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KarenSoCal

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A couple weekends ago, my significant other brought home a betta fish. It's a male koi betta. It doesn't look like most bettas... In fact, it doesn't look that much like a betta to me, at all. It does look sort of like a miniature koi... It has some black and silver-white, and a tinge of orange. Its body is the placket type, so no long flowing tail. If I had made the choice, I would have chosen differently. It's interesting, though. This is my first fish ever.
I have a plakat also. I have kept several bettas with the long finnage, but people have so overbred them that some can barely swim under the weight of so much fin. Long finned ones are also more prone to fin rot and body rot.

Bettas are so beautiful, but personally I would never get one that had huge, double tail and fins. A veiltail is a good choice...basic long fins and hardier than many.

But I like my plakat...he is so energetic and interactive, and I think he's beautiful, too!

Enjoy your betta...they are intelligent and need interaction with you. They can also be taught simple tricks.
This is Bama...20190412_192300.jpeg
 

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Good evening/afternoon all.
The weather is about to change here and we're back to wet and chilly from tomorrow.
My physio went well - back in 3 weeks and the GP is sending me for an xray on my other knee.
I'm hoping they'll do that when I see my fracture doc on Friday to save me a trip.
It's been quite busy here today - good to see all the chat!

Glad the physio went went well. I am about to book myself back in to see my regular physio/osteo. I don’t want my current troubles to put my back out!
 
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Confused, mostly. :D Nothing you can't help me with, though. I hope. :confused::rolleyes::<3:
Cathie has been reminding me, but just haven't been able to get to it. I will try a little later. As I will need to sit and compile one for the both of you. And I will try and insert a little madness in there for the crazy people.;)
 

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I have a plakat also. I have kept several bettas with the long finnage, but people have so overbred them that some can barely swim under the weight of so much fin. Long finned ones are also more prone to fin rot and body rot.

Bettas are so beautiful, but personally I would never get one that had huge, double tail and fins. A veiltail is a good choice...basic long fins and hardier than many.

But I like my plakat...he is so energetic and interactive, and I think he's beautiful, too!

Enjoy your betta...they are intelligent and need interaction with you. They can also be taught simple tricks.
This is Bama...View attachment 270592
Hi There Bama, How are you doin?
 

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Good mornooning everyone.

I have caught up at last! I shall be off for a swim shortly, but first I must book myself in to the physio and my car in to the garage because it has been recalled by Ford for a potential clutch problem.

Not see you all later. Happy Wednesday :)
Enjoy your swim. The clutch problem sounds serious if they have recalled it. Good luck with that. Whatever you do though, please don't go on any walks as we all know what happened the last time your car went into the garage.:eek:
 

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Enjoy your swim. The clutch problem sounds serious if they have recalled it. Good luck with that. Whatever you do though, please don't go on any walks as we all know what happened the last time your car went into the garage.:eek:

I am booked in for next Tuesday. Car booked in for next Wednesday. Swim went well. Warning heeded concerning walking while car in garage! [emoji23]
 

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Sjoe, it is a lot of work. That is one of the reasons why I have not gotten a turtle, as I am not sure I would be able to get the water right. [emoji85]
It depends on the water and the turtles. There are species that require pristine water, but fortunately mud turtles aren't those delicate ones. I treat the water I add to the mud turtle tank, then mostly forget about it. I couldn't do that with fish in there too, though... I will have to get the nitrogen cycle under better control before trying fish with the turtles.
 

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Somebody else made the box for me and last night it was too dark to take photos. I put the insulation in. Hopefully I will have decent light when i get home today and can take photos. It is not a big box. It is only 600x600x600 and the inner box is 500x500x550. And I stuffed thermo insulation between the two boxes to insulate them. Now I must just figure out how to get an extension cord connected and put in a CHE on the inside.

You could attach one of these Ceramic Sockets to the roof, have your wire lead attached to it. It’s very easy.

Since it is outside, id have the wires connect from one of the sides (or back side), have enough slack in the wire so lid easily lifts.

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Glad the physio went went well. I am about to book myself back in to see my regular physio/osteo. I don’t want my current troubles to put my back out!
Oh yes be careful with that!
When we compensate for an injury it really can affect other parts!
Just ask my knee - it will answer - one click for yes two for no!!:)
 

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Cathie has been reminding me, but just haven't been able to get to it. I will try a little later. As I will need to sit and compile one for the both of you. And I will try and insert a little madness in there for the crazy people.;)
Well, I wasn't going to ask, but I've been looking forward to a summary from @CarolM as well... ;)
 

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Yes, they do. Also most fish food contains a small amount. But copper is necessary in a fish's diet, just like it and zinc, iron, selenium, etc are needed in ours.

Copper is dangerous only when there's too much of it, like older copper pipes. If you have newer PVC pipes, you probably don't have to worry about it. Just be aware of what's in any additive you put in your tank.
Very well stated. Far more elegant than my version! :p
 
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