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Permalink Reply by Mr Puffer on June 7, 2012 at 9:37pm

Are they alive?

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Permalink Reply by Mr awesome on June 19, 2012 at 2:13am

Smartass

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Permalink Reply by Corey Scherrer on June 8, 2012 at 1:48pm

If you look into Bettas they simply live on the shore line in puddles in Japan warmer water with little air because they'll breath out of water if neccessary. I also have tried many different things in the past with thtese fish and have had little success in trying to expand their living quarters. I feel it must be stressful to them to have "too much" space i guess?!?!

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Permalink Reply by Mr Meseeks on June 15, 2012 at 2:01am

Actually they come from Cambodia and Thailand where they live in rice paddies, and i dont think they would be stressed by to much space, my betta went from a cup in petco to a 10 gallon and hes doing fine

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Permalink Reply by Mr Meseeks on June 15, 2012 at 1:57am

We would need more information to really know what the cause is, but no bettas dont need an airstone they have a labyrinth organ that allows them to breath air, did you acclimate them? or just put them right into the tank? because if you put them right into it they might have temperature shock or the difference in the ph could be it

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Permalink Reply by yamachopper on June 15, 2012 at 3:36am

It could be anything from a parasite, to much current, or poor diet. But after a few days if the female died and the male was doing O.K. then it could have been he "spawned" her to death. I have a single male living with diamond tetras, neon tetras, and long fin gold danios in a 36 gallon planted with no airstone and he's been loving it for two months now.

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Permalink Reply by Robert Jango on June 18, 2012 at 1:03am

No, they don't need an airstone or even a filter. But, as with all fish, make sure you change the water - the more often the better.

My male Bettas are happiest when they carve out their own territory somewhere amongst the plants and stay there. If the male is swimming around the tank it tells me he's either extremely hungry or looking to lure the female into his nest. Females aren't all that active either. I released my Bettas into a 20,000 gallon pond outside but I never see them. I found out where one of the females is hanging out and she's there most of the time. I try not to bother her or my frog. They've got their favorite places to sit and that's about it.

When a female swims head down it means she's submitting to the male or she ate too much. If she's "floating" in a absolutely vertical position I'd say that's very strange and probably not good, but its hard to say more without actually seeing it. I hope you've given her places to hide. In nature these fish do not share living space or anything else for that matter. They breed and that's about it. If the male finds her still in bed after "making love" he'll kill her. Make sure she has places to escape - a 20 gallon tank may be too small. My pair of Bettas shared a 180 gallon planted tank. And, if not for the large size, I never would have kept them together.

Its summer. Put a large container of water outside or some kind of rain barrel. In a week or so you'll have mosquito larvae swimming around with maybe some bloodworms. Use a brine shrimp net to scoop them up and feed them to your Bettas. They'll love you for it and may start breeding.   

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Permalink Reply by Hard core pokemon gamer on June 18, 2012 at 12:26pm

actually bettas originally came from thialand in rice fields not puddles.And first of all,you can't put a female and male together because once they get better,their fight to the death.Also whats your ammonia readings?Check your temperarure,bettas like to be kept at 82 degrees F,I would add a little sea salt but not much.just watch their activity.Also where the bettas like that when you got them?if so take them  back and just get females or just one male.

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Permalink Reply by Hunter D. on June 20, 2012 at 8:38pm

FALSE! I say your statement is false because I have personal experience with Bettas together! First off, I have a female betta with an adult male Halfmoon Betta! And ive bred Bettas before!

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Permalink Reply by Hard core pokemon gamer on June 21, 2012 at 2:28am

just because you have males and females together doesn't mean they won't fight if taken away immedatelly if thee eggs are put into the bubble nest.Also females can be just as active as males.that one statement is ludicious.i've done my research and in fact own a betta.I will be getting more shortly once my 20 cycles all the way.

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Permalink Reply by Robert Jango on June 20, 2012 at 9:08pm

Its funny that you said they [females] can be just as agressive as the males.  I bought some fancy male show-fish and the female kicked his rear-end, chasing him all around the tank. He wouldn't even build a nest; so I've named him "Sonny" after Mildred Drysdale's son on the Beverly Hillbillies. Say what you want; these fish have personalities.

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Permalink Reply by Blake Carey on June 24, 2012 at 11:54pm

Beta Fish have two respiratory systems. One of which that can breath water. and another of which they can breathe air. Therefore that don't need an air stone!

Hope that Helped,

Blake

 

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