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March 17th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Net the betta or put in his dirty water?
betta is floating in his foul water, acclimating to the warm temps and pH. Should I use the net to get him out or just dump in his nasty water? | 
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March 17th, 2009
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| Where's the filter? Is it working?
Just give a partial water change... a large one at that | |
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March 17th, 2009
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| never put, any water nasty or not, from another source into your tank....use a net to put him into half of his water and have of your water into a container...then slowly add more of your water within 15 min intervals | |
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March 17th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Sharkitty  Betta is floating in his foul water, acclimating to the warm temps and ph. Should I use the net to get him out or just dump in his nasty water? | I usually don't use nets on my betta but in this case, you don't want any of his nasty water in your tank.
Net him gently. | |
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March 17th, 2009
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| I think the OP is saying they just purchased a cup baby from the LFS. Do you have a cycled tank ready for it? I would be very careful netting a betta as they can get caught in the net. | |
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March 17th, 2009
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| Filter is working, water waiting for him is clean. I just always think the nets seems brutal (and mine is probably too small) . . . but I don't want his icky water. I'm adding bit of my water into his floating bag. I'll net him out when it's time. Thanks! | |
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March 17th, 2009
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| I wouldn't put in the nasty water. They might carry parasites. | |
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March 17th, 2009
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| Ahh , misunderstood it. No, net him, never mix dirty water with your clean one. | |
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March 17th, 2009
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| He's in! He has a very fashionable little tank. Thanks for all the advice over the last couple days, everyone. I couldn't get the pleco out, so he's still in there. Picture to come soon! | |
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March 17th, 2009
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| We can't wait to meet him! | |
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March 17th, 2009
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| Please post pics! Can't wait to see them! | |
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March 17th, 2009
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| congrats on your new betta!  | |
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March 19th, 2009
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| I know I'm just a newbie, but am I the only one worried about the idea of a 'fashionable little tank'? They can be very little and fashionable... | |
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March 19th, 2009
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Originally Posted by BettaGammaDelta I know I'm just a newbie, but am I the only one worried about the idea of a 'fashionable little tank'? They can be very little and fashionable... | Nope, there's pretty much universal despise in these forums for 'little tanks' for bettas. | |
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March 19th, 2009
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Originally Posted by BettaGammaDelta I know I'm just a newbie, but am I the only one worried about the idea of a 'fashionable little tank'? They can be very little and fashionable... | Finneus is in a 2.5 mini bow. Sharkitty meant fashionably designed. 
Here's a pic of Finneus's Tank | |
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March 19th, 2009
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| Thanks, Lucy!! 2.5 gallon with heater, fancy filter (that did not come with it), and almost perfect water. He's a happy critter.  | |
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March 19th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Sharkitty Thanks, Lucy!! 2.5 gallon with heater, fancy filter (that did not come with it), and almost perfect water. He's a happy critter. | That does sound good - sorry for doubting, but there are still some idiots around these days  | |
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March 19th, 2009
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| No worries. I will take better pictures tomorrow if I remember my camera. | |
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March 19th, 2009
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| Congraulations! I like him, he's very pretty. | |
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