Before you buy more bettas.. *please read*

[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!

[K9soul]

Excellent post Ashley. I remember I think it was over a year ago and it seemed like SO many were getting betta after betta. I thought I made a similar post in a thread asking about "easy pets" where betta/fish were listed as an easy and cheap pet. They should never be viewed as such in my opinion. I only have two, but they each have a cycled 3g tank with plants and get a variety of frozen foods as well as Hikari pellets. I just don't have the time and resources to get more, as tempting as it always is! I've had these two about a year and a half now.

Here is a quote of my post in that thread I mentioned:

Bettas are initially cheap but if they are kept in the conditions they should be kept in, they too can be a bit of an investment. I've spent well over $100 (probably closer to $200, the 2 tank setups alone came out to about $100) on everything mine need, and still plan to get them a couple more live plants when I can find the ones I'm looking for (I may have to order them online). If they get sick, which often poorly kept bettas do, medication costs a lot. It's pretty sickening how they are marketed as such a cheap, easy to keep pet that can live in an 8 oz container here in the U.S. In Finland there are actually laws regulating the minimum tank size that can be sold for fish, and that INCLUDES tanks for bettas.

Ok. Off my soap box (for now). It just bothers me to see anyone choosing a pet based on it being "cheap and easy."

Posted 04-13-2005, 07:07 PM, so no one should think it aimed at them .

[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.

[bckrazy]

I totally agree, Ashley! I would love to have every color in every tail type but, I can't have that many Bettas, at least not now. Especially since I keep at least a few from every spawn! I would definitely need multiple barracks!

Kari, I don't think I replied to your newest thread. =/ That definitely does not mean I'm not happy for you! All of your boys are precious and well cared for. You are definitely planning out the number you acquire and you are realistic. I just dislike the fact that many people do not realize Bettas are supposed to live for 3 or more years! What I really have a problem with, is people who habitually buy because they see a cute Betta in a pet store every time they go, and they have to scramble for new tanks/money/what to do with sick Bettas that they buy... and many that buy Bettas on an impulse, then "re-home" later, or they seem to just disappear. I see this kind of situation happen over & over on other boards a lot more than on PT, and I wouldn't want to see it happen here.

Jessica, that is so true! I know your boys are living wonderful lives, and for the expense you could've bought 20 bettas and treated them with much less care, but instead you have 2 very happy boys. I cannot begin to think of how much money I have spent on keeping my Bettas happy & healthy, not to mention spawning. But they are worth it, and I obviously have the time and money for them, thankfully.

[CagneyDog]

Excellent thread!

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

[CathyBogart]

Thank you for posting this thread! That's exactly why I don't have any bettas right now. I used to have four, about six years ago, and I remember how much work they were. I would love to have one now (and the crown tails in the store I used to work in are just exquisite) but I don't think I would provide for one as well as I should.