Bubble Eyed Goldfish - Page 2

vettech909 · 04-14-2008, 03:54 PM

get new food.my betta wouldnt eat the big betta pellets i put in his bowl.

Ricker · 04-14-2008, 04:11 PM

What I notice with all my new fish I bring home is. At first they won't eat. A) They are stressed B) They aren't sure were food is at yet. What I do is flick my finger in water gets it attention and then he knows were food is take me about a week to get them use to feeding. Also I think bettas like 75-82 F I THINK not 100% sure. I know I have a betta in a 55g tank he loves the room he is very active and loves the room. The more room you give them the more active they are. Gl with project and keep up the good work. Also don't be surprised if you get into the hobby then you will be begging parents to give you money for filters lights etc... lol

fghtffyrobesity · 04-14-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vettech909

get new food.my betta wouldnt eat the big betta pellets i put in his bowl.

Im actually using goldfish flakes. Is this the correct food I should use/will it eat it?

Also, would it be a bad idea to have TWO fish in a ONE gallon tank?

and @ Ricker:
I am somewhat interested in getting more fish. They seem pretty fun and whatnot but I'm not sure if I have the space in my house to fit big tanks.

trashion · 04-14-2008, 05:58 PM

No. You can't feed a betta goldfish flakes. They're improper nutrition for them.

And please don't put 2 fish in a 1 gallon tank, it'd be a huge pain to keep up with.

fghtffyrobesity · 04-14-2008, 06:18 PM

Alright, it looks like I will have to stop by the pet store soon and pick up a small heater to keep the water the proper temperature and some betta fish food.

What is a good brand to get for betta food?

Also, would a water heater work in a curved bowl? Im not sure how they run or anything. I dont know if they attach to a rim or float in the water or what.

trashion · 04-14-2008, 06:29 PM

The heater I'm talking about is the Hydor Mini Heater: http://www.aquariumguys.com/miniheater.html
You can get them at Petc0 for sure, but support your LFS if they have 'em

It's a little paddle with a suction cup. You could bury it under the gravel and just run the cord out of the back. I'd pick up a thermometer too, just to keep an eye on the temp. You don't have to leave it in 24/7, but pop it in now and then to make sure it's the right temperature.

Also, make sure you have at least 1 thing that the fish can hide behind. A silk plant would work just fine.

fghtffyrobesity · 04-14-2008, 06:45 PM

Alright, sweet. I'll stop by Petco and pick one up tomorrow if I can. I already got a thermometer for it and the temperature is about 70 which is a bit too cool. I added some warm water too it before i brought it to school which warmed it up to 72 degrees. And I have a plastic plant for it so I think it should be good.

Thanks for all of the help and advice everyone. I hope my little betta fish will survive the whole term!

trashion · 04-14-2008, 06:49 PM

The only reason plastic may not be good is that it could snag your poor little betta's flowing fins. You might be okay, but if you see his fins looking ragged, change it out for silk.

He will survive, as long as you remember to change all the water every week!

Obsidian · 04-14-2008, 08:13 PM

Last reason why not to keep another fish in the tank: They only other fish that would "fit" would be another Betta. If you put them in there you would fail your project because they will fight with each other and kill each other. Even if you went with a male and a female after they mated the male would kill the female.

Bad idea.

trashion · 04-14-2008, 08:18 PM

Or vice versa! I've heard of females killing males.

P.S. can I get credit for helpin' you out in your report?

fghtffyrobesity · 04-15-2008, 11:34 AM

Haha, yes, I suppose I could include you in my bibliography for the paper we have to write. It only has to be 150 words but it might need a bibliography.

Obsidian · 04-15-2008, 12:31 PM

You can just give the link to this thread, most teachers would accept that. At least they did at the university I went to. You would have to make it clear it is a forum and thus there are multiple authors

fghtffyrobesity · 04-15-2008, 03:55 PM

Julie,

That Hydro Miniheater you suggested, said it was for 2+ gallon tank/bowl. Mine is a 1 gallon bowl. Is it still suggested that I use it?

trashion · 04-15-2008, 06:39 PM

Yeah, it is rated for larger, but I used one in my mom's 1 gallon and my friend used 1 in her 1/2 gallon with no problems. It got the water to a nice healthy 82.

fghtffyrobesity · 04-15-2008, 07:44 PM

And is 82 a safe temperature for a betta fish?

Obsidian · 04-15-2008, 07:46 PM

Yes it is, he will love you for it

Ricker · 04-15-2008, 09:56 PM

Ya my betta loves 82F.

04-14-2008, 03:54 PM	#21
vettech909 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 146	get new food.my betta wouldnt eat the big betta pellets i put in his bowl. __________________ 55GALLON: 1 PACU 1 GOLDFISH 2 GOLD GOURAMIS 1 RED EARED SLIDER TURTLE 1 YELLOW BELLIED SLIDER TURTLE 5GALLON: 3 ALBINO BLACK SKIRT TETRAS 1 "MUPPY" 2 PLATYS 1 BLACK KUHLI LOACH 2.5GALLON: 1 ALBINO MBUNA CICHLID BETTA BOWL: 1 RED MALE BETTA DREAM TANK: PLANTED W//BLACK GRAVEL 3 ZEBRA DANIOS 6 PIGMY CORY CATS 4 TIGER BARBS 2 BLACK TETRAS 4 MARBLE HATCHET FISH 10 GALLON: 1 FEMALE EASTERN BOX TURTLE(GETTING A 50GALLON PLASTIC TUB SOON)

