I got my Bettas!

**Muddy4paws** · 10-21-2006, 06:12 AM

So maybe put them back just to see again? they all look alot more lively today which is definatly a good thing! I think I'll still get a small spare tank or 2 just incase it happens again, the only reason they didnt get a tank last night was because it was late last night but the containers have enough water to keep them a happy for the time being

**zoomer** · 10-21-2006, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Muddy4paws

So maybe put them back just to see again? they all look alot more lively today which is definatly a good thing! I think I'll still get a small spare tank or 2 just incase it happens again, the only reason they didnt get a tank last night was because it was late last night but the containers have enough water to keep them a happy for the time being

Why don't you just keep them seperate just in case? They could fight and ripped fins cause a great deal of stress. If they didn't get along the first time I don't suggest taking the risk a second time. I wouldn't, anyway... There's no harm in doing that...

**Muddy4paws** · 10-22-2006, 12:29 AM

Right, Ok let me explain.

I went to pets at home twice today and didnt have much luck, they sold goldfish bowls but that was about it they DID have a pet carrier which I've found online too I got the second biggest but they only had one and it was on offer and they wont be getting more in unfortunatly!

I got quoted on a divider at £7.50 but getting to the shop if another story because I dont drive and buses on sunday are a nightmare so atm they have a piece of plastic dividing them up in the bigger tank so they each have their own space.

I cant actually buy online because I dont use my card on my computer because I dont think its secure enough in that way so they will have to make do atm with that they all have, hopefully I can find 2more tanks like the one above so I can have them in their own tanks rather than a big bulky tank and a small one.

I also got some more gravel and some plastic plants today along with an ornimental bridge and a ship wreck boat so I've had fun decorating the tank! I got some stress coat and they seem to be ok in their own spaces but its only a temperary thing, I cant physically do much for them until monday I can look tomorrow in my local town they have one petshop and thats it! I havent slept properly for 4 days now and over that time I've had about 8 hours sleep and worrying about my bettas isnt helping so Im trying my hardest to make it liveable for them and I dont want people to think Im mistreating them because im not Im doing the best I physically can do

**IRescue452** · 10-22-2006, 11:58 AM

Decorations are great. They help the females establish their own territory. In my tank, each girl has their own little cave or hiding spot. Make sure decorations are not hollow and have no space to get stuck. if they are hollow, fill the hollow area with filter media or something, because if they can swim into the hollow decoration, they will, and they will get stuck.

**Muddy4paws** · 10-22-2006, 05:39 PM

Thanks, I've made sure I got them big enough for them to fit in I've seen both go through plenty of times so its a good fit

**buttercup132** · 10-23-2006, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by zoomer

Why don't you just keep them seperate just in case? They could fight and ripped fins cause a great deal of stress. If they didn't get along the first time I don't suggest taking the risk a second time. I wouldn't, anyway... There's no harm in doing that...

I think IRescue knows alot more of what shes talking about, alot more then you anyways, you made your betta kill your neons because you didnt like them so I dont know why you would be trying to be giving advice on bettas.
Like IRescue said her girls fight a little bit sometimes too but they work it out and a few ripped fins isnt going to kill them. Maybe she would rather have them all together and maybe THAT is easier for her.

Your not a expert on fish so stop claming you are and stop harassing people through pm's

**Argranade** · 10-23-2006, 05:34 PM

Pretty fish, look like females too me as I used to have many of them in a tank together with at least 2 large plants, with these plants in there the fish had cover just incase another fish would chase them.

Sometimes females will get a bit agressive towards each other but thats usualy if the tanks too small, if the tank is large enough and there are many planted hiding spots all your females should be fine...I never had my female betta's fight actualy this post is making me want some female bettas lol I forgot how pretty they where in my tank....*saves money for some*.

Beautiful fish..cheers!

**Zippy** · 10-23-2006, 07:32 PM

I don't know anything about keeping female bettas together but I just wanted to tell you that they are all very beautiful fish.When you get the beautys all settled please post more pics.What are there names??

***iluvskipper*** · 10-23-2006, 07:46 PM

congratylations on ur bettas!! hope ya find your divider!

**Muddy4paws** · 10-23-2006, 07:52 PM

Good news is that I've found my divider and my big tank is divided up now, some may think its cruel but Im not going to be that petty and get into that.

Ive divided my 4 gallon tank so they both got half each.

I'll post photos very soon

**My Peanuts** · 10-23-2006, 08:01 PM

2 gallons of water per betta is perfectly fine.

Keep up with water changes so the ammonia doesn't build up. Also, I use fresh water aquarium salt in ALL my tanks (not just in my betta tank) every time I do water changes. I know some people only use the salt when their fish get sick, but I swear by the stuff. My fish have NEVER gotten sick from anything other than old age things since I started using the salt. Since your tanks are small a small carton will last you a long time. If you do get the salt make sure it's FRESH water aquarium salt and for the first few water changes add it slowly until your bettas get used to the amount. My betta, Typhoon, is used to it so I add the whole amount at the beginning. My 5 gallon tank only needs 1 tablespoon. It's GREAT stuff!

Congrats on the girls~

**zoomer** · 10-23-2006, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by buttercup132

I think IRescue knows alot more of what shes talking about, alot more then you anyways, you made your betta kill your neons because you didnt like them so I dont know why you would be trying to be giving advice on bettas.
Like IRescue said her girls fight a little bit sometimes too but they work it out and a few ripped fins isnt going to kill them. Maybe she would rather have them all together and maybe THAT is easier for her.

Your not a expert on fish so stop claming you are and stop harassing people through pm's

Oh wow I'm not even going to say what I'm thinking