new betta tomorrow

[combray]

Yesterday while picking up a heater at one of the chain pet stores, I innocently checked out the bettas. It is so difficult to see such stunning fish in those tiny cups. Anyhow, there was a beautiful tiny blue crown tail who seemed pretty spunky. It was quite small, possibly a juvenile?

I'm learning to be a bit less impulsive with fish purchases and I decided to think about it for a day. I have a spare 2.5 gallon that I could house him in. I have my other betta in a 5 gallon planted which is a nice size, but if I buy another tank my wife is going to flip out, so the 2.5 will have to suffice.

If he is still there tomorrow I plan on going ahead and getting him. So if all goes according to plan, I'll post some pictures in the next couple of days.

[pinkcupid765]

Hope everything turns out great :)

[combray]

Thanks. I've been setting up the tank this evening.

I meant to start this thread in the betta habitats section. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to make sure I post some pictures tomorrow.

[LittleBettas]

YEAH!!!!
I love seeing pictures :) good luck with the new guy!

[combray]

This morning I got my new little betta guy. He's a wonderful blue and red crown tail. I promise some pictures soon.

I went ahead and set up a well planted 5.5 gallon for him. I already had a heater that would work, so I made that my justification for buying a new tank! After acclimating him, he lingered in the bottom corner for several hours and I was starting to get worried about him. Now though he is swimming all around the tank, exploring around the plants and having the time of his life. I imagine it is quite an adjustment after being in that tiny cup for probably his whole existence.

Picture soon.

[TielBird101]

Goodo! ^.^ I can't wait to see him!

[combray]

My photography skills are not the best, but here is a photo of my new betta. He seems to have settled right into his new home. It must be such a weird experience after living in the tiny cup.

[dramaqueen]

He's pretty!!His fins are such a vibrant red.

[titusthebetta]

Wow, he's amazing! Great find.

[mjoy79]

wow He's gorgeous! Great find!!