Trying out #Hydroponics!! This was so fun to make. Talk a...
Trying out #Hydroponics!! This was so fun to make. Talk about an upgraded propagation station!! Walked in PetSmart to get stuff for my spoiled kitty! Now, we have Mr. Fish hanging out in there!! Hope he like his new home!! I tried to hide him, but got busted!
My girlfriend said, “IS THAT A FISH???”
“Why, yes! That would be a what we call a #betafish 🥰.”
“Where are you going to put him?”
“With my plants, duh!!!”
(Photos courtesy from my gf!!)
#PlantAddict #PetsAndPlants #FishAndPlants #AquariumPlants #PropagationStation #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantTherapy #PlantShelfie
My girlfriend said, “IS THAT A FISH???”
“Why, yes! That would be a what we call a #betafish 🥰.”
“Where are you going to put him?”
“With my plants, duh!!!”
(Photos courtesy from my gf!!)
#PlantAddict #PetsAndPlants #FishAndPlants #AquariumPlants #PropagationStation #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantTherapy #PlantShelfie
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It's really cute.. but...
This is not a good home for your little fishy friend. 🙂
He needs a lot bigger tank! A 20 litre tank is the minimum requirement for a betta fish 🙂
It needs filters, preferably a low-flow filter, because their fins are quite delicate.
Depending on your climate, the betta is sensitive to temperature, so the tank should be kept at 76-81 Fahrenheit.
Lights should mimic the natural day/night cycle.
Your tank should also have a cover, as these fish can be known to jump out of their tanks.
When choosing plants for the tank, you should avoid plants with sharp edges, and the same goes for decorating, as their fins are delicate. 🙂
You should also get it places to hide.
The betta is quite territorial, so it doesn't go well with a lot of other fish, but it can live with some bottom dwelling varieties.
And they need a special betta fish food too ☺️
And, remember to condition the water before moving your new fish friend into his tank.
A new tank should be set up weeks in advance of getting the fish, tho, as the pH and bacteria in the tank can be a bit of a struggle to get right the first time around.
If you have a friend with fish, maybe ask them if they can keep the fish while you get the new tank set up 🙂
This is not a good home for your little fishy friend. 🙂
He needs a lot bigger tank! A 20 litre tank is the minimum requirement for a betta fish 🙂
It needs filters, preferably a low-flow filter, because their fins are quite delicate.
Depending on your climate, the betta is sensitive to temperature, so the tank should be kept at 76-81 Fahrenheit.
Lights should mimic the natural day/night cycle.
Your tank should also have a cover, as these fish can be known to jump out of their tanks.
When choosing plants for the tank, you should avoid plants with sharp edges, and the same goes for decorating, as their fins are delicate. 🙂
You should also get it places to hide.
The betta is quite territorial, so it doesn't go well with a lot of other fish, but it can live with some bottom dwelling varieties.
And they need a special betta fish food too ☺️
And, remember to condition the water before moving your new fish friend into his tank.
A new tank should be set up weeks in advance of getting the fish, tho, as the pH and bacteria in the tank can be a bit of a struggle to get right the first time around.
If you have a friend with fish, maybe ask them if they can keep the fish while you get the new tank set up 🙂
@Linx Hi!! I appreciate your advice.
However, I’ll just tell you the little I know about them.
Betta (or Betta splendens, if you want to be scientific) actually live in pretty shallow, slow moving waters with dense vegetation. These waters also have pretty poor oxygen levels in the wild. Due to this, they actually evolved over time and have a labyrinth organ, which allows them to breathe above the surface. Pretty important if the type of Betta lives in actual stagnant waters. Some actually live in rice patties which are about 5 inches or less.
My “tank” is also topped with LIVE cuttings (so nothing sharp), but I do have a few net pots covering ONLY some of the opening and some of the plants that are just stuffed around it, but not enough where he can’t comfortably get to the surface. I actually find him pretty hidden in the roots, laying down chillin’ (like they do) which makes me feel like he feels safe.
As far as temperature & lighting; I think my little guys new home is in front of my obscured window. Also, my humidity and temperature meter isn’t visible in the photo. I also have plants that effectively grow next to him and have flourished right next to him. HOWEVER, Betta fish are highly adaptable as their pH levels and temperatures fluctuate pretty often in the wild too.
Regardless, I think considering the conditions that he was living in prior to mine, which was a cup…with nothing. Staring next to other males all day and people picking him up and shaking him. I think he’s kinda happy.
Also, the rule of thumb that I have also used when considering a fish tank is about an inch per fish per gallon. Sometimes, I give them about 2 inches, and that is definitely a must if you have a goldfish since they let off 2x the amount of waste. Live plants and fish are beneficial to one another. Just look up the Nitrogen cycle, which helps get rid of that fish waste, as the plants soak that up.
Also, when you have other semi-aggressive fish. You should always have multiple hiding spots so they are less likely to be stressed and kill one another.
