Comments on: How to House a Betta Better http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/10/how-to-house-a-betta-better/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:06:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: alex http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/10/how-to-house-a-betta-better/comment-page-1/#comment-9907 alex Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:35:33 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1381#comment-9907 a betta needs a minimum of 5 gallons,and could live 7 years if taken care of properly. a betta needs a minimum of 5 gallons,and could live 7 years if taken care of properly.

]]> By: Chris http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/10/how-to-house-a-betta-better/comment-page-1/#comment-7312 Chris Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:35:45 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1381#comment-7312 Good article. People really do have to learn that they can't just throw some water into a little container or receptacle and then expect a betta to thrive in it. As an aside, can anyone tell me if there's any truth to the rumor that bettas can live up to seven years in captivity? Good article. People really do have to learn that they can’t just throw some water into a little container or receptacle and then expect a betta to thrive in it.

As an aside, can anyone tell me if there’s any truth to the rumor that bettas can live up to seven years in captivity?

]]> By: Keri K. http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/10/how-to-house-a-betta-better/comment-page-1/#comment-4545 Keri K. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:39:52 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1381#comment-4545 Hi, Jessica. A swollen abdomen could mean constipation. Make sure his water is always 75-80 degrees F. You may need to add an aquarium heater. Try not feeding him for one day, then be careful not to overfeed him -- a betta's stomach is only about the size of his eyes! Feed him very small amounts twice a day. And keep the water very, very clean -- swelling can also mean a condition called "dropsy," which is usually caused by poor water quality, and is very difficult to recover from. I hope TJ feels better! Hi, Jessica. A swollen abdomen could mean constipation. Make sure his water is always 75-80 degrees F. You may need to add an aquarium heater. Try not feeding him for one day, then be careful not to overfeed him — a betta’s stomach is only about the size of his eyes! Feed him very small amounts twice a day. And keep the water very, very clean — swelling can also mean a condition called “dropsy,” which is usually caused by poor water quality, and is very difficult to recover from. I hope TJ feels better!

]]> By: jessica http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/10/how-to-house-a-betta-better/comment-page-1/#comment-4542 jessica Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:08:02 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1381#comment-4542 My fish (TJ) he got's a ball on he's stomach and i do what to do.Someone help me fast. My fish (TJ) he got’s a ball on he’s stomach and i do what to do.Someone help me fast.

]]> By: Keri K. http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/10/how-to-house-a-betta-better/comment-page-1/#comment-618 Keri K. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:36:43 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1381#comment-618 Thanks, Tracy! "Finn" is a great betta name, Holly. I once knew one named "Finneus." It's great you took the time to see that the bettas got good homes, Gundlach. Hopefully there are lots of new betta lovers out there because of it! Thanks, Tracy!

“Finn” is a great betta name, Holly. I once knew one named “Finneus.”

It’s great you took the time to see that the bettas got good homes, Gundlach. Hopefully there are lots of new betta lovers out there because of it!

]]> By: Tracy Marie http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/10/how-to-house-a-betta-better/comment-page-1/#comment-612 Tracy Marie Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:03:42 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1381#comment-612 Great article! Always happy to see as much correct info on the web about caring for fish properly as possible. My current Betta is named "Big D". He lives in a 4 gallon Biorb and loves it! Great article! Always happy to see as much correct info on the web about caring for fish properly as possible. My current Betta is named “Big D”. He lives in a 4 gallon Biorb and loves it!

]]> By: Holly http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/10/how-to-house-a-betta-better/comment-page-1/#comment-522 Holly Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:43:23 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1381#comment-522 I have two betta, a male and a female (seperate tanks). I love them, have had them for years. names: Finn and Haddie I have two betta, a male and a female (seperate tanks). I love them, have had them for years. names: Finn and Haddie

]]> By: Gundlach http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/10/how-to-house-a-betta-better/comment-page-1/#comment-520 Gundlach Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:39:13 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1381#comment-520 I helped a friend use betas as centerpieces. I was concerned about the care of the fish afterward, but we arranged for safe transportation and good homes before the event. The fish were magnificent, and yes, I know they are not decorations, but they were treated well and are now in happy homes. I helped a friend use betas as centerpieces. I was concerned about the care of the fish afterward, but we arranged for safe transportation and good homes before the event. The fish were magnificent, and yes, I know they are not decorations, but they were treated well and are now in happy homes.

]]> By: Keri T. http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/10/how-to-house-a-betta-better/comment-page-1/#comment-375 Keri T. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:19:54 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1381#comment-375 I have to admit, Tina, that I considered bettas for my reception. I gave up the idea because I would never want to give any of them away (or if I did, the potential recipient would have to sit through a ten minute lecture and probably sign an adoption commitment!). That, and my kitchen counter has just about reached its population limit already. I have to avert my eyes from the betta section at the store as it is. I have to admit, Tina, that I considered bettas for my reception. I gave up the idea because I would never want to give any of them away (or if I did, the potential recipient would have to sit through a ten minute lecture and probably sign an adoption commitment!). That, and my kitchen counter has just about reached its population limit already. I have to avert my eyes from the betta section at the store as it is.

]]> By: Tina http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/10/how-to-house-a-betta-better/comment-page-1/#comment-374 Tina Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:47:01 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1381#comment-374 It breaks my heart when I hear about Bettas or other fish being used as centerpieces for a wedding or similar parties without any regard as to what will happen with them after the party. "Oh the guests will get to take them home..." This is a living creature - not a decoration! It breaks my heart when I hear about Bettas or other fish being used as centerpieces for a wedding or similar parties without any regard as to what will happen with them after the party. “Oh the guests will get to take them home…” This is a living creature – not a decoration!

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