So they are able to live without bubblers and filters as long as you change water? That's interesting.

they are pretty specialized animals. you should see them spawn!
check out this video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=x47LAmgKJTw
if im not mistaken, the male squeezes the eggs out of the female then sucks them into his mouth to then place them in his bubble nest at the waters surface

That’s pretty amazing Josh.
Danny, I love the double tail super delta he is almost regal looking, if a fish can be regal. Beautiful just beautiful.

My wife was a judge for the International Betta Council and as such at one point we had numerous bettas. We kept th em in cut down 2 liter pop bottles and changed water every 2 or 3 days. After that keeping torts is like a vacation. I have come to conclusion that you have be a little mentally unbalanced to keep any animal as a hobby.

Very cute Danny.. I always find my self looking at the different fish, betas, and such but have to tell my self no more tanks.

Thanks Everyone
An 80oz container is a good size for a male, but the bigger the better. They actually don't like water that moves Dee. The gulping of air into the swim bladder is what helps them survive in the wild. Where they are from in Southeast Asia, they are found in rice fields and shallow water. The water is warm so it holds very little oxygen, the gulping air helps them get the oxygen they need to survive.
I change my water weekly and I'm lucky enough to have acid water, so I don't have to mess with the ph.

Danny

And how many Bettas do you have Danny???

Just 11 5 veiltails, 2 delta tails (one might be a super delta, depends on if his tail gets bigger) 1 halfmoon, 1 double tail plakat (fighting type ie. short fins), 1 double tail super delta and 1 female.

Danny

I love bettas! I'm on my third one. Do you happen to know what average life span is?

The average life span is 5 to 8 years Melissa.

Danny

This post was last modified: 03-06-2008 09:10 AM by egyptiandan.