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This counter was added in July 2002
Site Updates
2/20/2005
Greetings, I've updated with a new layout! Enjoy!
5/18/2003
I've added a mew review to the Reviews section comparing Hikari Betta Bio Gold, Tetra Bettamin and Tetra freeze-dried bloodworms. It should be helpful. But remember, it's all about opinion.
1/1/2003
Happy New Year, everyone! I've added a new section called "6 Handy Things" with pictures and all. It's pretty interesting. Go check it out.
12/31/2002
I've added pictures to the "My Bettas" section. Happy New Years Eve!
Hints and Interesting Facts
Gravel Makes it Hard to Change Water
If you have 4 or more bettas, I would recommend that you keep your betta jar bottoms bare with no gravel. It makes it easier to suck poop off the bottom with a baster.
Plants = Less Stress
Plants make your betta feel less stressed. It provides them with a hiding spot when they're scared or sleepy. It aids to help bettas to stop jumpiness and darting.
Transporting Bettas
When bringing a betta home, add some extra water conditioner (if it has stress coat) and keep your betta covered for the first day and night with a towel around the bowl or something.
Lids
There have been many stories of jumping bettas. Always keep a lid on the jar with holes in it.
Unplug Heater
Unplug your heater when you're changing the water (if you have one)The heaters are made of very thin glass and it could crack if you don't unplug it and lower the water level.
Medications
It would be handy to have a set of meds on hand.
I find that the most used are:
Maracide, Maracyn, Maracyn 2, Kanacyn, and Tetracycline.
Aquarium Test Kits
If you have a problem, the test kits could come in handy. The most important ones are:
Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, and pH. If you have any problems, and need to ask questions, these could help determine the problem a lot.
Don't Feed too Much
Something new learned everyday =] You only need to feed your betta 4 Bio Gold Pellets a day. More food = more wastes = ammonia build up
Black Melano females are infertile?
Usually, black melano males are crossed with steel blue females to produce melanos
Only about 1% of the black melano females are fertile
Pastel Bettas Change Colours
Pastel's tend to change their colours a bit. They are usually light coloured
What's That White Blurry Stuff in My Betta Tank?
That "stuff" may be signs of stress. That white "stuff" comes off them when they are stressed
The Smaller the Bowl, the More the Water Change
If you keep your betta in anything 2 gallons or smaller, You should change the water 2-3 times a week.
If you have 4 or more bettas, I would recommend that you keep your betta jar bottoms bare with no gravel. It makes it easier to suck poop off the bottom with a baster.
Plants = Less Stress
Plants make your betta feel less stressed. It provides them with a hiding spot when they're scared or sleepy. It aids to help bettas to stop jumpiness and darting.
Transporting Bettas
When bringing a betta home, add some extra water conditioner (if it has stress coat) and keep your betta covered for the first day and night with a towel around the bowl or something.
Lids
There have been many stories of jumping bettas. Always keep a lid on the jar with holes in it.
Unplug Heater
Unplug your heater when you're changing the water (if you have one)The heaters are made of very thin glass and it could crack if you don't unplug it and lower the water level.
Medications
It would be handy to have a set of meds on hand.
I find that the most used are:
Maracide, Maracyn, Maracyn 2, Kanacyn, and Tetracycline.
Aquarium Test Kits
If you have a problem, the test kits could come in handy. The most important ones are:
Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, and pH. If you have any problems, and need to ask questions, these could help determine the problem a lot.
Don't Feed too Much
Something new learned everyday =] You only need to feed your betta 4 Bio Gold Pellets a day. More food = more wastes = ammonia build up
Black Melano females are infertile?
Usually, black melano males are crossed with steel blue females to produce melanos
Only about 1% of the black melano females are fertile
Pastel Bettas Change Colours
Pastel's tend to change their colours a bit. They are usually light coloured
What's That White Blurry Stuff in My Betta Tank?
That "stuff" may be signs of stress. That white "stuff" comes off them when they are stressed
The Smaller the Bowl, the More the Water Change
If you keep your betta in anything 2 gallons or smaller, You should change the water 2-3 times a week.
9/27/2002
I've done some more touching-up throughout the site. I moved the "Plants That Go Well With Bettas" and the "Water Perimeters" articles to the end of the "Betta Care" article in the Betta Care section. I also changed the url to Wayne Schmidt's site, This and That because he's moved to a new location, so remember to update your bookmarks!
9/7/2002
I've updated the Hikari Betta Bio-Gold article in the Reviews section. It's much better now. =]
8/13/2002
I've added some information to the Diseases article on Black Spot and I've touched things up here and there.
8/12/2002
I've got an article in my review section! I post my thoughts on the Hikari Betta Bio-Gold. Right now, my thoughts aren't very organized, so I'll be fixing up that article later. I also added a new picture to the diseases section.
8/9/2002
I have added a new section! It's a review section. There, I will test and use products and tell you how it went and what I think of the product. Just another opinion for you to hear =D
8/7/2002
I just added a little note to the Betta Care section beside Tubifex worms saying that I prefer not to use them because I heard that they were quite dirty. I've also been doing a little touching up here and there.
