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VWs and Fish · 01-24-2005, 07:49 PM

thanks for all the feedback guys/gals.

Now now I think I want to grab a 1-2 gallon tank with some live plants...do bettas prefer shallow tanks. I noticed that mine likes to do laps around the bottom when I'm not paying attention to him, but when I feed him or stare at him he springs up and becomes curious.

I also had a question about his fins...I've seen a lot of pictures where the fins are REALLY full and spread. Is this what a normal healthy betta should look like, or do they do this from time to time?

Mine looked really droopy when I got him yesterday, but today he has spread his fins a bit more.

One more thing...about food...I only have pellets at the moment...just getting set up ya know, but I noticed that he always wants more food. I've stuck to 4 pellets twice a day and then 2 pellets before I sleep. 4 pellets when I leave for school, 4 when I get back, and 2 at night.

Is my method of feeding alright?

01-24-2005, 07:49 PM	#8
VWs and Fish Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 30	Re: Hi just a few Betta Q's thanks for all the feedback guys/gals. Now now I think I want to grab a 1-2 gallon tank with some live plants...do bettas prefer shallow tanks. I noticed that mine likes to do laps around the bottom when I'm not paying attention to him, but when I feed him or stare at him he springs up and becomes curious. I also had a question about his fins...I've seen a lot of pictures where the fins are REALLY full and spread. Is this what a normal healthy betta should look like, or do they do this from time to time? Mine looked really droopy when I got him yesterday, but today he has spread his fins a bit more. One more thing...about food...I only have pellets at the moment...just getting set up ya know, but I noticed that he always wants more food. I've stuck to 4 pellets twice a day and then 2 pellets before I sleep. 4 pellets when I leave for school, 4 when I get back, and 2 at night. Is my method of feeding alright?