Wolf Play : Betta fish advice needed

07:21:42 Pack of Sharp Snap

I placed bags to block the hallway entry so my cat jumps over them. Her reactions to first seeing the bags blocking the hallway to now is interesting.

07:21:36 He/They pronouns

Cinn,
Shadow has gain some weight, he's heavier than usual :p

07:21:12 Dark/fire/ice

I changed my palette to the night one. So much better…

07:21:02 Cinn / Ace

dd
you right night is
shadow is actually a very fit cat though

07:20:25 Waterfall,Zane,Pixal

as I dont have a tiger oc yet got a part lion one(was going to be Just lion+dragon then I added fox to them as well, (as the crystal element made me think of the vulptex from starwars... so um yah XD

07:20:19 He/They pronouns

Fei,
Aw, that's alright, everyone runs out of inspiration at some point, you'll find some soon ^^

Cinn,
two of them, Shadow and Moth, and I think Nightpelt is a little chunky too

07:19:50 Dark/fire/ice

Aaaaaaah I like this one.

07:18:37 Cinn / Ace

DD
only one is

07:18:36 Pack of Sharp Snap

Dragon
I'm out of inspiration to write poems. Haven't written any for a while.

07:18:24 Cinn / Ace

one of my cats is also fat
DD's used to be, so i still call him fat because it's funny
he's so lazy and such a bigback i don't know how he isnt fat anymore

07:17:50 Waterfall,Zane,Pixal

@Cinn thanks XD now I can make more as I need to make ash, glass and and magma as well,

07:17:43 He/They pronouns

Cinn,
Your cats are fat >:(

07:17:22 Dark/fire/ice

Lmao 😂 also my cat IS fat hehehehehe

07:17:05 Cinn / Ace

DD
fatty mcfatface

07:16:53 He/They pronouns

Cinn,
Stop bullying my cat, he's not fat, he's muscular

07:16:50 Cinn / Ace

Pixal
oo it does sound kinda cool

07:16:17 Cinn / Ace

I had to force DD to get their fat cat off of me so i could do my chore earlier

07:16:15 Waterfall,Zane,Pixal

dose a tiger egale sound cool for a elemental master of sand?
as Im thinking ill either make one of mine be unpowered or ash( unsure, will exlapin morw if anyone cares... )

07:15:47 Dark/fire/ice

Fei my cat did that once. I wanted to put my stuff away but he was just so cute and snuggley and he kinda stole the cord to my earbuds so I couldn’t exactly get up.

07:15:45 He/They pronouns

Fei,
Aw, silly kitty :3 also I suggest getting rest before writing the poems that way you don't fall asleep while writing ^^

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07:21:42 Pack of Sharp Snap

I placed bags to block the hallway entry so my cat jumps over them. Her reactions to first seeing the bags blocking the hallway to now is interesting.

07:21:36 He/They pronouns

Cinn,
Shadow has gain some weight, he's heavier than usual :p

07:21:12 Dark/fire/ice

I changed my palette to the night one. So much better…

07:21:02 Cinn / Ace

dd
you right night is
shadow is actually a very fit cat though

07:20:25 Waterfall,Zane,Pixal

as I dont have a tiger oc yet got a part lion one(was going to be Just lion+dragon then I added fox to them as well, (as the crystal element made me think of the vulptex from starwars... so um yah XD

07:20:19 He/They pronouns

Fei,
Aw, that's alright, everyone runs out of inspiration at some point, you'll find some soon ^^

Cinn,
two of them, Shadow and Moth, and I think Nightpelt is a little chunky too

07:19:50 Dark/fire/ice

Aaaaaaah I like this one.

07:18:37 Cinn / Ace

DD
only one is

07:18:36 Pack of Sharp Snap

Dragon
I'm out of inspiration to write poems. Haven't written any for a while.

07:18:24 Cinn / Ace

one of my cats is also fat
DD's used to be, so i still call him fat because it's funny
he's so lazy and such a bigback i don't know how he isnt fat anymore

07:17:50 Waterfall,Zane,Pixal

@Cinn thanks XD now I can make more as I need to make ash, glass and and magma as well,

07:17:43 He/They pronouns

Cinn,
Your cats are fat >:(

07:17:22 Dark/fire/ice

Lmao 😂 also my cat IS fat hehehehehe

07:17:05 Cinn / Ace

DD
fatty mcfatface

07:16:53 He/They pronouns

Cinn,
Stop bullying my cat, he's not fat, he's muscular

07:16:50 Cinn / Ace

Pixal
oo it does sound kinda cool

07:16:17 Cinn / Ace

I had to force DD to get their fat cat off of me so i could do my chore earlier

07:16:15 Waterfall,Zane,Pixal

dose a tiger egale sound cool for a elemental master of sand?
as Im thinking ill either make one of mine be unpowered or ash( unsure, will exlapin morw if anyone cares... )

07:15:47 Dark/fire/ice

Fei my cat did that once. I wanted to put my stuff away but he was just so cute and snuggley and he kinda stole the cord to my earbuds so I couldn’t exactly get up.

