Hey there, my name is Matt and although I have been browsing these forums for a while I only just registered. Mostly due to the fact that I just got a new addition, my betta (as of yet nameless). I would like to show him to y'all and ask a few questions about his behavior as I am somewhat unfamiliar with the species.
After seeing some of the betta's here I really couldn't decide what type or color I wanted but when I saw this guy at the store both my girlfriend and I agreed, he was it. His blue radiates in the light but he still has some red when he stretches out his fins. Also I thought the white tips on the front fins (see pic b/c i dunno what they are called) were pretty cool.
I currently have him in a 2.5 gal partially planted tank with a small internal filter. I read in the forums that some bett's dislike filters and current so the filter is on its lowest flow setting but he doesn't seem to mind it. Infact he sometimes goes right up to it letting his fins get stuck to the intake or swimming vigorously around the output. When he wants to rest he usually will perch himself on some of the micro-sword.
Now I have had him for 2days but I am already a little concerned because he hasn't been eating. He will find the food sometimes but only chews and spits it out. Could it be that he is a picky eater? Is he just adjusting? I was giving him Betta Bites by HBH Pet Products I will have to find out what the store was using. I also put in a few flakes from my other fish's supply but as I kinda expected he didn't even bother with those.
Another thing is he seems very active for a betta he is usually moving and my girlfriend's betta at college is rather docile. She doesn't have a filtered tank. Also my tanks are next to each other so he sees the guppies and neons next-door and he wants to get over there, or so it seems. My question is is his activity just a part of his personality or is there too much environmental stimuli (filter current and other tank) and I should limit it?
I think thats it for now hehe. Thanks for your time and if you have any name suggestions or anything else you think im missing please feel free.
-Matt
After seeing some of the betta's here I really couldn't decide what type or color I wanted but when I saw this guy at the store both my girlfriend and I agreed, he was it. His blue radiates in the light but he still has some red when he stretches out his fins. Also I thought the white tips on the front fins (see pic b/c i dunno what they are called) were pretty cool.
I currently have him in a 2.5 gal partially planted tank with a small internal filter. I read in the forums that some bett's dislike filters and current so the filter is on its lowest flow setting but he doesn't seem to mind it. Infact he sometimes goes right up to it letting his fins get stuck to the intake or swimming vigorously around the output. When he wants to rest he usually will perch himself on some of the micro-sword.
Now I have had him for 2days but I am already a little concerned because he hasn't been eating. He will find the food sometimes but only chews and spits it out. Could it be that he is a picky eater? Is he just adjusting? I was giving him Betta Bites by HBH Pet Products I will have to find out what the store was using. I also put in a few flakes from my other fish's supply but as I kinda expected he didn't even bother with those.
Another thing is he seems very active for a betta he is usually moving and my girlfriend's betta at college is rather docile. She doesn't have a filtered tank. Also my tanks are next to each other so he sees the guppies and neons next-door and he wants to get over there, or so it seems. My question is is his activity just a part of his personality or is there too much environmental stimuli (filter current and other tank) and I should limit it?
I think thats it for now hehe. Thanks for your time and if you have any name suggestions or anything else you think im missing please feel free.
-Matt
I think all of his activity is probably just because he's a more active betta. He has more things to look at than your gf's betta, some water current...but as you said he has spots he can rest in the tank if he feels like it right?
