If you want him real bad and could keep his cup at a good temperature. I would go for it. It won't hurt him two days in a cup. Look how they keep them in the stores, but they keep them longer.
Absolutely! It's better for him to go through a few tough days for a good, loving home. Two water changes in two days is way better then what the pet stores do. And at pet stores there at room temperature. You could even get him in a bigger but still small container like a peanut butter jar, anything bigger then his cup. When you get him, make sure to post pics!
It turns out the store already closed, but I'll probably go first thing in the morning... I think I'll go to walmart tonight for a 10 gallon kit, heater, food and water conditioner.
If the heat was up and the water was conditioned, would he be able to go in tomorrow night?
He would. Just make sure you take the time to adjust him to your water.
Float for 15 min.
Add a small amount of water to his container from the tank.
Reapeat above step every 7- 10 min until an hour has past.
Release and watch your new friend explore his domain.
I noticed you said something like "I'll cycle the tank and look again in a week or so" ... I just wanted to make sure you are aware that cycling a tank takes anywhere from 6-8 weeks. But you can do a fish-in cycle if you find a fish you truly cant live without
This happened to me before. Saw this gorgeous pineapple VT, but didn't have the proper setup. I got a kritter keeper & 25 watt heater as a temporary home, but he was gone when I went to get him. So sorry!
Hey, everyone... sorry for not getting back to you!
I purchased the tank and began setting it up, but quickly realized that my stand simply wasn't strong enough, but today I had a friend over and asked if there was a way to make it work and he said that there is plenty of support in it.
So, I'm back at it. The tank is up, I'm going to buy plants and decor tomorrow and get the betta in about a week... I'll post pics if anyone is still interested :3
I just want to add my plus one to what aemaki said - one week is not long enough to allow the tank to cycle. I strongly advise steering clear of petshops for the next 6 weeks, doing a fishless cycle, and then giving into temptation as much as you want.
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