Got a Betta Fish Last Week

[Jarick]

My daughter was trying to convince us to get a tortoise (!!!) for a few months, but then switched gears and wanted a betta fish. Figured that was a lot easier to deal with so we caved.

Spent several weeks doing research and learning about how to actually care for a fish rather than just see how long they can last. Picked up a 10 gallon tank kit, got some live plants, and set everything up.

So far, so good. The water is testing at decent levels and the fish after a couple days of adjustment is very active. We swapped the filter out from the included box to a sponge filter with air pump, and that seems to make it easier for him to get around (and keeps the water cleaner too).

She picked out a cool looking tangerine koi betta. Been kinda fun learning something new!

 

[the-trooper]

Just one? Lonely

 

[Jarick]

Just one? Lonely

Yeah unfortunately betta fish don't really get along with any other creatures, so just him. She was originally thinking about the glow fish (tetras usually) or getting a few smaller fish and a crab or something, but she really focused in on bettas. She's only 9 but she's super detailed in doing research and learning about these things. Kinda like her dad I guess...

 

[mbenigni]

I got a worse fish last week.

 

[Devin]

Nice fish kimg

 

[Aelred]

If you had called it a Siamese Fighting Fish perhaps it's loner nature would be more obvious to us non-aquarists.

Nice aquarium and occupant.