Finn is my new Delta betta boy He has a 5 gallon hex all to himself ... His things are still on the way, I cant wait to share when his tank is done but for now ... Meet Finn
Thank you I got him wanting to spoil him rotten ... Its just taking FOREVER for his things to get here. I ordered a small sinking log some driftwood and LOADS of plants for him. I know it doesn't sound like much but I am hoping it will make him a happy boy
Thank you I got him wanting to spoil him rotten ... Its just taking FOREVER for his things to get here. I ordered a small sinking log some driftwood and LOADS of plants for him. I know it doesn't sound like much but I am hoping it will make him a happy boy
It's so rewarding to see your betta fish looking happy! (He already does, though!) Aww I'm sure he'll love those! My bettas LOVE to hang out in their floating logs. One of mine has a Hawaiian themed tank and he also likes going into his volcano decoration to explore haha
I know a lot of people don't like them because the paint on the logs tends to chip off.. However, when I wash them I only rinse them off rather than scrubbing them with a toothbrush like I do with some of the other decor. So they've been working for me. They are a great hangout since bettas tend to spend most of their time near the surface. There is also a feeding hole that I use to drop food through (this way it doesn't sink to the very bottom of the tank to get wasted; they will eat it off the bottom of the log) and my fish know where to go when it's time to feed them! I would recommend it (the only fault is the paint issue). Not a necessity but it is fun to spoil them
ADFs and bettas have been known to live together.. However, I tried housing one with my plakat betta in a 5 gallon and had to return him because my betta was too aggressive and territorial to share a home with the frog. I think if you introduce the two to the tank at the same time, or get a small/more calm betta then they will be able to live together but it depends.
Is there any way to test my Betta? like I said I have never seen him flare other than when he got mad at my camera
I was going to buy a floating log but instead I bought a sinking one ... He does like to hang at the bottom of the tank and I figured when the plants grow he can always hang out on them.
I am thinking a species only ADF tank because I know I would be very hurt if he killed my ADF ... However I may try some ghost shrimp with him
Is there any way to test my Betta? like I said I have never seen him flare other than when he got mad at my camera
I was going to buy a floating log but instead I bought a sinking one ... He does like to hang at the bottom of the tank and I figured when the plants grow he can always hang out on them.
I am thinking a species only ADF tank because I know I would be very hurt if he killed my ADF ... However I may try some ghost shrimp with him
Has he seen his reflection in a mirror yet? How does he act? My guess would be that if he acts very aggressive it's probably a good bet that he won't be very nice to the frog. Also, I think size may be an indicator possibly, too. I have a small-sized full-grown halfmoon who is semi-aggressive, but I really don't think he could do any harm so I am considering maybe trying a frog with him sometime in the future. You don't want to put a big betta in with a little frog.
Oh, great, I think that setup will be good for him
I don't have any experience with shrimp, so I can't give you any personal experience there, sorry.
Those floating logs seen great because bettas like to hang out around the water's surface! It will be nice to see when the plants come because he looks to be a little weighted down by his tail.
His color is just amazing though, the first pic he looked to be a dragon but I don't think he is anymore.
I got him a sinking log... My oddball likes the bottom of the tank lol. I know I feel so bad for the boys with the big tails and it doesn't help that this tank is running a 10 gallon filter ... I do plan to switch it out for a hagen mini elite down the road though
Thank you I don't know whats up with his face I know that is a typical dragon thing but he certainly isn't he is just a normal delta
You can fix the input and output easily with a pantyhose (wrapped around the bottom of your filter) and a sponge (attached to the output with elastic band). Just until it coes time for you to get the smaller filter.
Just on the wayside, be careful with ghost shrimp. I bought three and one died overnight-spiking the ammonia which killed the other 2 which put my old betta in a state of shock which killed him a week later.
Shrimp are sensitive!! Which is why I keep mine separate in their own tank now.
They're hard to find in stores here too- I bought mine off a breeder who posted on kijiji (our version of craisglist). Much cheaper to buy them locally too! lol
Finn is my new Delta betta boy He has a 5 gallon hex all to himself ... His things are still on the way, I cant wait to share when his tank is done but for now ... Meet Finn
Oh nothing is sadder than the pets section on kijiji but sometimes you find gems. This guy I bought the RCS off just bought some as pets and now breeds and he also breeds cichlids and some gourami's and sells the fry to a lfs.
I have been adding more to his tank as things get here ... Sorry the pics arent the best
How he likes to use the log
Swimmin'
He likes to flare at the thermometer
Bad picture but some plants are here now
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