Sarah

Yeah, too bad. Can't help who my fish like though. Thanks for the comment Shadoh. :)

Never trust a Chinese Algae Eater with a fish you prize... they can get aggressive and nasty if they want to be.... had one stand up to a 12cm convict cichlid and chase it off....

Thanks. Dad has some big ones that are pretty territorial. This one is only about 2cm long.. thanks for the tip. I was going to take them out today when I do a water change.

Oh bugger! lol I killed my last two laptops via similar methods (entirely killed) within a 6 month period lol

lol, the keyboard on my laptop only has 3 keys working too, i have to use a wireless keyboard and mouse all the time now. lol.

Thanks everyone.

It is working fine today, I'm so happy! Yeah, entirety my fault. You have NO idea how long it took me to write that comment. I had to find a letter somewhere and copy & paste it. When you touched one key, about 10 different letters came up. Some would close the window, so I would have to start again. Please excuse my horrible grammar above.

Betta club.. also super lame, but whatever.

How cute! You'll have to take some photos while we're waiting for my camera to charge ;P .....no pressure... LOL

No pressure.. right, I'm sure I've heard that one before!

When I get around to it.. I'm really 'busy' at the moment.

The name Mishka is Russian, but I think it is a cutie name. :)

Nice name :)

Oh why thank you. :)

I'll post a picture when I can. So far Lucky has survived on ONLY tropical flakes! I put a bit of frozen treats just for Lucky, of coarse the others got a treat too. In the tank there are guppies (only males ATM), Siamese Algae Eaters, a golden sucker, sucking catfish and neon tetras.

You could always float him in a container of untreated water if you're worried. Hope he/she survives, it will replace the neon you lost over the weekend!

Thanks Shadoh! That is a good idea! I could put Lucky into one of my tanks too.

Yup, I've got a few other males. Sadly he was SHREADED today.. so I've taken Rose out, and will give them a chance to heal before I re-introduce them.

oh no! Is the shredding bad?

Oh yeah.. worse than a torn CT. I'll publish pictures later. Still haven't taken them.

Sorry to hear that Sarah. From what you have posted, he has some nice fish in there. I hope he can knock that infection on the head before any more die...

Now it is only my 3ft tank, 2.5ft tank, the 3 large jars (maybe more, depends where I'll put the Carnation pair after they spawn). This is all squished in my bed room. It is funny seeing friend's faces when they walk in to see the "few" Bettas I have. Must be expecting a couple cups.. but no.

hehe, i know the feeling, filled the living room and moved onto the bedroom can't see the mirror on my dresser anymore (i'd rather look at fish anyway)

I can't see my mirror either. I'm more worried my Bettas would see their reflection! Tanks only filled half way, so I don't know if they can yet.

yes

Thanks. :)

Thanks Shadoh.

I think I'll try the soil. Have to find out where the best place is to get them, Shipping the soil ones would be a bit pricey though.

When you are ready, give Cassi (Fighters4U) a PM and get some prices off her. I got all my live cultures from her. I left it a bit late to wait for a starter culture to get going, so bought mature cultures for about $15 ea. I think the starters are around $5 - $6 and the postage was very reasonable. She gives you plenty of info on how to care for them and harvest them. She even sells a DVD so you can see how to do it all...

Thanks. :)

I know, they sound great, so maybe I'll give it a try..

I keep mine in the crisper. They are about 2 years old now and have a good hatch rate. Give them a go. It's easier than it seems...

Thanks. I think I will when I spawn my Bettas again. :)

He has a kink in his back/tail.

I don't know if he/she will even survive.. he isn't very strong, can't even swim straight. He will be floating head-down, then will wriggle and move a cm at a time... does not sound good for him.

Thanks for your reply. :)

might be alot of work for him to breathe later on keep currents low and water level low he might might it.

Thank you Neffy.

Sadly this last fry died this very afternoon.

I would have posted this earlier, but we had a pretty bad storm, with hail.

Thanks. At the moment they seem to enjoy bits of infusoria, but I also feed bloodworms, brine shrimp, I had mozzie wrigglers, but the culture got destroyed, so I have buckets out in the backyard waiting for more.. oh, and I put in some ground pellets (now a fine powder) and since they are very competitive for their feed, they sometimes nibble on it, but I don't feed that much.

hopefully the rest will grow up fine and you get a few boys!

Thank you Neffy. :)

I've read about the 6wk mark. Would it be OK when I do the first water change???

I wouldnt siphon them it would be pretty turbulent and could cause SBD, id move them by scooping them out with a container.. youll need lots of patience

OK thank you. Patience I could use more of, but I have been waiting 6months so I guess however long it will take will be fine.

Thanks Neffy! What is the earilest I can put them in?

They are wrapping now as I type!!! Been spawning for half and hour.... lots of photos coming soon! I'm so excited!!! I've been trying to breed them for 6months!!! :D

Yay! Have fun :D

Thanks. I will. :)

fantastic !! good luck my pair are behaving like they will spawn dancing under nest and female checks it out but they dont wrap yet haha.

Thanks. Good luck to you!!