7/8/2002
I wrote up and article on Vinegar Eels in the Fry Foods section.
7/5/2002
I've added a picture to the "Betta Breeding" section and a couple more to the Gallery section today. Thanks to Yoshe for letting me use some of his pictures.
7/3/2002
I made an article to the right of this page called "Tips"
6/25/2002
I've added some more detailed information to the Sick Betta Section.
6/20/2002
I've added a couple of links to the Links Page
6/14/2002
I added some microworm information and how to get your culture started in the Fry Foods Section.
6/13/2002
I added some new pictures to the Pics section. Pictures from Wayne Schmidt. Thx
6/12/2002
Woo! It's been a while since I updated this site. I added a little bit to the end of the Betta Care section article and I added some materials the the materials article of the Breeding section.
5/25/2002
I made another article in the "Fry Food" section. It's called Baby Brine Shrimp
5/25/2002
I've changed the "spawning related" section to Fry Food. I think it's more important and very little people know about live foods. I'm still only learning myself, so you're going to have to give me some time to get myself organized. I have an article on Infusoria and one on Microworms=]
5/24/2002
I added a picture in the "spawning Related" section. Many thanks to Wayne Schmidt at This and That for letting me use many of his pictures.
5/20/2002
I made another new section! I added many actually..The betta spawning related photos section is pretty cool. Go see!
5/16/2002
I made a new section on the site. It's dedicated to my betta spawns. I hope to get some pictures of my bettas up soon. I have the pictures taken. I need to get them developed and to get my friend to scan it for me.
5/15/2002
Hi Everyone! You like my new site tag? I just made it. I used a picture of Snow, one of Wayne Schmidt's bettas from This and That (see links section) because he's so beeautiful!
5/13/2002
I've added a new section today! I drew up a bunch of betta tail types on my computer and you can go check em out! =]
5/10/2002
I've pretty much gotten most of the basic part of the site finished. I'll add more sections later, so it's not done yet.
5/7/2002
I just started the site, so please be patient with me while I get everything going. Thanks =]
I've done some more touching-up throughout the site. I moved the "Plants That Go Well With Bettas" and the "Water Perimeters" articles to the end of the "Betta Care" article in the Betta Care section. I also changed the url to Wayne Schmidt's site, This and That because he's moved to a new location, so remember to update your bookmarks!
9/7/2002
I've updated the Hikari Betta Bio-Gold article in the Reviews section. It's much better now. =]
8/13/2002
I've added some information to the Diseases article on Black Spot and I've touched things up here and there.
8/12/2002
I've got an article in my review section! I post my thoughts on the Hikari Betta Bio-Gold. Right now, my thoughts aren't very organized, so I'll be fixing up that article later. I also added a new picture to the diseases section.
8/9/2002
I have added a new section! It's a review section. There, I will test and use products and tell you how it went and what I think of the product. Just another opinion for you to hear =D
8/7/2002
I just added a little note to the Betta Care section beside Tubifex worms saying that I prefer not to use them because I heard that they were quite dirty. I've also been doing a little touching up here and there.
7/8/2002
I wrote up and article on Vinegar Eels in the Fry Foods section.
7/5/2002
I've added a picture to the "Betta Breeding" section and a couple more to the Gallery section today. Thanks to Yoshe for letting me use some of his pictures.
7/3/2002
I made an article to the right of this page called "Tips"
6/25/2002
I've added some more detailed information to the Sick Betta Section.
6/20/2002
I've added a couple of links to the Links Page
6/14/2002
I added some microworm information and how to get your culture started in the Fry Foods Section.
6/13/2002
I added some new pictures to the Pics section. Pictures from Wayne Schmidt. Thx
6/12/2002
Woo! It's been a while since I updated this site. I added a little bit to the end of the Betta Care section article and I added some materials the the materials article of the Breeding section.
5/25/2002
I made another article in the "Fry Food" section. It's called Baby Brine Shrimp
5/25/2002
I've changed the "spawning related" section to Fry Food. I think it's more important and very little people know about live foods. I'm still only learning myself, so you're going to have to give me some time to get myself organized. I have an article on Infusoria and one on Microworms=]
5/24/2002
I added a picture in the "spawning Related" section. Many thanks to Wayne Schmidt at This and That for letting me use many of his pictures.
5/20/2002
I made another new section! I added many actually..The betta spawning related photos section is pretty cool. Go see!
5/16/2002
I made a new section on the site. It's dedicated to my betta spawns. I hope to get some pictures of my bettas up soon. I have the pictures taken. I need to get them developed and to get my friend to scan it for me.
5/15/2002
Hi Everyone! You like my new site tag? I just made it. I used a picture of Snow, one of Wayne Schmidt's bettas from This and That (see links section) because he's so beeautiful!
5/13/2002
I've added a new section today! I drew up a bunch of betta tail types on my computer and you can go check em out! =]
5/10/2002
I've pretty much gotten most of the basic part of the site finished. I'll add more sections later, so it's not done yet.
5/7/2002
I just started the site, so please be patient with me while I get everything going. Thanks =]