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Vote No to House Resolution 669

Sam Simpson — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:45:49 +0000

I just got a email from ThatPetPlace.com saying that if this goes threw then all un-native animals to the U.S. can not be breed. Since Betta fish come from Asia we could no longer be able to bread them and have to import bettas from out of the U.S. Not only does it cause the betta un-needed stress but most would die from starvation and/or stress. This is what the email says “What would the world be like without pets? A new bill proposed in the House could make this a reality. All pet owners should be aware of a pending federal government resolution. House Resolution 669 is designed to change the way the government classifies animals available in the pet trade. If passed into law it will severely impact keeping pets in America and could destroy the pet industry as we know it. HR699 would make it illegal to buy, sell and breed animals not native to the United Sates. This includes most species of tropical fish, ferrets, most reptile and amphibian species, corals, and many others. Though That Fish Place/That Pet Place is in favor of an effective invasive species law, we are convinced this is absolutely not the legislation to accomplish that. Please visit our blog to find out more and learn what you can do to help prevent this legislation from being passed.” A video that came with it.

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New Fish

Sam Simpson — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:59:02 +0000

Well I got a new betta last night and he his named Midnight. Tho he did eat the smallest algae eater the other one is fine…I hope. So hear a few pics of Midnight and the new tank.

UPDATE

kelly — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:39:06 +0000

TURNING WHITE: Thank you for all your comments on my lovely little betta turning white. He is still alive, but just a weird color now. I did some research and asking around, and discovered that bettas in the wild are not as pretty as those in captivity that are bred to be b-e-a-utiful! So I think Indy just is losing his color because of his genetics. No infection. No disease. Just genes!

I had never heard this before, and do not know if it is true. But this information comes a previous betta breeder.

Yes, he has a heater. Yes, he gets regular water changes. He is just weirdly colored now, but is still my little baby.

Hope every else is having luck! My four babies are still thriving… with a bit of fin rot. But all is well. They are piggies.

Have a good day.

A Lot of News

Sam Simpson — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:14:05 +0000

Well I got a few fish that go well with bettas and well they all where doing fine. Then I saw a few of the fish had ick so I put this medication that gets rid of it. Not only did it fail it ended up killing all of them with ick and the Rainbow……so well they are dead. The only fish left are two small fish. Well I believe when I GOT the fish they had ick because if I remember correctly one of them where just rubbing his body against the rocks. So I shall never buy from PetCo ever agine.

New Tank

Sam Simpson — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:46:12 +0000

Well I just got a new 10 gallon tank! Since my other tank was just to small to me (it was 1 gallon) so it looks amazing, the tank that I usually keep Rainbow in is on top of the water to even out the water temperature. Oh and Rainbow is doing just fine know so he is healthy and will be in even better heath when he gets into his new tank.

Happy fish

Sam Simpson — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:22:11 +0000

Okay well my fish’s health was just spiraling out of control. Then I just did a full water change (it did not take as long as usual) and then added a heater (if by heater I mean a lamp) then he was a actually active. So I he is still on the fin rot medicine (that stuff never goes away) so He just a happy fish.

Turning white…

kelly — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:02:24 +0000

Hello fellow bloggers,

I have a mystery I need help solving! One of my bettas is turning white. It is slowly spreading from his dorsal fin all around his body. It isn’t a fungus or sickness. Nothing is growing on him. He is active, healthy and eats like a piggy. His tank stays at a reasonable temperature and he gets weekly water changes. Is this from old age? He has been living close to a year.

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Death of Betta

Carley — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:57:01 +0000

Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know that on Monday my fish Bo died. I think he was suffering from Ick, and I guess I didn’t treat it fast enough. He was my second betta, and now I don’t have a betta. But keep me posted about your other bettas, because I will still be on here posting about different tips I had with my bettas. I might get another betta in the future.

How to clean your tank if your betta is sick.

Sam Simpson — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:23:30 +0000

Well it is not much different cleaning your tank then you normally do. Well so I will tell you how to do it.
First you get the fish into another tank (or some where you can keep it for a how ever long it takes for you to clean your tank.) Once that is over empty the tanks water out in a sink (make sure NO rocks fall out if they do put them back in the tank.) Then you get a strainer (or something similar) to dump your rocks in and run HOT water though them (to kill all the bacteria in the rocks) once that is done (NOTE: make sure all the water that is falling out of the holes is CLEAR water not even a tad bit dirty). Now we must was the tank grab a cloth and put HOT water on on the cloth then wash the tank with the cloth. If you use artificial plants just run them under HOT water. If you use real plants put new ones in the tank. Now put your rocks and plants in as you normally would do but fill the tank with your normal water (can be bottled water) in make sure it is purified. Then put your betta in the tank and give him his medication. Hope this helps,
Sam Simpson

Sick Betta

Carley — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:53:32 +0000

Hello everyone!! Bo’s tail rot is getting better, but he has another problem. He has just been sitting at the bottom of his tank, kind of sideways, all the time. When I go and tap on his tank he comes up, but other than that he only comes up for air. He isn’t eating either. He has a few, (very few) white spots on his face. I’m not sure if he has Ick or if he is just depressed. Does anyone have any sugestions? I could really, REALLY use some. This is the first time my betta has gotten sick, and I’m not sure what to do. Thanks, I really appreciate it.