Anyone have a pet BETTA fish?

mighty maron · 12-08-11, 12:37 PM

post pic of typical betta fish

Deuce · 12-08-11, 12:41 PM

I think they are mean mother fukkers if I remember correctly. Usually cost a few dollars at the super market.

Not worth it. Fukk them.

Fishhead · 12-08-11, 12:43 PM

If we get one, probably will be RED

Duece, you should get one, probably calm you down a notch or two....................

robzilla · 12-08-11, 12:46 PM

I had one that lived for a year. His name was Mr. fishy.
be sure to change the water, have a filter, have an air pump. the water needs a lot of oxygen in it.

Fishhead · 12-08-11, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by robzilla

I had one that lived for a year. His name was Mr. fishy.
be sure to change the water, have a filter, have an air pump. the water needs a lot of oxygen in it.

Swinging Johnson · 12-08-11, 01:15 PM

Yes, good pets but be sure to give him a companion. Betta fish need to be surrounded by other Betta fish. The more the merrier.

Dax · 12-08-11, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by Swinging Johnson

Yes, good pets but be sure to give him a companion. Betta fish need to be surrounded by other Betta fish. The more the merrier.

Actually I think that's a bad Idea, Betta Fish are very territorial and tend to fight with others M or F... that's why you usually see them in separate tanks.

And they also are AIR BREATHERS, so you don't need an air pump their what are known as "Labyrinth Fish"Hope this helps.

Fishhead · 12-08-11, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by Swinging Johnson

Yes, good pets but be sure to give him a companion. Betta fish need to be surrounded by other Betta fish. The more the merrier.

Deuce · 12-08-11, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by Fishhead

If we get one, probably will be RED Duece, you should get one, probably calm you down a notch or two....................

You may be onto something here, Fishead.............................

Swinging Johnson · 12-08-11, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by Dax

Actually I think that's a bad Idea, Betta Fish are very territorial and tend to fight with others M or F... that's why you usually see them in separate tanks.

And they also are AIR BREATHERS, so you don't need an air pump their what are known as "Labyrinth Fish"Hope this helps.

It was a joke Daxxy. A joke. Ha-ruuuumph!

Spaceman Spiff · 12-08-11, 01:32 PM

I've kept most fish you can get from a pet store, and personally, I'd recommend you get something different. Unless that's the fish that you're set on.
Betta's do look nice, but the problem with getting one from a pet store is they are usually unhealthy by the time you get them. If you didn't notice, Bettas are almost always kept in their own (ridiculously) tiny tank, with essentially no room to move. On top of that, they're overbred in such bad conditions that they're usually carrying some kind of disease/illness by the time they get to you.

I'm not sure if Swinging Johnson was kidding, but Betta's are also known as Siamese fighting fish, so... don't put more then one male in a tank, or they'll fight to the death. They're pretty good with any other type of fish though.

Dax · 12-08-11, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by Swinging Johnson

It was a joke Daxxy. A joke. Ha-ruuuumph!

OOOOTAaaay, my bad then lol

SpreadSniper · 12-08-11, 01:53 PM

they are difficult to care for and usually don't live long..... and yes, they are very mean to eachother..... I used to take my couple of my cousins and put them in clear plastic cups with water then put the 2 cups together and watch the lil fukkers go nuts - good times

Fishhead · 12-08-11, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by SpreadSniper

they are difficult to care for and usually don't live long..... and yes, they are very mean to eachother..... I used to take my couple of my cousins and put them in clear plastic cups with water then put the 2 cups together and watch the lil fukkers go nuts - good times

jimmyeatworld · 12-08-11, 01:55 PM

don't get a beta get one of those really big gold fish. it is funny seeing them shake their fat bodies.

goofyre · 12-08-11, 01:56 PM

I like to go to stores (walmart, meijer) and accidentally dumb two into 1 container and sit back and enjoy.

jimmyeatworld · 12-08-11, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by goofyre

I like to go to stores (walmart, meijer) and accidentally dumb two into 1 container and sit back and enjoy.

if only mike vick could have enjoyed beta fights instead of dog fights...

k13 · 12-08-11, 01:57 PM

Had one long time ago, had to take out of the aquarium because it was getting such a beating everyday.

It's for kids and beginners, people don't usually take care of them right. A little bowl is not enough for a fish to live to its potential.

Have a 90 gallon tank now with cool synodontis catfish, fancy plecos and bunch of other fish.

BIGDAY · 12-08-11, 02:02 PM

In college, we would bet on Beta fish wars. Would take about a half hour and one would be sun tanning...

Fishhead · 12-08-11, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by BIGDAY

In college, we would bet on Beta fish wars. Would take about a half hour and one would be sun tanning...

How widespread is BETTA gambling?

zam77 · 12-08-11, 02:10 PM

A good test fish

HellSpawn · 12-08-11, 02:35 PM

buy two males and place them in the same tank... then just sit down and enjoy the slaughter!!! lol!!!

jjgold · 12-08-11, 03:21 PM

Pets tie you down
Fishhead go to zoo or go to Silverton and see all damn fish you want everyday

Why waste money??

FreeFall · 12-08-11, 03:31 PM

I have one currently living in a 5 gal FW tank. He has a snail as a friend to help keep his tank really clean. I've moved onto larger SW projects since them, but this is probably the hardest of all FW fish you can own.

milwaukee mike · 12-08-11, 05:03 PM

pros:
good looking fish
flap around a lot and look really excited
males make bubbles
cheap
will peck at your finger if you stick it in the tank

cons:
can't have more than one betta in the same tank
other cons stated above re: breeding conditions

GUMMO77 · 12-08-11, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by Swinging Johnson

Yes, good pets but be sure to give him a companion. Betta fish need to be surrounded by other Betta fish. The more the merrier.

GUMMO77 · 12-08-11, 05:22 PM

Con:
They die fast.

Pro:
They die fast.

Fishhead · 12-08-11, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by GUMMO77

Con:
They die fast.

Pro:
They die fast.

phillybadboy · 12-08-11, 06:20 PM

how long do they live?

milwaukee mike · 12-08-11, 06:59 PM

depends philly

from a decent shop you should get 3 yrs

Br0nxer · 12-08-11, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by Spaceman Spiff

I've kept most fish you can get from a pet store, and personally, I'd recommend you get something different. Unless that's the fish that you're set on.
Betta's do look nice, but the problem with getting one from a pet store is they are usually unhealthy by the time you get them. If you didn't notice, Bettas are almost always kept in their own (ridiculously) tiny tank, with essentially no room to move. On top of that, they're overbred in such bad conditions that they're usually carrying some kind of disease/illness by the time they get to you.

I'm not sure if Swinging Johnson was kidding, but Betta's are also known as Siamese fighting fish, so... don't put more then one male in a tank, or they'll fight to the death. They're pretty good with any other type of fish though.