Before you buy more bettas.. *please read*

[binka_nugget]

I know this guy he has over 1000 bettas. But he breeds so it is sort of excepted.

I know a breeder in the Philippines who has over 5000. And he doesn't believe in centralized filter systems either! He's my idol LOL

[Logan]

I think this "lesson" could apply with just about any species that we see mentioned on Pet Talk. I think we know our limits, but I'm sure, at times, my friends and family wonder about us. Taking on a lot of pets, whether they be dogs, cats, fish, etc, is expensive, if you're going about it, properly, and God forbid, one get sick and the costs go up, up, up.

Right now, we have 3 dogs, 1 cat, 2 Cockatiels and 1 Betta fish (the least expensive of all of our pets, and I would love to have another cat and perhaps a rescue Golden Retriever, but given that we have just finished paying off a huge vet bill from our Golden, Zipper, and our cat, Mimi, both of whom we have lost in the last two months, I think it is wisest that we wait. I'm sure that Bettas don't take the monetary investment that a big dog or a cat would, but still, the time is a huge issue. I know with Otto, we really don't need more than one since we have to find time just to clean his living space once /week.

This is a good post. Hope everyone will take it as it was intended, just good advice, rather than getting defensive about it.

Logan

[finn's mom]

I agree with your post, Ashley. I wanted four, and, got four. That's my limit, and, it was funny how everyone kept saying I'd get more and more and more and more. I wanted four. I have four. That's plenty for me! They are happy, healthy, personality-filled little pets! We talk to them, they know when we come home (because I think they hear the dogs go nuts!), they know which side of the tanks I feed them from, and, they are all so unique! Maybe one day, I will have more, as I absolutely adore them. But, for now, four is all I can have and all I really want!

But, then, I noticed that you didn't post on my thread when I introduced my last betta...hmmm...maybe I'm one that you think is in over my head? I hope not, but, when it comes down to it, as long as I know they get excellent care, it's not as important how it appears in pictures.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Nope, Kari they're talking about me.. .

[finn's mom]

Nope, Kari they're talking about me.. .

I would think it wasn't just one person, but, it's not that important to know exactly who they're talking about. I just noticed that the one person I was hoping to talk to a lot about bettas, my betta hero, Pretty Ashley, only posted once on my betta threads. ***And, Ashley, I'm not being whiny, just noticed that and after this thread, was thinking that your concern might be the reason you didn't say much on my threads!*** That's why I said what I said, but, don't roll your eyes too much, Roxyluvsme13! I'm sure you're not the only one!

[Roxyluvsme13]

I would think it wasn't just one person, but, it's not that important to know exactly who they're talking about. I just noticed that the one person I was hoping to talk to a lot about bettas, my betta hero, Pretty Ashley, only posted once on my betta threads. ***And, Ashley, I'm not being whiny, just noticed that and after this thread, was thinking that your concern might be the reason you didn't say much on my threads!*** That's why I said what I said, but, don't roll your eyes too much, Roxyluvsme13! I'm sure you're not the only one!

. Ashley's my betta hero, too.. . Well, I just said it was me, because of Erica's bolded part, and because of the argument going on in my newest betta's thread, and one of my used to be friends blocking me on an instant messenger, because "I'll never change" and I'm not doing enough for my animals apparently..

[finn's mom]

. Ashley's my betta hero, too.. . Well, I just said it was me, because of Erica's bolded part, and because of the argument going on in my newest betta's thread, and one of my used to be friends blocking me on an instant messenger, because "I'll never change" and I'm not doing enough for my animals apparently..

Ok, well, I'm outta this thread. I agree with what Ashley has posted, have thought that myself for awhile now, and, have said what I had to say! I have a feeling there will be drama! I hope all your pets are safe and healthy and have the best care, as I hope for everyone!

[CagneyDog]

Excellent thread!

This serves as a great reminder for both members of PT, and those who are just browsing. Thanks for posting

[binka_nugget]

I would think it wasn't just one person, but, it's not that important to know exactly who they're talking about. I just noticed that the one person I was hoping to talk to a lot about bettas, my betta hero, Pretty Ashley, only posted once on my betta threads. ***And, Ashley, I'm not being whiny, just noticed that and after this thread, was thinking that your concern might be the reason you didn't say much on my threads!*** That's why I said what I said, but, don't roll your eyes too much, Roxyluvsme13! I'm sure you're not the only one!

LOL Oh Kari! Don't be silly! I try to check out all the betta threads and have literally dropped my mouth in amazement at some of our gorgeous PT bettas! I'll always, always, always respond to threads concerning betta illnesses and such, but I find that I don't reply to a lot of "new betta" threads just because "Congrats on the gorgeous new betta!" gets kinda old. =P

This wasn't directed to anyone in particular. I actually needed to remind myself this a few times because I would get carried away with getting new bettas to breed.. when I should be thinking of them as pets first, not breeders. I just thought with the recent betta craze, it might serve as a nice reminder for those of us thinking about getting more bettas.

[finn's mom]

I'll always, always, always respond to threads concerning betta illnesses and such, but I find that I don't reply to a lot of "new betta" threads just because "Congrats on the gorgeous new betta!" gets kinda old. =P

That makes sense...and, I hadn't said anything prior to this thread because I really hadn't noticed that you hadn't said much! (that sounds bad, too, although I don't mean it to!) I just wondered after seeing this thread, and, how I got my four so quickly and they're only in tanks without plants and filters and heaters and all that equipment...but, glad to hear that you're just not interested in saying the same thing over and over. And, believe me, you would be saying the same thing, cuz you know...my boys are gorgeous.