair on this page http://www.flippersandfins.net/bettabreedingarticle.htm

I had a feeling they might just be really dirty mustard gases but I didn't know.

Chrissy, that's the one. It takes us 30-40 minutes to get to and it's the closest Walmart around. What's funny is the petsmart is 3 miles away and in the summer Niño and I walk there every week!