Fuchsia Fox
[RL] I have a new roommate...
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Fuchsia Fox
Not the best picture... but... XD
Fuchsia Fox
He needs a name though... Anyone have ideas?
Lunnaei
Awww! Fishy!
#ConnorArmy
<3
squid
albert fish
squid
do not look that name up
Fuchsia Fox
Lunnaei : Yus! I needed some company here.
Fuchsia Fox
Fuchsia Fox
squid : >.> /tempted to... but won't
squid
good
Fuchsia Fox
And one of the housemates suggested Sapphire... @@
Fuchsia Fox
This is going to be a toughie...
Fuchsia Fox
Hey, CricketMomJenn lookie XD Got any hints? >.> I have no clue what I'm doing... Well, ok, enough of an idea that he won't keel over... still... :-P
CricketMomJenn
The old LJ community bettas is a pretty good place to start. And there's a lot of info online. Just remember to get him silk plants!
CricketMomJenn
They like to be able to lay down and hide.
Fuchsia Fox
Heh... um... @.@ I got him a huge tank... with real plants. He's only in the Betta box for a few days while the tank settles. XD
Fuchsia Fox
/spoils that fishie
CricketMomJenn
Oh, then that works well!
CricketMomJenn
Just make sure to keep him entertained and interact with him. They're very social with their owners
Fuchsia Fox
That's the plan. I wanted a pet, not a decoration. Tonight is the only night that he's going to be alone for a long time too... I hate moving... >.>
CricketMomJenn
:3 That's good to hear. They're fun if you play with them and get their personalities going
Fuchsia Fox
I'm going to invest in some toys for tricks... XD A ball and maybe a little hoop. I figured I'd give him a night of calm to destress... He was perking up by the time I left to pack here, but he looked rather
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lethargic when I got him set up in the tank at first.
CricketMomJenn
Yeah, they don't do well with sudden change at first. Mine got pretty used to water changes after a while.
Fuchsia Fox
Hopefully mine won't have to deal with too many changes. Once the big tank is ready it should only need partial water changes. There's a nice filter in it :3
Fuchsia Fox
I'll post pictures once things are set up. XD
CricketMomJenn
Yeah, there is a benefit to having a big tank! They are crappy swimmers, so you will need to break up the flow of the filter so he doesn't get stressed out.
Fuchsia Fox
I was planning on a few good sized rocks for that... I haven't turned it on yet though. Tonight was getting the plants in the substrate and letting all that settle.
CricketMomJenn
/nod
CricketMomJenn
XD I'm not sure what advice I could give you, since it looks like you've done you're research.
Fuchsia Fox
It's good to hear that I have the right research from someone I know though. :3
CricketMomJenn
Yup!
CricketMomJenn
Ohhh, those betta leaves--I might take the leaf out eventually, pull it out of the suction cup to dry, and then when they're dry, seal them together permanently with aquarium sealant (silicone).
CricketMomJenn
The design of those were made by someone who didn't understand that metal + water = rust, and the very end of the stem has a small amount of metal exposed.
CricketMomJenn
It takes time to happen, so you don't have to remedy it until after you've moved him into the other tank.
Fuchsia Fox
Actually, this one has no wire, it's solid plastic :-D
CricketMomJenn
What brand is it?
CricketMomJenn
XD There's one that looks like solid plastic but actually isn't. But maybe they fixed it in newer versions?
Fuchsia Fox
There are a couple of different makers for those leaves. The pet store by me has someone that checks for things like that. >.> I'll have to tell you tomorrow, bc I'm not at the place atm.
CricketMomJenn
Haha, hmm.
CricketMomJenn
Zoo Med is the one that has the wire surrounded by plastic. So if you're careful not to pierce the plastic, you're fine.
CricketMomJenn
But you can also seal it with aquarium sealant at worst.
CricketMomJenn
Fuchsia Fox
I'd say maybe it was fixed? Then again I'm in Canada... so different supplier?
CricketMomJenn
No idea.
CricketMomJenn
But yeah, I think it hasn't been fixed yet, but people understand how to avoid the issue.
Fuchsia Fox
I don't think it was by zoo med though
CricketMomJenn
Hmmm.
CricketMomJenn
Yeah, let me know tomorrow and I can do some research?
Fuchsia Fox
Sure. I'm pretty sure it's wire free because it has no bend to it.
CricketMomJenn
/nod
CricketMomJenn
Yeah, I'm seeing there's more manufacturers than I remember for it.
CricketMomJenn
Looking around on Google, I think I spotted three.
CricketMomJenn
So yeah, I can see it being wire-free if it's not that one. Obviously I can't tell from the picture itself. XD;
Fuchsia Fox
I think it was this one
CricketMomJenn
Ahhh.
CricketMomJenn
Yeah, that one I can only find one review of that is useless. XD;
Fuchsia Fox
pretty much. >.<;
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