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[numberoneblind]

so yesterday I went to Meijers, and in the pet department they had fish. and they had bettas. and every time I see them I always feel so bad, because pet stores keep them in these really tiny bowls/cups maybe the size of two fists, tops. there was a whole row of them and they looked so sad.


so I bought one.


his name is Harold.





he lives with a plant, which was, typically, my mother's idea.


I got a better look at my hair, and apparently I didn't kill it as badly as I thought last night...







and that's all.

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[lostfaroutthere.livejournal.com]

Hi. You always do shibby stuff to your hair. I enjoy it.

Be gentle with the fish. Don't kill him like I killed mine :(. I don't think he really liked me to begin with...

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[numberoneblind.livejournal.com]

thanks. ^^

and don't worry, I'm being nice to Harold.

Oooh

[(Anonymous)]

Betta fish though have always lived in such small spaces in nature. Never put them in with another fish though, they would kill it, even of the same species. Very aggresive fish o_O.

And your hair looks cool ;8-).

Re: Oooh

[numberoneblind.livejournal.com]

But he's happier in a big space, really... I can tell, he's making lots of bubbles and according to several resources that's a good sign. And I know the thing about other fish. Bettas are, like, carnivorous. o_O

And thanks. ^^

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[(Anonymous)]

Well thats good, im glad ;8-D

[snailsmeowtoo.livejournal.com]

ive had betta fish and they lived for quite a long while and it made me happy. i had this one fish once though and he died five days after i bought him =(

anyways, i love your hair, its great.

Helloooooo

[frid4yiminlove.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm Ali's on line homie. She told me you got a betta and showed me your journal because I have 4 my self.

I'd get that plant the hell out of there right now if you don't want to kill your new fishy. Too many people are under the impression that bettas like living in a bowl with the top being all blocked up by a plant like that. Bettas breath air.They actually come to the top to get air. That plant will inevitably suffocate him. They can live with plants just not in that sort of set up. If you want a plant find one at a pet store and anchor it at the bottom of the jar.

Also despite what anyone has said they can live with other fish, just not other male bettas. One of mine is in a 10 gallon with 2 black mystery snails and 6 neon tetras.

And now it's time to kill the "bettas like tiny bowls" misconception. It is true that in the wild they live in small puddles of water...but nothing like the tiny jars they sell them in at the stores. Belive me you havent seen a happy betta until you've seen one on a heated 10 gallon where he's free to swim.

Bettas can live up to 3 or even more years if you care for them properly and do your research.

I hope Harold is happy with his new home and I hope he stays healthy.

Good luck!
Josh

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[(Anonymous)]

Woopsy, my apologies for misconceptions.

Re: Helloooooo

[numberoneblind.livejournal.com]

The plant isn't completely blocking off the top; I made sure there was some airflow around it because I did some research and did see the they-breathe-air thing. So yeah. He is getting air, and the plant is somewhat ensuring his survival because it means the cat can't get in there, heh. o_o

And yeah, the tiny bowl thing has always bugged me. Natural environment my ass, they can hardly move in those things.

Re: Helloooooo

[frid4yiminlove.livejournal.com]

Lol...yes keeping the cat out is important. As long as he can breath he's all set. It's just that I work at a craft/art store (Michaels) and we sell these vase/jar things and inside they have instructions for a project that has marbles at the bottom, water, a betta, a plastic disc thing that blocks the top and a plant with roots that hang down. And it instructs you to 1. block the top up with that damn disc and 2. to not feed the fish because the plant provides food. I lecture every old bag that buys them and intends on doing the project but they dont care...so long as it looks "pretty."

So yeah I get my undies in a twist over these fish because lets face it they kick ass. And YES I have a life outside my fishies lol.

Ok I'll stop now because I know you think I'm insane. Ali will vouche for me though. Right Ali? Tell her Im not insane. o.O

Later.

Re: Helloooooo

[numberoneblind.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I've heard about those kits from a lot of people and I always was really suspiscious of it... plant roots aren't exactly what a betta would eat. so yeah. we kind of put this one together with crap we had around the house (plant, vase, marbles...) and I DID buy food for him, heh.

We had a betta before, when I was younger... it was the same sort of synmpathy-purchase as this one, heh. It's hard to see them in those horrible tiny little bowls and NOT want to buy them, really... because they are such cool fish.

Re: Helloooooo

[shimmers555.livejournal.com]

he is indeed crazy...even though he wants you to think he's not...the guy belongs in a padded room ;)

Feeshy pics.

[frid4yiminlove.livejournal.com]

Ok I can't just leave that long lecture without showing you my guys. Here they are. :D

Both of my tanks...

http://www.petfish.net/yabbse/attachments/aquarium4.jpg

http://www.petfish.net/yabbse/attachments/tank2names.jpg

Zero.
http://petfish.net/yabbse/YaBBImages/avatars/zero4avatar.jpg

Memnoch.
http://www.petfish.net/yabbse/attachments/memnoch6.jpg

Maynard.
http://www.petfish.net/yabbse/attachments/maynard3.jpg

I love muh fishies.