Fish Lovers 3.0 [new poll]

[AquariumQueen]

Bettas will sometimes make bubble nests in really bad situations, like tiny bowls. It's definitely instinctual, I don't think any definitive research has been done to see whether it's more common in adequate housing.

[PeachFuzz]

I read somewhere that a Betta making a bubble nest could mean a form of happiness. Yes, it means the Betta is ready to breed, but a lot of animals are only ready to breed when the environment is perfect, as there is little point in breeding in a poor environment, as the babies will probably not survive. Perhaps that is true for Betta's as well.

But bettas do not build bubble nests to breed at that moment. They also do it for practice and simply because it's an instinct. That's why both females and very young males who are not yet breeding age make nests too.

[lachance]

I was just passing through, but then I thought I'd give it a go. My betta (Winston Churchill, or Church for short) who I've had for probably 6-ish months now, was originally a dark grey color with patches of dark metallic green, blues, and black. I noticed while cleaning his bowl a couple weeks ago that the top of his head was turned a rusty color and he's gotten so much paler to the point where the blue doesn't show much anymore. The discoloration is only on his head though. I've never seen this in any of my bettas before. Does anyone know what might be the cause of this? I can provide further details on the type of food I give him and tank if needed. I'll appreciate any kind of help. Thank you!

[AquariumQueen]

It's possible he has the marbling gene, so his color will change naturally. I would only worry if he starts to act ill.

[satuurnity]

I was thinking about possibly getting a betta to go with my neons instead of a dwarf gourami. Does anyone have any experience with this combination and does it work well? Thanks c:

[Keletheryl]

Still no fry from my guppies. I had to take her out of the breeder because my mum was watching over her during the weekend and she waaay over fed her, so when I came back there was so much dirty food and the water was so clouded and disgusting, she could barely move around. It smelled so gross. So I had to empty her out into the 10 gal. I'll have to make another breeder and watch over her, hopefully she gives birth soon so I don't have to keep her in one any longer, there's a risk for the fry by keeping her inthe10gal because herself+ the other females in there might eat them. Ugh.

[elizae]

i feel very sad.

yesterday, i came home to my molly and betta both lying lifeless on the aquarium floor. i quickly realized they had been fighting.

well today, both were doing very well. my molly had gone from not swimming, and not being able to sit upright, to swimming a few inches and staying up right.

but my father thought other wise.

he took the molly, still alive, and flushed him down the toilet.

yes.

alive.

dad says that he wouldnt have made it.

does that mean hes questioning my ability to care for my fish?

i think so.

i still feel so bad.

rest in piece bub

[AquariumQueen]

I was just passing through, but then I thought I'd give it a go. My betta (Winston Churchill, or Church for short) who I've had for probably 6-ish months now, was originally a dark grey color with patches of dark metallic green, blues, and black. I noticed while cleaning his bowl a couple weeks ago that the top of his head was turned a rusty color and he's gotten so much paler to the point where the blue doesn't show much anymore. The discoloration is only on his head though. I've never seen this in any of my bettas before. Does anyone know what might be the cause of this? I can provide further details on the type of food I give him and tank if needed. I'll appreciate any kind of help. Thank you!

I just noticed this says bowl, how many gallons? Heated, filtered?

[AquariumQueen]

I was thinking about possibly getting a betta to go with my neons instead of a dwarf gourami. Does anyone have any experience with this combination and does it work well? Thanks c:

Bettas generally do fine with neons unless they personally are HIGHLY aggressive. However, you do have to choose one or another between a betta and a gourami, they're notorious for not getting along.

i feel very sad.

yesterday, i came home to my molly and betta both lying lifeless on the aquarium floor. i quickly realized they had been fighting.

well today, both were doing very well. my molly had gone from not swimming, and not being able to sit upright, to swimming a few inches and staying up right.

but my father thought other wise.

he took the molly, still alive, and flushed him down the toilet.

yes.

alive.

dad says that he wouldnt have made it.

does that mean hes questioning my ability to care for my fish?

i think so.

i still feel so bad.

rest in piece bub

I've seen you on MyAquariumClub! Small world.

[dark dragon]

I feel like I haven't been around on here for ages! I'm finally back from a loong hiatus and re-found the thread.

Update time!
I have three male bettas!
One in a 45gal. (With guppies platys and 2 dozen chiclid fry)
One in a 10gal. (Alone for now)
One temporarily in a 1gal. Bowl until I can fix a broken filter (his normal home is a 10gal.)
I'll try to get photos up soon!