This is my first post here, but I've been into fish for years. At the peak (15 years ago) I had 5 freshwater tanks, from 10 to 50 gallons, and 2 saltwater tanks. Now I only have three fish right now, all pets for the kids (teaching responsibility to four year old twins), and all from local chain stores, and they're veiltails.
Today I was cruising through a local store and saw a shelf label that said "Male crowntail betta" and they were going cheap. There were a couple crowntails there, but most of the fish on the shelf were male plakats. No doubt about it. I've wanted plakats for years, but never seen them in a store. Do I really need more fish? Well, it's probably not a need, but do I really want to pass up this chance to get a couple locally?
If you've got the itch and a big enough wallet, I'd say go for it, since you seem like a very responsible owner. I'm already planning future tanks, but for right now I'm just looking after my 5 gal, especially since I'm in college. c:
I can definitely afford the fish the equipment to properly house and care for them. I don't like to ship fish, so I either have to find them locally or do without. And I definitely want plakats. I've just never seen them on the shelf like that. It's strange to me, and I suspect that a breeder was probably dumping old breeding stock or something. They just look so good...
I just have to draw a line in the sand. This far, and no farther. I'll have no more than so many fish. Now I just need to set a reasonable number. Maybe an even dozen or so...
That's going to bug me to no end. I really had my eye on one male and one female. If they're gone tomorrow, I'm probably hosed. They did have a few nice looking crowntail males, and one black female, but those plakats are calling my name.
As long as the cost is budgeted as a luxury (something after bills and important things. The bit of money you spend on yourself every month) and you aren't putting a strain on your money and time, I say go for it. Posted via Mobile Device
Definitely worth you getting those boys then!
The rule I follow if I go in a store and see a boy or girl I absolutely cant get off my mind, I'll wait a couple of days minimum and then go back, if they still have them I know its meant to be, if not then it's probably good because I have zero extra space.
I really hope they are there when you go back though!!
I went back and the male I really wanted was gone. Without him, the female just didn't look so nice anymore. But it wasn't a total loss. I still came home with a TINY crowntail female. She is way too small to be in a pet store, as far as I'm concerned. And she just kept looking at me, like they always do, with those sad little eyes. You know the story. I'm now down $138, but I still got a nice looking fish. She should be great when she grows up.
She's a bit of a pain to photograph from the side. Every time I get near the tank, she turns to face me. That personality is a big part of why I bought her. And when she flared out a little, she looked great. She just needs to cooperate with me on the photography. Other than that, she's black, and needs a name. I'll have to think about that a bit.
The spot that looks like a hole in her tail is a bubble on the side of the tank. I just wish she'd flare out like she did in the store. She's doing everything she can to frustrate me. I swear she knows I'm trying to take a picture.
Haha I figured I was seeing things.
She's a cutie! If you have a male stick him next to her tank and that should help!
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