Betta advice, please

(Flash Wilson) wrote:

(B)Louis is still looking unhappy, in fact he was lying down and
panting after I changed the water, thought the shock might have
been a bit much

That sounds like more than shock. I'd definitely be looking into
illness and/or old age.

You might try the Bettamax product from Aquatronics. I don't know if
it really works as they advertise, though my betta responded well to
it. It's supposed to treat poor appetite and listlessness, as well as
the usual assortment of mild maladies.


Incidentally, this time in the shop, they were all in small
divided sections of a glass trough. I chose one which was lively
and had made bubbles. Last time, they were brought out in plastic
cups and it was hard to make a choice on anything but colour.
So I'm hoping Rubens at least will be well and happy!

Unintended side effect... now *I* want to get a second betta. I rather
suspect my wife won't find the suggestion amusing, unfortunately.


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On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 17:49:08 -0500, Eric Schreiber
wrote:
(Flash Wilson) wrote:

(B)Louis is still looking unhappy, in fact he was lying down and
panting after I changed the water, thought the shock might have
been a bit much

That sounds like more than shock. I'd definitely be looking into
illness and/or old age.

Yes, he's always been fine, happy for any intervention in his tank
as long as it's *me* doing it. When my friend fed him for a week he
was really unhappy when I came back!

You might try the Bettamax product from Aquatronics. I don't know if
it really works as they advertise, though my betta responded well to
it. It's supposed to treat poor appetite and listlessness, as well as
the usual assortment of mild maladies.

I've never heard of it, but I'll look it up and give it a try.
I've found esha2000 to be a cure-all (within reason) and the
water conditions seem fine but if there's something specific for
Bettas it can't hurt. Thanks.

Unintended side effect... now *I* want to get a second betta. I rather
suspect my wife won't find the suggestion amusing, unfortunately.

Actually I thought it would be boring having two similar tanks with
similar fish in there.

(B)Louis has come out to flare at Rubens a few times and it's pretty
interesting to watch them both and compare their behaviour. So, um,
can you squeeze in another one?

My bf grudgingly said "It's your room" when I asked him. He returned
that evening to find the new one installed, and didn't believe I hadn't
already got it when I canvassed his opinion! I'm just quick to the shop

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(Flash Wilson) wrote:

Unintended side effect... now *I* want to get a second betta. I rather
suspect my wife won't find the suggestion amusing, unfortunately.

So, um, can you squeeze in another one?

I don't know. I prefer to keep bettas in a minimum of one gallon. Not
sure if I've got any horizontal surface left in my office that's big
enough. Then, of course, I'd also need a horizontal surface, such as a
couch, to sleep on until my punishment was over

My bf grudgingly said "It's your room" when I asked him. He returned
that evening to find the new one installed, and didn't believe I hadn't
already got it when I canvassed his opinion! I'm just quick to the shop

When a ruling is in your favor, act on it quickly. Don't give them a
chance to change their minds!

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On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 03:23:44 -0500, Eric Schreiber
wrote:
So, um, can you squeeze in another one?

I don't know. I prefer to keep bettas in a minimum of one gallon. Not
sure if I've got any horizontal surface left in my office that's big
enough. Then, of course, I'd also need a horizontal surface, such as a
couch, to sleep on until my punishment was over

*grin* Yep, mine are in two 2.25g tanks. I wonder if I'd be allowed
to have one at work, when I get another office job? I suppose it
would only work in a small office where everyone knows not to touch.

Anyone have a fish in their office?


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Flash Wilson wrote:

Anyone have a fish in their office?

You betcha. I've had bettas, goldfish, and am now hosting three pygmy
corys...

I'm currently contemplating a larger planted tank to keep the overall
maintenance down...

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