Katya Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Hoping for better luck the second time around...as I kid, I kept a betta. It would be more accurate to say that I briefly kept three bettas, one at a time, because they never seemed to last very long. We didn't really know about new tank syndrome or water parameters or anything like that, and had a one-gallon tank and no live plants. So I'm trying again, hoping that I won't kill my daughter's new pet, Mekong, a female elephant ear betta. So far, so good. She's very active, explores and patrols every inch of her five-gallon tank, and has a good appetite. And my plants haven't died yet, either! I stuck with supposedly easy plants -- a couple java ferns, some anubias nana and nana petite, and some java moss -- so hopefully they'll hang on, too. I really enjoyed putting the tank together, but I'm trying not to go overboard right away. I appreciate forums like this, where people can share tips and advice. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameCzar Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 What a beauty! I love that purple 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atitagain Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Welcome to the forum, and that is a very beautiful betta and your plants look good and healthy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griznatch Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Welcome to the forum, that's a beautiful Betta! This is the place to be if you have questions or want feedback, great group of people on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Welcome! Beautiful fishy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBWell Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Wishing you luck! Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindabee53 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Welcome! The people here are great, and that's a gorgeous betta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Tank and fish look great hope you enjoy the process this time round. Keep asking questions and I'm sure you'll be successful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Welcome She is so pretty. Best of luck. Sounds like you are on the right track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Welcome to the forum nice Betta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/20/2021 at 11:42 AM, Katya said: Hoping for better luck the second time around...as I kid, I kept a betta. It would be more accurate to say that I briefly kept three bettas, one at a time, because they never seemed to last very long. We didn't really know about new tank syndrome or water parameters or anything like that, and had a one-gallon tank and no live plants. So I'm trying again, hoping that I won't kill my daughter's new pet, Mekong, a female elephant ear betta. So far, so good. She's very active, explores and patrols every inch of her five-gallon tank, and has a good appetite. And my plants haven't died yet, either! I stuck with supposedly easy plants -- a couple java ferns, some anubias nana and nana petite, and some java moss -- so hopefully they'll hang on, too. I really enjoyed putting the tank together, but I'm trying not to go overboard right away. I appreciate forums like this, where people can share tips and advice. Gorgeous betta! Pictures are showing blue and red for top picture, but looks lavender in bottom picture? If the lavender is accurate, you have a betta worth breeding. It's the single hardest color to achieve in betta. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katya Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 4:27 AM, Torrey said: Gorgeous betta! Pictures are showing blue and red for top picture, but looks lavender in bottom picture? If the lavender is accurate, you have a betta worth breeding. It's the single hardest color to achieve in betta. Welcome to the forum! Wow, that's cool -- we had no idea she had a rare color (and neither did Petco, apparently, because she cost the same as every other elephant ear female). She's definitely a silvery lavender, not a true blue, although the color can shift a lot depending on the light. I'm not sure I'm ready to handle betta breeding, though! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa W Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 3:27 AM, Torrey said: Gorgeous betta! Pictures are showing blue and red for top picture, but looks lavender in bottom picture? If the lavender is accurate, you have a betta worth breeding. It's the single hardest color to achieve in betta. Welcome to the forum! You have a gorgeous girl! Also, I had no idea that lavender was rare; I have a lavender male in a 5.5-gallon tank with 2 ghost shrimp. Play date? 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott the fishman Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 On 10/20/2021 at 10:42 AM, Katya said: Hoping for better luck the second time around...as I kid, I kept a betta. It would be more accurate to say that I briefly kept three bettas, one at a time, because they never seemed to last very long. We didn't really know about new tank syndrome or water parameters or anything like that, and had a one-gallon tank and no live plants. So I'm trying again, hoping that I won't kill my daughter's new pet, Mekong, a female elephant ear betta. So far, so good. She's very active, explores and patrols every inch of her five-gallon tank, and has a good appetite. And my plants haven't died yet, either! I stuck with supposedly easy plants -- a couple java ferns, some anubias nana and nana petite, and some java moss -- so hopefully they'll hang on, too. I really enjoyed putting the tank together, but I'm trying not to go overboard right away. I appreciate forums like this, where people can share tips and advice. i wish On 10/20/2021 at 10:42 AM, Katya said: Hoping for better luck the second time around...as I kid, I kept a betta. It would be more accurate to say that I briefly kept three bettas, one at a time, because they never seemed to last very long. We didn't really know about new tank syndrome or water parameters or anything like that, and had a one-gallon tank and no live plants. So I'm trying again, hoping that I won't kill my daughter's new pet, Mekong, a female elephant ear betta. So far, so good. She's very active, explores and patrols every inch of her five-gallon tank, and has a good appetite. And my plants haven't died yet, either! I stuck with supposedly easy plants -- a couple java ferns, some anubias nana and nana petite, and some java moss -- so hopefully they'll hang on, too. I really enjoyed putting the tank together, but I'm trying not to go overboard right away. I appreciate forums like this, where people can share tips and advice. i wish mekong a long a healthy life. and such a pretty girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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