04-14-2008, 05:58 PM	#24
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,318	No. You can't feed a betta goldfish flakes. They're improper nutrition for them. And please don't put 2 fish in a 1 gallon tank, it'd be a huge pain to keep up with. __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

04-14-2008, 06:29 PM	#26
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,318	The heater I'm talking about is the Hydor Mini Heater: http://www.aquariumguys.com/miniheater.html You can get them at Petc0 for sure, but support your LFS if they have 'em It's a little paddle with a suction cup. You could bury it under the gravel and just run the cord out of the back. I'd pick up a thermometer too, just to keep an eye on the temp. You don't have to leave it in 24/7, but pop it in now and then to make sure it's the right temperature. Also, make sure you have at least 1 thing that the fish can hide behind. A silk plant would work just fine. __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

04-14-2008, 06:49 PM	#28
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,318	The only reason plastic may not be good is that it could snag your poor little betta's flowing fins. You might be okay, but if you see his fins looking ragged, change it out for silk. He will survive, as long as you remember to change all the water every week! __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

04-14-2008, 08:13 PM	#29
Obsidian Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 1,039	Last reason why not to keep another fish in the tank: They only other fish that would "fit" would be another Betta. If you put them in there you would fail your project because they will fight with each other and kill each other. Even if you went with a male and a female after they mated the male would kill the female. Bad idea. __________________ Obsidian 20 gallon 1 Dwarf Gourami; 5 Cherry Barbs; 7 Black Neon Tetras; 3 Peppered Cory's; 1 Albino Bristlenose Pleco (Old Blondie) 10 gallon Breaking it down for storage. 5.5 gallon Betta 100 gallon 7 giant danios; 4 Rosy Barbs, 1 German Blue Ram, 7 Julie Cory cats, 2 Burmese Loaches; 5 Zebra Daios

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04-14-2008, 04:11 PM	#22
Ricker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 514	What I notice with all my new fish I bring home is. At first they won't eat. A) They are stressed B) They aren't sure were food is at yet. What I do is flick my finger in water gets it attention and then he knows were food is take me about a week to get them use to feeding. Also I think bettas like 75-82 F I THINK not 100% sure. I know I have a betta in a 55g tank he loves the room he is very active and loves the room. The more room you give them the more active they are. Gl with project and keep up the good work. Also don't be surprised if you get into the hobby then you will be begging parents to give you money for filters lights etc... lol

04-14-2008, 06:18 PM	#25
fghtffyrobesity Fishy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 16 Posts: 14	Alright, it looks like I will have to stop by the pet store soon and pick up a small heater to keep the water the proper temperature and some betta fish food. What is a good brand to get for betta food? Also, would a water heater work in a curved bowl? Im not sure how they run or anything. I dont know if they attach to a rim or float in the water or what.

04-14-2008, 06:45 PM	#27
fghtffyrobesity Fishy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 16 Posts: 14	Alright, sweet. I'll stop by Petco and pick one up tomorrow if I can. I already got a thermometer for it and the temperature is about 70 which is a bit too cool. I added some warm water too it before i brought it to school which warmed it up to 72 degrees. And I have a plastic plant for it so I think it should be good. Thanks for all of the help and advice everyone. I hope my little betta fish will survive the whole term!

04-14-2008, 08:18 PM	#30
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,318	Or vice versa! I've heard of females killing males. P.S. can I get credit for helpin' you out in your report? __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

04-15-2008, 11:34 AM	#31
fghtffyrobesity Fishy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 16 Posts: 14	Haha, yes, I suppose I could include you in my bibliography for the paper we have to write. It only has to be 150 words but it might need a bibliography.

04-15-2008, 12:31 PM	#32
Obsidian Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 1,039	You can just give the link to this thread, most teachers would accept that. At least they did at the university I went to. You would have to make it clear it is a forum and thus there are multiple authors __________________ Obsidian 20 gallon 1 Dwarf Gourami; 5 Cherry Barbs; 7 Black Neon Tetras; 3 Peppered Cory's; 1 Albino Bristlenose Pleco (Old Blondie) 10 gallon Breaking it down for storage. 5.5 gallon Betta 100 gallon 7 giant danios; 4 Rosy Barbs, 1 German Blue Ram, 7 Julie Cory cats, 2 Burmese Loaches; 5 Zebra Daios

04-15-2008, 03:55 PM	#33
fghtffyrobesity Fishy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 16 Posts: 14	Julie, That Hydro Miniheater you suggested, said it was for 2+ gallon tank/bowl. Mine is a 1 gallon bowl. Is it still suggested that I use it?

04-15-2008, 06:39 PM	#34
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,318	Yeah, it is rated for larger, but I used one in my mom's 1 gallon and my friend used 1 in her 1/2 gallon with no problems. It got the water to a nice healthy 82. __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

04-15-2008, 07:44 PM	#35
fghtffyrobesity Fishy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 16 Posts: 14	And is 82 a safe temperature for a betta fish?

04-15-2008, 07:46 PM	#36
Obsidian Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 1,039	Yes it is, he will love you for it __________________ Obsidian 20 gallon 1 Dwarf Gourami; 5 Cherry Barbs; 7 Black Neon Tetras; 3 Peppered Cory's; 1 Albino Bristlenose Pleco (Old Blondie) 10 gallon Breaking it down for storage. 5.5 gallon Betta 100 gallon 7 giant danios; 4 Rosy Barbs, 1 German Blue Ram, 7 Julie Cory cats, 2 Burmese Loaches; 5 Zebra Daios

04-15-2008, 09:56 PM	#37
Ricker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 514	Ya my betta loves 82F.

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