Betta Fish: I just got these betta as a secret santa gift.
Came with nothing but this, tank, gravel, and a water pump, and fih đ ofc, split tank, question is, why is the male (blue) so lively while pink (female) so passive, does it see the blue through the divider and get nervous?
https://v.redd.it/oo9ity3tno8g1
Posted by LonelyF3demoN
9 Comments
aveell on
Sad set up đ [Read this.](https://www.reddit.com/r/bettafish/s/C97wJZJ4ed) You need to upgrade their set up and separate them so they can have a good life. The current set up you were given is not suitable. I wish people would stop giving fish as gifts – they are a long term commitment and require a lot of work.
minnow_myers on
I would highly recommend getting them their own tanks. Split tanks are not great. And it could be that the girl is just stressed and maybe sick after being in the store or maybe she can sense the male through the screen? I would keep the lights off for now to reduce stress. Did you get water conditioner ? Theyâre going to need a heater as well.
WeirdoWeeb648 on
They definitely each need their own setup. He’s a quick guide if you decide to keep them
This is actually my brother’s, i just did it for him, he doesn’t want it and nor does anyone else, I kinda do but cant, also no space, we want to give him away, I wish people wouldn’t give fish as gifts, ig goldfish are fine, but definitely not bettas
One_Pin243 on
i recommend getting each their own tank. petsmart has a 50% sale on tank kits if you sign up for the rewards. you should get each a minimum of 3 gallons. though iâd push for 5 if possible. fill both with plenty of LIVE plants. you donât want fake plants. they can be sharp and harm ur fish. Also real plants help keep ur water clean. petsmart has an aquatic plant section. provide plenty of hiding places. youâll need them each a heater and filter. betta fish are great and u can really bond with them, they can even recognize ur face and get excited to see you, so give them a fair chance. Itâs unfair that this person carelessly gifted you these fish, and i hope theyâre able to flourish under ur care. 𫶠i got one betta fish and fell and love and now i care for a few.
Dannydevitoskneesock on
Their conditions arenât ideal for either of them to thrive since it was very last minute but also when they come out of those little cups it can take a while to get them back to full health. Looks like the female has laid fins due to stress. Bettas need more than you would think. If you arenât prepared to add a heater/filter, aquasoil, plants, tannins, etc I would honestly just rehome them to someone who has the stuff on hand. Once they begin to thrive they really are beautiful and intelligent fish. I had a 20gal tank on hand from past projects as well as spare plants/substrate/heater/filter so I cycled it and ended up getting a sick betta for free, bringing it back to health and adding him in. Obviously you donât need a full 20gal setup but a 5.5-10 is a good start. Iâve heard more people have better luck with the 10 but considering your situation I wouldnât blame you if you stuck to the minimum requirements. Now mine (his name is fizz) explores, swims around, gets excited when he sees me and will chase my finger on the glass. His colors are also MUCH more vibrant than before. Theyâre honestly the cat/dog version of fish
LonelyF3demoN on
I live in upstate south carolina, if you want then come pick them up, I dont have time, money or space to do thag all, nor knowledge
LoganthePaladin on
Yeah I don’t understand live fish as a white elephant gift. Extreme example but imagine giving a puppy or kitten as a white elephant gift. Same thing, fish require love, care and responsibility and not everyone can.
Snuffinn on
Because the female is literally fearing for her life. This trend is retarded
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Sad set up đ [Read this.](https://www.reddit.com/r/bettafish/s/C97wJZJ4ed) You need to upgrade their set up and separate them so they can have a good life. The current set up you were given is not suitable. I wish people would stop giving fish as gifts – they are a long term commitment and require a lot of work.
I would highly recommend getting them their own tanks. Split tanks are not great. And it could be that the girl is just stressed and maybe sick after being in the store or maybe she can sense the male through the screen? I would keep the lights off for now to reduce stress. Did you get water conditioner ? Theyâre going to need a heater as well.
They definitely each need their own setup. He’s a quick guide if you decide to keep them
https://preview.redd.it/gkr267q6po8g1.jpeg?width=1320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=02baf2b809b65824fadb8be655955c9991c5c32e
This is actually my brother’s, i just did it for him, he doesn’t want it and nor does anyone else, I kinda do but cant, also no space, we want to give him away, I wish people wouldn’t give fish as gifts, ig goldfish are fine, but definitely not bettas
i recommend getting each their own tank. petsmart has a 50% sale on tank kits if you sign up for the rewards. you should get each a minimum of 3 gallons. though iâd push for 5 if possible. fill both with plenty of LIVE plants. you donât want fake plants. they can be sharp and harm ur fish. Also real plants help keep ur water clean. petsmart has an aquatic plant section. provide plenty of hiding places. youâll need them each a heater and filter. betta fish are great and u can really bond with them, they can even recognize ur face and get excited to see you, so give them a fair chance. Itâs unfair that this person carelessly gifted you these fish, and i hope theyâre able to flourish under ur care. 𫶠i got one betta fish and fell and love and now i care for a few.
Their conditions arenât ideal for either of them to thrive since it was very last minute but also when they come out of those little cups it can take a while to get them back to full health. Looks like the female has laid fins due to stress. Bettas need more than you would think. If you arenât prepared to add a heater/filter, aquasoil, plants, tannins, etc I would honestly just rehome them to someone who has the stuff on hand. Once they begin to thrive they really are beautiful and intelligent fish. I had a 20gal tank on hand from past projects as well as spare plants/substrate/heater/filter so I cycled it and ended up getting a sick betta for free, bringing it back to health and adding him in. Obviously you donât need a full 20gal setup but a 5.5-10 is a good start. Iâve heard more people have better luck with the 10 but considering your situation I wouldnât blame you if you stuck to the minimum requirements. Now mine (his name is fizz) explores, swims around, gets excited when he sees me and will chase my finger on the glass. His colors are also MUCH more vibrant than before. Theyâre honestly the cat/dog version of fish
I live in upstate south carolina, if you want then come pick them up, I dont have time, money or space to do thag all, nor knowledge
Yeah I don’t understand live fish as a white elephant gift. Extreme example but imagine giving a puppy or kitten as a white elephant gift. Same thing, fish require love, care and responsibility and not everyone can.
Because the female is literally fearing for her life. This trend is retarded