He's a veil tail! I'd guess either salamander or multicolor... but I'm not expert in colors. Most likely a multicolor red.
Deli the betta
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Not necessarily. It depends on his genetics, health, and environment. For example, I have a fairly healthy, but genetically poor VT who has exceptionally fragile fins. While his anal fin is long and flawy, his caudal fin is relatively short compared to the classic standard of a VT. (This most likely to him being a "pet shop" boy and not being properly cared for as a young fish + genetic predisposition). His fins tear easily and are very thin and short, but other than that he's perfectly healthy! There is a chance that he's a young fish and that they will grow with time, but if you got him from a local pet store chain its unlikely they will get much longer. Most fish in pet stores are pretty much developed when they're sold. Oh and his colors should brighten up too if he's healthy.
My VT was pretty much just pink and red when we got him!Also, does your fish have a heater?! Even little 1 gallons need heaters...
Sashimi and his short, split fin:
UGH who's idea was it to give out FISH as a party favor?! Fish are not candy, fish are not toys, fish are not decorations. They're living flipping animals. Geez. Thats almost as bad as a carnival goldfish. *mild rage* Especially not a betta... they're even MORE fragile than most fish! (But you know this.)
A heat lamp? Interesting. I've never heard of anyone using a heat lamp before x3 Not sure if that will be ok or not for the fish. Do you know what the temperature in the tank is at? Sometimes being a little too cold can leave their fins kinda clamped. Also make sure you have a lid or a cover or something on your tank.
He's a very pretty fish though, I wouldn't be surprised if you saw a little more of that lavender in him over time!
A heat lamp? Interesting. I've never heard of anyone using a heat lamp before x3 Not sure if that will be ok or not for the fish. Do you know what the temperature in the tank is at? Sometimes being a little too cold can leave their fins kinda clamped. Also make sure you have a lid or a cover or something on your tank.
He's a very pretty fish though, I wouldn't be surprised if you saw a little more of that lavender in him over time!
Yeah, getting him was completely unexpected so I had no time to prepare. His temp is usually around 75. I worry about him day and night and can't wait to set up the tank...I do not have a lid on his temporary bowl yet. Hm, any recommendations what I could put there for now? I'm so stressed about his well being. I love him to death.UGH who's idea was it to give out FISH as a party favor?! Fish are not candy, fish are not toys, fish are not decorations. They're living flipping animals. Geez. Thats almost as bad as a carnival goldfish. *mild rage* Especially not a betta... they're even MORE fragile than most fish! (But you know this.)
A heat lamp? Interesting. I've never heard of anyone using a heat lamp before x3 Not sure if that will be ok or not for the fish. Do you know what the temperature in the tank is at? Sometimes being a little too cold can leave their fins kinda clamped. Also make sure you have a lid or a cover or something on your tank.
He's a very pretty fish though, I wouldn't be surprised if you saw a little more of that lavender in him over time!
Yeah I'm gonna bet that the heat lamp concept isn't working as well as it should. Ideally your betta's water temp should be more around 78-80F. I'd suggest investing in a small in-tank heater (submersible). They sell them at PetCo/Petsmart for less than $15 I think. (I have 3). Having some warmer water is probably going to help him color up and get his fins to relax. 72F is considered "cold" for a betta.
For Temp lids you can use just about anything! I've seen people use cardboard, cling-wrap, big books... get creative! I use cling wrap on my 3 gallon glass bowls and it works great! Plus you probably already have some in your home and don't have to put a whole lot of effort into sizing it for your tank
The good thing is that you want him to do well, so as long as you keep asking questions and checking on his health he should be fine
For Temp lids you can use just about anything! I've seen people use cardboard, cling-wrap, big books... get creative! I use cling wrap on my 3 gallon glass bowls and it works great!
Plus you probably already have some in your home and don't have to put a whole lot of effort into sizing it for your tank The good thing is that you want him to do well, so as long as you keep asking questions and checking on his health he should be fine
The only thing I'd add is whatever you use as a lid, make sure air can get in and out somewhere, too! I had to set up a temp tank recently and was so busy with preparation and worrying about every other little thing that I almost forgot that! (I'm using a big book on top of a plastic folder, so that there's weight to hold it down but the book won't get damaged by the humidity)
As far as the whole party favor thing...that is just unbelievable. I've heard a lot of crazy things done with bettas, but that is just absurd! Good on you for trying to help educate your friends and giving Deli your best.
As far as the whole party favor thing...that is just unbelievable. I've heard a lot of crazy things done with bettas, but that is just absurd! Good on you for trying to help educate your friends and giving Deli your best.
hm... well my heaters for up to 5 gallons are only 10 watts. Not sure if the wattage makes a difference. If you have temperature control for your heater that should help. I'd test it in a pitcher or something first, just to see what the temperature stabilizes at. You don't want to cook your fish x3 As long as the temperature doesn't get about about 83 or so you should be fine
Good news, got the plants, gravel and a decoration today. He will be in his new tank by the end of the day.hm... well my heaters for up to 5 gallons are only 10 watts. Not sure if the wattage makes a difference. If you have temperature control for your heater that should help. I'd test it in a pitcher or something first, just to see what the temperature stabilizes at. You don't want to cook your fish x3 As long as the temperature doesn't get about about 83 or so you should be fine
Oo the tank looks good! I can't help you with the live plants though, I only have silks. If you're worried about the lights just leave them off. Having the lid on is more important. The plants and the fish will do fine in ambient light. None of my tanks have overhead lights and they'e just fine. He should like his new home
Thanks! Glad I finally got him a home. Though my main concern so far is the current from the filter overpowers him when he gets near. It's the smallest of that brand of filter. Any way to lessen the current?Oo the tank looks good! I can't help you with the live plants though, I only have silks. If you're worried about the lights just leave them off. Having the lid on is more important. The plants and the fish will do fine in ambient light. None of my tanks have overhead lights and they'e just fine. He should like his new home
Glad I could help The baffle trick should work fine with that one.
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