You really should have a mix of top, middle, and bottom swimmers so they aren’t in the way all day.
I think he lives in a penthouse if you ask me. He definitely eats betta fish food and they will also enjoy bloodworms from time to time. I also don’t fed everyday. Which can be one of the problems people run into: overfeeding.
Might not know a lot about plants, but I know fish.
However, I’ll just tell you the little I know about them.
Betta (or Betta splendens, if you want to be scientific) actually live in pretty shallow, slow moving waters with dense vegetation. These waters also have pretty poor oxygen levels in the wild. Due to this, they actually evolved over time and have a labyrinth organ, which allows them to breathe above the surface. Pretty important if the type of Betta lives in actual stagnant waters. Some actually live in rice patties which are about 5 inches or less.
My “tank” is also topped with LIVE cuttings (so nothing sharp), but I do have a few net pots covering ONLY some of the opening and some of the plants that are just stuffed around it, but not enough where he can’t comfortably get to the surface. I actually find him pretty hidden in the roots, laying down chillin’ (like they do) which makes me feel like he feels safe.
As far as temperature & lighting; I think my little guys new home is in front of my obscured window. Also, my humidity and temperature meter isn’t visible in the photo. I also have plants that effectively grow next to him and have flourished right next to him. HOWEVER, Betta fish are highly adaptable as their pH levels and temperatures fluctuate pretty often in the wild too.
Regardless, I think considering the conditions that he was living in prior to mine, which was a cup…with nothing. Staring next to other males all day and people picking him up and shaking him. I think he’s kinda happy.
Also, the rule of thumb that I have also used when considering a fish tank is about an inch per fish per gallon. Sometimes, I give them about 2 inches, and that is definitely a must if you have a goldfish since they let off 2x the amount of waste. Live plants and fish are beneficial to one another. Just look up the Nitrogen cycle, which helps get rid of that fish waste, as the plants soak that up.
Also, when you have other semi-aggressive fish. You should always have multiple hiding spots so they are less likely to be stressed and kill one another.
You really should have a mix of top, middle, and bottom swimmers so they aren’t in the way all day.
I think he lives in a penthouse if you ask me. He definitely eats betta fish food and they will also enjoy bloodworms from time to time. I also don’t fed everyday. Which can be one of the problems people run into: overfeeding.
Might not know a lot about plants, but I know fish.
@bear_100 What you do with your fish is up to you, I can't do anything anyway.
Surviving and thriving are two different things, tho..
There are no enrichment or hiding places for this fish, and just because they can live in the wild in shallow stagnant waters, there are a whole living eco system that a glass container with a plant in it doesn't have.
Do what you want and think is ethical, but please just don't promote it, as this is by far not the recommended way of keeping any kind of fish.
This really is not that far off a cup of water with a plant in it.
Your fish will most likely die in this setup within a month or two if you change the water daily, if it even lasts that long.
The brown spot on the side of your fish looks like he isn't doing too well, too. 😬
Please do a quick Google search for how to keep Betta fish 🐟
I really don't wish for your fish friend to die 😕
Surviving and thriving are two different things, tho..
There are no enrichment or hiding places for this fish, and just because they can live in the wild in shallow stagnant waters, there are a whole living eco system that a glass container with a plant in it doesn't have.
Do what you want and think is ethical, but please just don't promote it, as this is by far not the recommended way of keeping any kind of fish.
This really is not that far off a cup of water with a plant in it.
Your fish will most likely die in this setup within a month or two if you change the water daily, if it even lasts that long.
The brown spot on the side of your fish looks like he isn't doing too well, too. 😬
Please do a quick Google search for how to keep Betta fish 🐟
I really don't wish for your fish friend to die 😕
@Linx
Changing your water frequently is actually not healthy for the fish at all. That’s wayyyy more harmful than beneficial. Removes the healthy bacteria that is there & really stressful for him.
Well, I guess I could change the substrate when I do a water change, but I’ll definitely have a nice safe place for him.
The GLASS vase, which most aquariums are made up…or we can use plastic 🙄, is actually NOT small and again, glass is pretty the common material, as we wouldn’t make it out of wood.
I did mention that he hides himself within the roots of the plants?! (Just like they do in the wild). I can’t even find him sometimes. lol I also think he is the ONLY one living in it.
You also have products that add that beneficial bacteria you are referring too to “jump start” that. You can create a self-sustaining ecosystem in anything honestly. I’m really confused on what you think that pertains….? As if there just isn’t one?! I also am insinuating that they live in relatively POOR conditions which they have adapted to overtime, & this looks poor to you? lol
Please “google” ecosystems while you’ve seemed to give me a job to “google” something as well.
He wouldn’t have even made it a few hours if it was so POOR to have him in, yet over a week. Especially, if there wasn’t an “ecosystem”. lol
Speaking of which, what site are you on & what info are you getting this from? We can both type in “how to make your beta fish thrive” & let me know what “.com” you are at, but if it’s not “.org” I won’t read it.
