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FishKeeperJim   Big Fish Member MTS Anonymous Posts: 348 Kudos: 208 Votes: 186 Registered: 09-Jan-2007   | Well I picked up a new Betta yesterday, hes in a 2.5 gallon by himself, although I will most likely add in a snail for algae patrol. He is dark brown almost black with orange fins. And a couple of his fins have a permanent curl to them like in the Oriental artwork you see. Pic is coming in a day or too, as I want him to get used to his new home before I start using a flash on him.  My Tanks at Photobucket |
 Posted 03-Mar-2008 02:04 |     |
| brandeeno Mega Fish Posts: 929 Kudos: 636 Registered: 13-Sep-2007  | sounds lovely.. maybe you should decorate his tank with some oriental inspired peices... \\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\" |
| Posted 03-Mar-2008 06:55 |  |
| coltsfan Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 75 Votes: 6 Registered: 11-Jul-2007 | Sounds like a real nice betta, now all we need is the proof  . Good luck and enjoy him a lot!Justin Colts Fan For Life 30g platy tank: 2 sunburst wag platys, 2 redtailed white calico platys, 2 red wag platys, 1 fry(not sure who it belongs to), 1 Golden CAE. Bettas:1 VT male |
| Posted 07-Mar-2008 06:38 | |
ScottF Fish Addict Addiction Hurts!! Posts: 542 Kudos: 330 Votes: 355 Registered: 28-May-2007 | He sounds nice FKJ, can't wait to see some pics. Are you going to plant your tank? My guy loves to sit in the leaves of my Wisteria and Anacharis... |
| Posted 09-Mar-2008 16:37 | |
| FishKeeperJim Big Fish Member MTS Anonymous Posts: 348 Kudos: 208 Votes: 186 Registered: 09-Jan-2007 | Yea he was in a tank planted with Java ferns and some tennellus, and a oriental style garden ornament. I say was because while I was at work today he JUMPED OUT! I have never ever heard of a veil tail Betta jumping out of his tank. Has anyone else seen this? My Tanks at Photobucket |
| Posted 10-Mar-2008 06:33 | |
| Twilight Hobbyist Posts: 102 Kudos: 76 Votes: 92 Registered: 15-Oct-2007   | It's far more common with females, but yes the males can be jumpers. So sorry you discovered this the hard way. I vote! Do you? |
| Posted 10-Mar-2008 22:09 | |
| ScottF Fish Addict Addiction Hurts!! Posts: 542 Kudos: 330 Votes: 355 Registered: 28-May-2007 | I have actually read in several different sources about Bettas jumping out of their tanks... The good thing is that they can survive out of water longer than most fish due to their labyrinth organ... |
| Posted 11-Mar-2008 04:03 | |
| FishKeeperJim Big Fish Member MTS Anonymous Posts: 348 Kudos: 208 Votes: 186 Registered: 09-Jan-2007 | Not aparently for about 7 hours. Oh well, I did pick up another one today, hes all red. My Tanks at Photobucket |
| Posted 11-Mar-2008 05:24 | |
| coltsfan Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 75 Votes: 6 Registered: 11-Jul-2007 | sorry to hear about your little guy. They are notorious jumpers and lids or tops are a must have on any tank containing a betta(males or females)! I think most of us have found this out the hard way so good luck with the new guy. Justin Colts Fan For Life 30g platy tank: 2 sunburst wag platys, 2 redtailed white calico platys, 2 red wag platys, 1 fry(not sure who it belongs to), 1 Golden CAE. Bettas:1 VT male |
| Posted 12-Mar-2008 07:57 | |
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