Keeping Fish

[Shellybean02]

Axolotl: It's a good idea to keep him in a small bowl so that he has an easier time swimming up to get air; yet not too small that it stresses him out. You can use fake or real floating plants for him to rest on. anything that makes your fish happy, go for it

Leaf: A female betta, I'm sure, can hold eggs for as long as she needs to. Maybe the male isn't interested in that particular female. The best way to encourage spawning is to put the male in a tank with good water conditions, and heavily planted/lots of cover for the female. No substrate, or the dad won't find the eggs or the fry will get stuck. Put the female in a place where the male can see her, like a breeder box or floating cup. When the male is done with the nest, and both parents seem ready, release the female. They should dance,and the female will release her eggs. The male will pick them up and place them in the nest. When the female gets chased, remove her and treat her(the spawn may have been rough on her)until she's all better and place her back home. The dad will care for the eggs and newborns. When the fry are free swimming, remove the dad. Honestly, from research, I think raising the fry is the hardest part. I suggest you read the raising fry sections on bettysplendens.com, it's really helpful! Good luck^-^

 

[AxolotlLove]

I've had this fish for awhile now, but I'm not sure what he is. Or maybe he's a She! Anybody know?

 

[Cindy07]

That is a platy.

 

[Shellybean02]

I'm not sure what it is, but it sure is pretty!*-*

 

[enola]

Looks like a platy.

 

[enola]

Female

 

[AxolotlLove]

S/he moves her fin in a rippling way, meaning when s/he swims, he fin ripples.

What do you think of this tank for a betta? I put Huckleberry in here. I'm not sure what the plant is I only know it used to be in my axolotls tank before I put a bigger plant in there. Do you think it's to small?

Also, anybody keep sharks? I used to have one, but he passed away and I'm thinking on getting another.

 

[Shellybean02]

Sharks sounds cool! And even though the minimum tank requirement for bettas is five gallons, I think it just depends on your fish. If you have a fish with special requirements, go by them. But I'd suggest something shorter and wider, so he can swim around yet easily come up for air. This seems like a good example for your boy's requirements: Betta_tank.jpg (640×480)

 

[AxolotlLove]

Sharks sounds cool! And even though the minimum tank requirement for bettas is five gallons, I think it just depends on your fish. If you have a fish with special requirements, go by them. But I'd suggest something shorter and wider, so he can swim around yet easily come up for air. This seems like a good example for your boy's requirements: Betta_tank.jpg (640×480)

Ok, yea that looks good. Galaxy (now named Lucaya) is the double tail half moon, but Huckleberry is sick so I thought it would be easier to keep him in a tank where he can surface easier.

 

[AxolotlLove]

Looks like a platy.

Thank you so much! I've been going crazy not knowing what he is! Or should I say she now! I guess she just looks like a boy to me.