We had a lot of bettas when I was younger. I recently bought one for my desk at work. He (Quon) is healthy and happy, despite some external parasites, which I've medicated him for. Today I bought him a friend (seperate tank, of course). I named him Chun. He's very pale, his body colour is a pinkish mother of pearl, and hs fins fade from a light teal to a deep red. Chun is VERY lethargic. He won't flare at a mirror or at Quon. He just sits and stares. He is eating and making regular trips for air, but other than that, he just kinda rests at the bottom of his tank. Could it be the new setting? Quon didn't act like this when I first got him. [flash=width,height]Help![/flash]
Newbie w/ Pet Store Betta
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The ones where I work just sit there. I think they might put something in the water and it might drug them up a little. I don't know for sure (I should call the fish guy)Bettas are the only fish that come in dark blue water. It could be that QuonBetta bought a fish that had just gotten to the store that day or so.
I guess I just had to be patient. He's doing well now. I brought him home from work for the weekend so I could keep an eye on him. He's flaring and eating and swimming like a normal little fishy. After some reading, I've decided that he's a Cambodian. My boyfriend and I have decided he's the prettiest one we have. Anyone know of a larger fish that is comparable in beauty? I really love the long flowing fins. Bettas remind me of mermaids. 