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	Is this tank good enough for a betta?
Ogrt48 Fingerling Posts: 39 Kudos: 16 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jul-2005	Hi everyone, I got my first fish today which is a beta and ended up getting this for a tank since I don't have too much money. I just want to make sure its really ok for a betta. I got him about 5 hours ago and he likes to swim around a lot ^_^ He'll take some breaks every now and then and hide behind the plant but then he goes swimming again... Pst he needs anger management.. he loves to beat up the fake plant >< Anyways heres the tank kit http://www.petlanddiscounts.com/detail.asp?product_id=426143
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	it can yes or no, but i would say yes, it is fine. good luck, and congrats on your first fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	Yes. Could a heater fit in there? If not then Id keep the room temp pretty high
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Ogrt48 Fingerling Posts: 39 Kudos: 16 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jul-2005	The room temp for water in my room is rather warm. Its sitting on my bookshelf away from the AC. I put one of those sticky digital thermometers made for the outside of fish tanks on the side. It says its 86 degrees.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	Hmm that seems a tad too warm to me. Those stick thermometers can be pretty inaccurate though. I'd watch to make sure it doesnt warm up too much. Also, fake plants tend to have sharp edges that can tear fins. Silk or live plants can be used if it becomes a problem. Congrats on your new betta and giving him a good home in that 5 gal You should post some pics soon. I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Ogrt48 Fingerling Posts: 39 Kudos: 16 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jul-2005	http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/MattsOnlyHope/lust2.jpg Thats him, I named him Lust.. yes its a girly name but I named him before I figured out it was a male..and I like the name anyways. The water feels kinda cold when i put my finger tip in it but the things said its 86 steady now for hours. :\ I wasn't even planning on getting the fishie but when I was snooping around the pet store I noticed they had 30 some coke glasses on the wall with like 8 ounces of water with a fish jammed in each one >< Decided to try and "save" one of them.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Ogrt48 Fingerling Posts: 39 Kudos: 16 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jul-2005	I was just wondering if anyones able to tell how old he is from the picture? I just read that they have a very short life span of only 2 years =( This is gonna suck I can't stand death >< 2 years is toooooo fast
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	allot of bettas will live over 4 years. there is no way of telling, but most lfs bettas are older males so i would say 1.5-2 years from that pic.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	It really isnt easy to know how old a LFS betta is. Ive heard that most pet store bettas are around a year old when you buy them, but im not sure how true that is. The average life span is about 3 years, so dont fret. I have one that i think is pushing four I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Ogrt48 Fingerling Posts: 39 Kudos: 16 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jul-2005	ahh thanks, I hope he lives nice and long btw whats LFS stand for?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Ogrt48 Fingerling Posts: 39 Kudos: 16 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jul-2005	Er nevermind, using my super duper thinking powers I figured out it probably means local fish store..
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Goodluck with your new Betta & to be honest, he looks superb. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Ogrt48 Fingerling Posts: 39 Kudos: 16 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jul-2005	I noticed that whatever he's been doing he's been leaving a lot of bubbles at the top of the tank water, is this normal, does it mean anything?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	Hes building a bubble nest, it means he is happy and healthy I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
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