I’m sorry that I can’t fly to Asia and drop him off. Beats the store. You do realize they won’t stop selling them too, right?
I absolutely will promote this!! I’ve seen so many people bring back dead fish all the time for the inability to give it what it needs in general, or should I have just told them that they them throw 18 goldfish in a bowl? Every tank or habit that anything lives in, needs maintenance & proper care. Plus, the knowledge in order to do this correctly. If I thought for one second that I was bringing something home to let die, then I would have just left it at the store.
I’ve had him a little over a week now, just posted late. I’ll update you in a few weeks or so and let you know how he is doing since you are extremely concerned about his well being, Karen.
I also uploaded photos of where that brown spot is. I had to lift some of those roots so you could see him since he was hiding. However, I must have missed it, can you help me out?
Also, I gave a reference so you can see it’s NOT a cup of water.
OH! I didn’t say ANY kind of fish. I said beta fish.
I think this pretty much covers everything you contested, other than thinking a beta fish needs to be housed in 5 gallons. Which then would you’d be absolutely correct if it was any other kind of fish.
Changing your water frequently is actually not healthy for the fish at all. That’s wayyyy more harmful than beneficial. Removes the healthy bacteria that is there & really stressful for him.
Well, I guess I could change the substrate when I do a water change, but I’ll definitely have a nice safe place for him.
The GLASS vase, which most aquariums are made up…or we can use plastic 🙄, is actually NOT small and again, glass is pretty the common material, as we wouldn’t make it out of wood.
I did mention that he hides himself within the roots of the plants?! (Just like they do in the wild). I can’t even find him sometimes. lol I also think he is the ONLY one living in it.
You also have products that add that beneficial bacteria you are referring too to “jump start” that. You can create a self-sustaining ecosystem in anything honestly. I’m really confused on what you think that pertains….? As if there just isn’t one?! I also am insinuating that they live in relatively POOR conditions which they have adapted to overtime, & this looks poor to you? lol
Please “google” ecosystems while you’ve seemed to give me a job to “google” something as well.
He wouldn’t have even made it a few hours if it was so POOR to have him in, yet over a week. Especially, if there wasn’t an “ecosystem”. lol
Speaking of which, what site are you on & what info are you getting this from? We can both type in “how to make your beta fish thrive” & let me know what “.com” you are at, but if it’s not “.org” I won’t read it.
I’m sorry that I can’t fly to Asia and drop him off. Beats the store. You do realize they won’t stop selling them too, right?
I absolutely will promote this!! I’ve seen so many people bring back dead fish all the time for the inability to give it what it needs in general, or should I have just told them that they them throw 18 goldfish in a bowl? Every tank or habit that anything lives in, needs maintenance & proper care. Plus, the knowledge in order to do this correctly. If I thought for one second that I was bringing something home to let die, then I would have just left it at the store.
I’ve had him a little over a week now, just posted late. I’ll update you in a few weeks or so and let you know how he is doing since you are extremely concerned about his well being, Karen.
I also uploaded photos of where that brown spot is. I had to lift some of those roots so you could see him since he was hiding. However, I must have missed it, can you help me out?
Also, I gave a reference so you can see it’s NOT a cup of water.
OH! I didn’t say ANY kind of fish. I said beta fish.
I think this pretty much covers everything you contested, other than thinking a beta fish needs to be housed in 5 gallons. Which then would you’d be absolutely correct if it was any other kind of fish.
@JesssJungle @LikableDamiana Thanks!! He’s so cuteeeee!!! However, maybe you should get advice from @Linx as I’m not the best to inform you of how to properly care for him. Clearly, this is tragic.
@Linx Respect is respect. Don’t sit there and tell me that my fish will die and talk about ethics and such and then get your feelings hurt. Not to mention, TELL me what I should do and not promote it.
I called it for what it is. Next time, keep scrolling and don’t rain on someone else’s parade with your unsolicited advice. This was a share, not a question. I didn’t need your help, and definitely not to the extent you tried to give it.
So, if you wanna say how hurt you are, don’t tell people that what YOU think is best and force that. It was evident that I didn’t agree. You could have stopped at your first message. Think about what YOU say to people. Don’t be mad someone bit back.
Yes, please exit. However, there was no peace found here.
Deuces! 🤙🏽
I called it for what it is. Next time, keep scrolling and don’t rain on someone else’s parade with your unsolicited advice. This was a share, not a question. I didn’t need your help, and definitely not to the extent you tried to give it.
So, if you wanna say how hurt you are, don’t tell people that what YOU think is best and force that. It was evident that I didn’t agree. You could have stopped at your first message. Think about what YOU say to people. Don’t be mad someone bit back.
Yes, please exit. However, there was no peace found here.
Deuces! 🤙🏽
