JS Fish Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 (edited) Hey guys. So this is a tank I've had for around 7 or 8 years now. Recently, my betta fish Domino passed away. This left my tank open for the betta fish I just got! I'm unsure of what to name him. Supposedly, hes a blue alien betta and he is absolutely stunning even at his young age and small size. He has much growing to do both physically and emotionally with me. Edited August 31 by JS Fish 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryWithAKatana Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 How about Nova or Ash (like fire ash thats grey not Pokemon...) Also, that is an awesome tank! Im so sorry to hear your fish died, but it seems like it had a long and healthy life!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS Fish Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 Thanks, I like both of those names. I'm gonna give him another day or two of learning about his personality to decide. I'm glad you like the tank. I redid the tank a couple days before getting him in hope of making it look nice. Yea, Domino was a great betta, but he had cancer on his side for almost a year before he passed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryWithAKatana Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 On 9/1/2024 at 12:19 PM, JS Fish said: Thanks, I like both of those names. I'm gonna give him another day or two of learning about his personality to decide. I'm glad you like the tank. I redid the tank a couple days before getting him in hope of making it look nice. Yea, Domino was a great betta, but he had cancer on his side for almost a year before he passed. Oh no! That's awful. I hope he wasn't suffering too badly 😞 What is the gallon size for the tank? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS Fish Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 On 9/1/2024 at 2:15 PM, CoryWithAKatana said: Oh no! That's awful. I hope he wasn't suffering too badly 😞 What is the gallon size for the tank? Its 10 gallons. Unfortunately, my new betta jumped out of the tank and is dead. I had a lid but I guess that wasn't enough. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryWithAKatana Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 WHAT! Omg thats horrible. It was such a pretty betta... Well, look on the bright side. You can now do some more things with your tank. Some bettas can live with other fish if you do it right. Im going to guess you are probably going to get another betta in the future for your tank. May I suggest waiting for that and doing this instead (if you want, this is just my grand idea). If betta fish are added to a tank where there is already fish and enough room so that they aren't squished I have seen it work. The key is that the fish are already there so the betta thinks he/she is entering their territory so they are less aggressive than if you added fish into the bettas territory. If you wanna add some White Cloud Minnows @Whitecloud09 can help you with that. If you want some other schooling fish you could get neon/cardinal tetras. Or if you want some absolutly adorable fishies may I reccomend Ottos or Corydora Catfish. Again, I am so sorry to hear that your juvenile fish died. Make sure to keep that lid on tight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 On 9/1/2024 at 6:39 PM, JS Fish said: Its 10 gallons. Unfortunately, my new betta jumped out of the tank and is dead. I had a lid but I guess that wasn't enough. I am so sorry to here this about your betta! If you want another betta, you could go with a female betta (less aggressive betta) and add some type of rasbora or tetra. For example, chilli rasbora, galaxy, or neon green neon, or cardinal tetra! On 9/1/2024 at 6:47 PM, CoryWithAKatana said: WHAT! Omg thats horrible. It was such a pretty betta... Well, look on the bright side. You can now do some more things with your tank. Some bettas can live with other fish if you do it right. Im going to guess you are probably going to get another betta in the future for your tank. May I suggest waiting for that and doing this instead (if you want, this is just my grand idea). If betta fish are added to a tank where there is already fish and enough room so that they aren't squished I have seen it work. The key is that the fish are already there so the betta thinks he/she is entering their territory so they are less aggressive than if you added fish into the bettas territory. If you wanna add some White Cloud Minnows @Whitecloud09 can help you with that. If you want some other schooling fish you could get neon/cardinal tetras. Or if you want some absolutly adorable fishies may I reccomend Ottos or Corydora Catfish. Again, I am so sorry to hear that your juvenile fish died. Make sure to keep that lid on tight. Yes for Wccms, they could be ok with a betta, but might get kinda tight though... so if you are open to another type of fish, wcmm is A GREAT easy-to-keep fish! Gold wcmms are beautiful! Or long fin, or standard. I love mine in my 10g aquarium. 5 of them, 4 males and one female. I plan to do a big breeding project. Private message me if you want some info from experience on those!! Whatever you decide, good luck @JS Fish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS Fish Posted September 2 Author Share Posted September 2 Thanks @Whitecloud09and @CoryWithAKatana. I think I'm going to stick with just betta and I hope to find another wild or near wild type betta. Those are my favorite. This is where he jumped out of. I just added the screen after he jumped to make sure it never happens again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWilk Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Is all of that water wisteria new? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS Fish Posted September 2 Author Share Posted September 2 On 9/2/2024 at 10:31 AM, MWilk said: Is all of that water wisteria new? I've had it in there for about two years now. When it gets to big, I cut the top off, throw away the bottom, and replant the top. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWilk Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 On 9/2/2024 at 12:27 PM, JS Fish said: I've had it in there for about two years now. When it gets to big, I cut the top off, throw away the bottom, and replant the top. It’s strange, it’s all emersed growth type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS Fish Posted September 2 Author Share Posted September 2 On 9/2/2024 at 3:20 PM, MWilk said: It’s strange, it’s all emersed growth type. @MWilk, Can it grow out of the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWilk Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 (edited) On 9/2/2024 at 4:07 PM, JS Fish said: @MWilk, Can it grow out of the water? Absolutely, and it stays in that broad leafed form you have a bunch of there. When allowed to grow entirely underwater, it converts to lacy branching leaves. It can become quite bushy and take over a tank easily. It’s my favorite plant. I propagate mine wherever it decides to grow roots mid stem. It has turned into a large fry protecting bush. Edited September 2 by MWilk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS Fish Posted September 2 Author Share Posted September 2 On 9/2/2024 at 5:29 PM, MWilk said: Absolutely, and it stays in that broad leafed form you have a bunch of there. When allowed to grow entirely underwater, it converts to lacy branching leaves. It can become quite bushy and take over a tank easily. It’s my favorite plant. I propagate mine wherever it decides to grow roots mid stem. It has turned into a large fry protecting bush. Most of my water wisteria in my other tanks has the lacy leaves. Sometimes though, the leafs will grow more round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWilk Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 If it reaches the surface it can produce those leaves lower down the plant. They’re less efficient at gas and nutrient exchange in water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS Fish Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 On 9/2/2024 at 8:26 PM, MWilk said: If it reaches the surface it can produce those leaves lower down the plant. They’re less efficient at gas and nutrient exchange in water. Oh, ok. Thanks! I always wondered about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 On 9/2/2024 at 5:07 PM, JS Fish said: @MWilk, Can it grow out of the water? Yes. Mine is half in half out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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