07:15:45 He/They pronouns

Fei,
Aw, silly kitty :3 also I suggest getting rest before writing the poems that way you don't fall asleep while writing ^^

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December 17, 2023 09:24 PM

starwolfs

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To mods if this doesn't go here please move it ^^'

So without further ado, enjoy the text wall of text below , I tried to separate it a bit ^^'

So after quite a bit of time i finally was able to get a betta fish , I enjoy fish in general and bettas have been a great interest the last few years, so my sisters got me a betta for Christmas ^^

( I already have the fish and everything but I want some advice since the internet has a bunch of mixed messages when I look stuff up, it's my first betta but I've had fish before and they stay alive , healthy and happy until I trust others with their care while I'm gone on vacation )

Before anyone attacks me if something is wrong with the current living situation of my fish , it's my first betta I did what I could considering the timing of everything and he's getting a tank upgrade once the tank stand comes { and the new tank is ready}

so just be polite and understanding, I tried my best since I was getting a lot of mixed signals about a few things concerning bettas

Alright so his current tank is just a simple 3G with a few plants, a flouting log thing, a few tank decorations , heater and of course a filter

The under construction tank: this will have all of the above ( minus the 3G xD) plus a few more plants & decor plus be bigger a 10 gallon

now that you know Spinys ( short for Spinosuars ) home situation, I'm looking for a bit of advice concerning tank size , like I said he's getting moved up to a 10G but I'm just curious , is he going to be ok for a week or two In the 3G ? ( the lady at the pet store said he would be fine , especially since I said he's getting a 10G tank soon) since multiple people/ websites say they are fine in as little as 1G while others say 10G is the minimum requirement, hence my concern/ confusion about the whole thing

What are some things to get a betta tank ? I've seen a little leaf hammock resting thing, would that be a good thing to get him? I've also seen these hoop rings that they swim though and I can also get a skull cave thing , would those be good for him as well ?

Now lights ! The 10G has them but the 3G doesn't , so do I leave the light on where his tank is until I go to bed ( thus turning the light off ) ? Along with dose he need basically a day/night cycle with the light?

Now tank mates! In my past tanks , To help a bit with maintenance I always end up getting an algae eater, so would spiny be alright with an algae eater friend? ( and the algae eater get along with spiny ? ) with it being a bigger tank do I need to consider a tank mate sooner than later?

Bubblers ! Some websites say yes others say no, so it is something needed in the bigger tank ? Or is it just a entertainment thing for him in the bigger tank ?

doing a lot of things at once, is that a bad thing? Or do I take things slow?

The filler: the lady also said that I shouldn't have to really ever change the filter because it's a betta , is that true? Or is it just less frequent?

I believe that is everything that I really was confused about. Though I would love if anyone would share any tips/tricks about caring for a betta ^^ I want to learn more about a good way to care for him and the care sheet I got doesn't cover everything just the basics.

December 19, 2023 10:25 PM

Insomnia

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Hi! Betta keeper here! He will be fine for a week or two in the 3G, just keep up on the water changes. The smaller the tank the more frequently you need to do water changes. 1G is definitely too small for Betta fish. There's a common misconception that they're okay in small tanks, but this is not true. I wouldn't recommend anything under 10G for a Betta. The leaf hammocks are great! Betta fish have an organ called the labyrinth organ, this functions similar to our lungs. This is why they can be found hanging out at the top of the tank, they can breath air by sticking their head above the surface of the water. I believe I may have the same skull cave you're referring to and my Betta loves it. If you have a male Betta with a long fin you have to be mindful of decorations that have the potential to rip their fins. I turn my Bettas light on in the morning when I wake up and turn it off at night when I go to bed, they do need a day/night cycle.

I personally would not put an algae eater in the tank, 10G is realistically not a lot of space for most fish, and with more fish you'll have a higher bio load. With algae eaters they need to have algae to eat, I wouldn't recommend one unless there's already a good amount of algae going on. Algae bloom is often caused by either too much light or too much left over food though, and with a 10G tank your only good option for an algae eater would be a snail. However the Bettas may try to eat their antenna. Bettas do just fine without a tank mate! They are territorial/aggressive fish.

Bubblers can help with oxygen in the water but ultimately they're optional! I would recommend an air stone over a bubbler though, some Bettas don't like a lot of excess water flow. Keep in mind the more you have in your tank, the less room your Betta will actually have. Definitely take things slow! A lot of change will stress out the Betta fish, stress can lead to other problems like sickness.

You should not ever have to change the filter media!! This is where all the healthy bacteria resides. You can rinse it, but only ever ever rinse it in tank water. For example, if you're doing a water change you can dip the media in the water you removed but it shouldn't be necessary. Be mindful of fake plants if you're using them, the plastic and wire in them can tear fins. Make sure to do a full water parameters check before/after every water change! I'd definitely recommend a thermometer in the tank if you don't already have one <3 if you have more questions I'd be happy to help.

December 20, 2023 08:37 PM

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Thank you for answering my questions! ^^ and clearing up the multiple points of confusion.

I found fake plants that were apparently for bettas and they seemed like they were ok but I wanted to look into living plants, so I do have a few questions about that , mainly how would I go about putting them in the tank? Is there some extra * water parameter * level that they affect? ( once again confusing websites scared me away from trying them) or is it simple ?

do you have any pointers on switching him to the bigger tank ?
my current plan for that is to do a water change and take that from the smaller one and put it in the bigger one , so the bigger one has a bit of starting * water parameters * and treat it like when I put him in the smaller tank from the store , while doing multiple water parameter checks to try and keep both tanks at the same parameter so the move is smoother.

Is that plan a good idea or am I missing something?

yup got a thermometer, since it's been a while since I've used my fish tanks had to pick up a new one since I was worried about the heater not working properly ^^'

Is there such a thing as too much light? My one sister got me a bubbler+light ( a snowglobe ) and I definitely at least want to put it in the tank, so depending upon his tastes the bubbler might not be on but the light would be on along with the main tank light, would that be a problem ?