Well Friday I got a new male betta. His colours just screamed at me. I couldn't resist. Poor boy couldn't swim properly when I got him home. So he's in a shallow container with some friends to rest on.
Peek-a-boo!
And how can I forget my Scuzi? Here's a shot of him and Bub, the moss ball.
I saw a blue betta looked like he was half paralyzed - couldn't use his back end at all D: maybe they had the same problem? Either way it's an "awwwwww"
So is it that his back end struggles to work, and he often seems to lay on the side of his tail/ back part of his body, awkwardly? He could have damage to it... or could just be a defect
Not sure the cause, so just trying to give him a comfortable home. Shallow water some silk plant stems to rest on, or under, going to give him a hammock to rest on, once I'm sure the sealant is dried.
Sounds exactly like that blue betta I passed up!! Could be a birth defect - similar to partial paralyzation that although in some cases are not exactly lethal, the betta would need shallow water and careful choice of plants so that he would not suffocate or anything.
And you sound pretty responsible He's lucky to have you.
He's got such a pretty tail, Silverfang. But he looks happy and not at all in distress. You're doing great with him. He and Scooter can be forum buddies. ;-)
(unrelated to thread)...Crowntail, one comment, I love the fact your "Ontario Canada" is NOT a frozen wasteland xD don't worry I met someone who though Edmonton Alberta was in Toronto Ontario.... Then again I also purposely told him I have sled dogs, it was -50 below, and a polar bear attacked the CNN tower x.x
Haha yeah same here We don't really live in igloos... but those few I come across who believe so... I mess with their minds. Because I find it funny. lol.
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