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Old August 1st, 2008  
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Oh my...what did I do? :P

Well, as some of you may know, I went to "the city" to get some fish stuff. Mom got a 55 gallon with everything, I got some Macryan (sp?) for Poe and she was just browsing one of the stores and I of course wandered over to look at the Betta's. Death Bowls My mom said "One of these would look great at my office" Well, she saw me and said "Oh, maybe not". I educated her on Betta's as we left and went to a Thrift Store across the road to look for a dresser for me (I'm in college and need a cheap one :P) Of course, again, I stroll over and what do they have, a 10 gallon "kit"! Downside, $20. I somehow walked out with it for $15, not the greatest deal, but alright.

So, my mom says, if I pay you back, can I put a Betta in there for my office? I said yeah, we'll do a Betta rescue So I looked at one I had almost grabbed earlier and she looked at one and picked him. I regretably put mine down and she said "I guess they can't live together eh?" I said "No, but we could divide it" She liked that idea So, we both grabbed our Betta's of choice and after a long drive home, got them set up. Turns out the filter and heater I got didn't work (didn't like the heater anyways), but the hood does. So, I need to order a new filter (have my Eheim from my cichlid tank running on it right now) and a heater.

My mom's is a purply-ish one she calls "Purple Haze" after the Jimi Hendrix song I named mine "X" I dunno why, that's just what he seemed like to me. No pictures yet, but hopefully tommorow They're on my kitchen table right now, so they're enjoying all the attention we can throw at them The divider from PetSmart seems to be working alright, I have a piece of Plexi-Glass overtop so they can't jump over to visit each other. Hopefully by this time tommorow I'll have pictures for you guys and girls


Cory
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Old August 1st, 2008  
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Oh, and for those keeping track, Poe seems to be a bit better
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Old August 1st, 2008  
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Oh, and for those keeping track, Poe seems to be a bit better
Thanks for the update
Carol
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Old August 1st, 2008  
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Congrats on the new betta, looks like you and your mom both lucked out
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Old August 1st, 2008  
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I'm glad Poe's feeling better.
Congrats on the new betta, can't wait to see pics of them.
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Old August 1st, 2008  
Fish Keeper
 
yey new fishies!!!!!! having just lost my Sky i need good news!!!!! FAB!!!! i will look forward to the pics!!!
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Old August 2nd, 2008  
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Oh, Cory,

What good news! I am so glad you got them both. You are doing so well. Just think you have come so far since you first came here and now are starting to get others involved in this fine hobby and the love of these fine fish. Your Mom sure lucked out twice, first a fine son and now some fine fish and having a fine son to tell her all about how to care for them.

That sounds like you will have a lot of fish to pay attention to. And maybe sometime you can get Mom to come to Fishlore herself perhaps if you think she would like to join our community or if she is too busy, she will always have you to help her out.

We eagerly await pictures of the new little guys and are so glad that you worked it so you could get them both.

Interesting names, by the way.

Congratulations to both of you and both fishes.

Rose
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Old August 2nd, 2008  
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Yup, I've come a long way from back in September...bad times indeed for Zaboo in his Death Bowl I may ask my mom to join, she's interested in African Cichlids, and that is not my strong point, not sure what is quite yet :P Sorry about not posting pictures tonight, I worked late. Hopefully by tommorow, for real this time
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Old August 3rd, 2008  
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Congrats on rescuing 2 Bettas and giving your mom the Betta bug.
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Old August 3rd, 2008  
Fish Keeper
 
Here's Purple Haze (My mom's, tasha_anne_5, she just joined I recruited someone )



And X (My boy )



Not the greatest pictures, but they get it done
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Old August 3rd, 2008  
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Both boys are very handsome! Moms boy has awesome colors for sure!
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Old August 3rd, 2008  
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Nice Bettas! Good job recruiting mom too
Carol
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Old August 3rd, 2008  
Moderator ~ Betta Mommy
 
Cory,

Congratulations. Welcome to your Mom and I think both boys are super handsome!

I think that X is a dalmation and you know that I do love them! I also love the plum coloration on Purple Haze! He is really a unique and beautiful color.

Congratulations on recruiting your first member too.

Rose
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Old August 3rd, 2008  
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Oh I know how you like Dalmations Chickadee :P Thanks everyone And....Poe seems to be looking a bit better again, so I think it might be working
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Old August 3rd, 2008  
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Good I am so glad to hear it. I was wondering.

Rose
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Old August 3rd, 2008  
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They're great Bettas! I especially love X.. after Sora, peach dalmations have a special spot in my heart.
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