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Have you ever gone to Yahoo’s Video sharing site? They have some great Betta Videos there as well.
Go here http://video.yahoo.com/ to check it out. Just search “Betta Fish” and you’ll be given a list of betta videos that people have shared. Some are fantastic. Others….well, you be the judge =)
I wanted to share some with you here, but it seems Yahoo wont let me post the videos directly on my blog.
So if you have some time go take a look.
Here’s an article for 10 How To Get Started with Bettas from Akron at Beacon Journal on Star-Telegram.com – Check it out!
Bowled over – Fort Worth Star Telegram
| Bowled over
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - … It is not a problem to move a betta from colder water to warmer. Keep your fish at no cooler than 70 degrees. Put the bowl on top … |
A Q/A (Question/Answer) from ‘The Beacon Journal. You can click the link at the bottom to go to the post.
Q: “All the pet stores
say that bettas need a small, tranquil place because their fins and
tails are so big that they can get stressed from swimming in a tank….
Also that in their natural habitat, they live in little mud puddles and
don’t have a large area of water to swim in.“I know that the one I have swimming freely in my 15-gallon tank
often hides in small, tranquil places… but I don’t like having my
other bettas in the tiny cubicles in the Betta Security House.” –
P.W., Barberton.
A: “Any other fish would need more room,” said Wayne Toven of the Greater Akron Aquarium Society (GAAS@hotmail.com). “It’s fine for them, they just sort of sit there and look for food.”
Even so, he likes to give them more space and recommends separate containers. He keeps his in 2-liter pop bottles.
Whatever you do, don’t free your fighting Siamese fish in the same
tank because they will own up to their title and fight one another, he
said.
Why won’t my Siamese fighters, Betta splendens, breed?When all factors are correct, the popular Siamese fighter is not difficult to breed – but when something is not quite right, these fish can frustrate even the most experienced fishkeeper. To put it bluntly, the Siamese fighter can be unpredictable.A breeding project can break down because the males may worry and kill the female, or the male will not blow a bubblenest and the pair will not breed. And if the male is keen but the female is not in breeding condition, you are more likely to have a female with no fins, or even dead.
Frequently asked questions on breeding fish | Practical Fishkeeping magazine
I could spend hours surfing through some of the amazing images posted on Flickr.com.
Here’s a link that will take you directly to the search results for ‘Betta Fish’ – Check it out!
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=betta%20fish&w=all&s=int
Here are a few samples for you.
The Bailey Boys and PetFishTalk.com have put together a free download of a discussion about Betta Fish. I’ve listed a summary of what’s covered in the audio below.
This Special Pet Fish Talk Show features a discussion by the Bailey Brothers, Tom and Nevin, about Keeping Betta Fish.
A Brief Summary of this Special Show titled “Keeping Betta Fish”.
1. The name and pronunciation.
2. Appropriate home for your Betta Fish.
3. Cultured Gravel for Betta Fish Bowls.
4. What else? Java Fern, Ghost Shrimp, Mystery Snails, …
5. Food. Freeze Dried Blood Worms, Live Worms, …
6. Feeding schedule for Betta Fish.
7. Size and Life Span.
PodCast MP3 about Keeping Betta Fish.
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Here’s another great amateur Betta video.
It’s a perfect example of how Betta’s can indeed live with other fish. Please note however, that these are female Betta’s which are not as aggressive as their male counterparts.
If you have a video posted on youTube or anywhere else that you would like to share with us by all means, please do! We would all love to see your Betta’s and the homes you’ve built for them.
Go find Nemo, but lose betta – Myrtle Beach Sun News
| Go find Nemo, but lose betta Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - But right now, I’d hire a hit man to snuff the betta fish that’s been thriving in the downstairs bathroom despite my best efforts to kill it. … |
How to Succeed at Breeding Bettas
By John Benn
Having been involved in breeding bettas for many years, I can honestly say that it is one of the most fulfilling challenges in the aquarium hobby. Not only is the spawning process immensely interesting, but the results can produce some of the most brilliantly colorful freshwater fish you have ever seen. Once bitten by the betta bug, your interest in these fish will continue to grow. No matter what your level of experience, from a beginner learning the basics of animal biology to an advanced
Many people ask if its ok to put your Betta in a vase with some plants.
The answer is yes, but ONLY IF YOU DO IT RIGHT.
The Betta will still require regular feeding and the changing of water. No they will not live long and healthy by eating off the plants. They should still be fed proper Betta Foods. The need for cleaning and water changes may become more frequent as the plant absorbs the water at a faster rate and you now have an algae producing product in with your Betta.
In otherwords, all in all, your over all Betta maintenance will increase. For some, it’s a fair trade for the beauty of a Betta in a Vase.
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