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07-17-2012, 06:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Frisco, TX
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To betta or Not to betta
hey guys. my sister is wondering what the best beginer fish. I say a betta but she wants a second opinian.
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2 gal breeding tank:5 unidentified fry
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07-17-2012, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Bremerton, WA
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Yes a betta is a great biginner fish, so are danios. They can withstand just about anything. I would go with a betta because they don't require a huge tank as other fish do. Danios are a good beginner fish, and they require at least a 10 gallon tank.
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07-17-2012, 08:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Georgia
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I agree with a betta. They dony need to be fed everyday, changing the water once a week, and they have personalities!
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07-18-2012, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ottawa
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I would also agree with the two post above. My only fish is a betta and I have made a lot (really a lot) of mistakes with it in the beginning. They are hardy fish, but that doesn't mean you can neglect them. Your sister still needs to research the requirements for keeping a betta, and look up how to do general things like cleaning the tank and doing water changes.
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07-18-2012, 10:14 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Soviet Republic of California
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I say a betta. They're easy to care for.
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