Betta folks, TFH magazine..Sept. issue up online!

[Tynk]

Hey all!
TFH magazine has finally updateds their webpage. Yea!
Folks who don't get the magazine and keep your Bettas in small, or room
temp bowls or vases, please read this.

http://tfhmagazine.com/default.aspx?pageid=369

Koi-Lo....read the "Fish of the Month" section. Please, don't argue,
just read it for your own information.
There is nothing stopping you from learning except you.

[Köi-Lö]

"Tynk" > wrote in message
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> Hey all!
> TFH magazine has finally updateds their webpage. Yea!
> Folks who don't get the magazine and keep your Bettas in small, or room
> temp bowls or vases, please read this.
>
> http://tfhmagazine.com/default.aspx?pageid=369
>
> Koi-Lo....read the "Fish of the Month" section. Please, don't argue,
> just read it for your own information.
> There is nothing stopping you from learning except you.
==============

OK, I'll check it out right now. ;-)

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[Köi-Lö]

"Tynk" > wrote in message
ps.com...
> Hey all!
> TFH magazine has finally updateds their webpage. Yea!
> Folks who don't get the magazine and keep your Bettas in small, or room
> temp bowls or vases, please read this.
>
> http://tfhmagazine.com/default.aspx?pageid=369
>
> Koi-Lo....read the "Fish of the Month" section. Please, don't argue,
> just read it for your own information.
> There is nothing stopping you from learning except you.
===============================
"Kept properly, these are magnificent fish, and though short-lived, will
grace your tanks for two to three years," is the only thing I "sort of"
disagree with. Although a few may die sooner, most of mine live 4 years,
some a few months more. I don't keep records anymore of the actual dates I
buy them.

I don't know what to attribute that to except perhaps the variety of foods I
feed my fish and cooler temperatures. Our house stays around 76F year
round. Warmer in the day, a bit cooler at night. My husband's a heat
lover.
--
KL....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
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[Tynk]

Köi-Lö wrote:

> "Kept properly, these are magnificent fish, and though short-lived, will
> grace your tanks for two to three years," is the only thing I "sort of"
> disagree with. Although a few may die sooner, most of mine live 4 years,
> some a few months more. I don't keep records anymore of the actual dates I
> buy them.
>
> I don't know what to attribute that to except perhaps the variety of foods I
> feed my fish and cooler temperatures. Our house stays around 76F year
> round. Warmer in the day, a bit cooler at night. My husband's a heat
> lover.

Thanks for checking it out.
The living for two to three years is too general. They could have said
it like the average is 2-3 yrs (I believe it is more like 2-4), but
some may live several years longer.

[Köi-Lö]

"Tynk" > wrote in message
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Köi-Lö wrote:

> "Kept properly, these are magnificent fish, and though short-lived, will
> grace your tanks for two to three years," is the only thing I "sort of"
> disagree with. Although a few may die sooner, most of mine live 4 years,
> some a few months more. I don't keep records anymore of the actual dates
> I
> buy them.
>
> I don't know what to attribute that to except perhaps the variety of foods
> I
> feed my fish and cooler temperatures. Our house stays around 76F year
> round. Warmer in the day, a bit cooler at night. My husband's a heat
> lover.

Thanks for checking it out.
The living for two to three years is too general. They could have said
it like the average is 2-3 yrs (I believe it is more like 2-4), but
some may live several years longer.
==================
That would be more accurate for sure. That is if the betta is young when
purchased. A new PetsMart opened up in a huge Plaza near us. I went to
check it out and they had at least 50 bettas in a new type of holding
system. It was above the bottom row of tanks and well lit. Most of these
fish looked "mature." I would guess between 18 months and 2 years old. I
prefer to buy them as young adults. These many be the ones that live less
than 4 years for people. Again, this is just a guess. I don't that for a
fact.
--
KL....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
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[swarvegorilla]

"Tynk" > wrote in message
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Köi-Lö wrote:

> "Kept properly, these are magnificent fish, and though short-lived, will
> grace your tanks for two to three years," is the only thing I "sort of"
> disagree with. Although a few may die sooner, most of mine live 4 years,
> some a few months more. I don't keep records anymore of the actual dates
> I
> buy them.
>
> I don't know what to attribute that to except perhaps the variety of foods
> I
> feed my fish and cooler temperatures. Our house stays around 76F year
> round. Warmer in the day, a bit cooler at night. My husband's a heat
> lover.

Thanks for checking it out.
The living for two to three years is too general. They could have said
it like the average is 2-3 yrs (I believe it is more like 2-4), but
some may live several years longer.

>
* I'd say that they do live longer in cooler water
just something I have noticed
but they also get sick easier in cooler water
so it's a catch 22 IMHO

[Tynk]

swarvegorilla wrote:

> >
> * I'd say that they do live longer in cooler water
> just something I have noticed
> but they also get sick easier in cooler water
> so it's a catch 22 IMHO

Abosultely, Swarvegorilla. IMO, the downfalls of cooler water don't
outweigh living a little longer.

[Köi-Lö]

"swarvegorilla" > wrote in message
u...
> Thanks for checking it out.
> The living for two to three years is too general. They could have said
> it like the average is 2-3 yrs (I believe it is more like 2-4), but
> some may live several years longer.

I would definitely go with 2 to 4 years. Better yet 3 to 4 years. That of
course is assuming the fish is a young adult.

> * I'd say that they do live longer in cooler water
> just something I have noticed
> but they also get sick easier in cooler water
> so it's a catch 22 IMHO

Unless water conditions are really good, I believe this is probably true.
--
KL....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
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