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    Beautiful Betta Vids

    Wow those videos are sure to convince him. :D Those fish are really beauties! are you planning on getting one like those, or a regular veil tail?
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    This Is The Cruelest Thing Ive Ever Seen

    I have to agree. Betta fish abuse stories are going to be found on any Betta fish forum, because as a species Betta fish are some of the most misunderstood and commonly mistreated. Their sad history and current conditions are the dark side of Betta fish keeping, and real Betta fish lovers are...
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    This Is The Cruelest Thing Ive Ever Seen

    That seems harsh, the board isn't exactly bustling with activity. Honestly, I don't think it's wrong for someone to alert others to animal abuse. People are passionate about animals and they want to get support. Yes members' questions are really important, but so is spreading the word that...
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    Ok This Is Annoying

    I flagged his videos but you should report him. Honestly I wouldn't get too worked up over this weirdo. He seems a little less than intellectual. It's terrible what he's doing, but unlike what he claims in his videos, he's not doing it because he hates you. He seems like he just hates a lot of...
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    New Addition

    Beautiful tank! I love seeing a Betta go to a good home. :D
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    Omg So Excited! Cant Wait To Get It!

    Oooh that's really nice! I like the idea of fixing the divider with aquarium sealant. I'm assuming that if you are getting a light for it, then there must be some sort of lid? Wouldn't want any fish on the floor, especially if they jumped the divider! Sounds like a great bargain. I hope you...
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    Will This Plan Work?

    I would try the bowl with the filter on and see myself if the current was too strong for my betta. I thought the current in the tank I have would be too much, but it really doesn't bother my betta at all. You may be a little paranoid like me! :P Give it a try, and if it seems like he's...
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    Aragorn

    I never thought of Lord of the Rings names... Gandalf and Elrond would be great, maybe Strider for a dog... or a ghost shrimp... EDIT: Gimli would be a great name for a Pug.
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    Betta Tank Query

    Are there any pet stores in your area? Or a Wal-Mart? Those places usually have small aquariums. 3 gallons is a good tank size, 2.5 gallon absolute minimum. The bigger the tank, the longer the fish will live, basically. A larger tank with a filter is easier to clean anyway (the water won't get...
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    Betta Photos

    Light coloring in a lot of animals is a sign of ill health. For example, all-white cats often have the unintended side effect of being deaf. A form of albinism that occurs in horses is actually lethal. In some animals, incomplete albinism produces immune system deficiencies, which is possibly...
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    Shall We Flag As Inappropriate?

    SURE Some fish are given as feeder fish as a way of keeping predatory fish alive. But this is not the case with this video. Here a fish is given to another fish for the amusement of these creepy youngsters. I'm aware that there's a predator/prey cycle in the natural universe that needs to be...
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    Using A Mirror

    I wouldn't use a mirror for too long a period. When a Betta flares its' fins it is in an aggressive state. Staying in an agitated state for too long can cause a lot of stress. I've heard of people keeping Bettas separated by a divider and allowing them to flare at each other constantly, day in...
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    Your Betta's Usual "dance"

    Pisces will eagerly dart up to the surface when he knows the lid is being lifted. His dance usually consists of him swimming downward while swaying to the left and right. It's quite pretty! If you've ever seen Disney's Fantasia (the 1940 one), there's some fish in it that remind me of betta...
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    It Gets Worse.....

    All I have to say is POOR FISH. Imagine being in a glass container with people's backsides and willies facing you all day long, and everyone just 'doing there thing' right in front of you, not to mention the constant flushing. I'm not kidding. I think this may actually be worse than hell...
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    Lets Hear Your Betta's Names

    I love NASA as a name! Do you spell it Nasa or NASA? My betta fish names are Ares and Pisces, but I plan on getting more and naming them Gemini and Nova, maybe Aquarius. I like naming bettas after space objects like constellations; I think it gives them an otherworldly quality. Pisces even has...
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    Moved Betta

    Lots of people seem like they move their Betta to a bigger tank, then decide it's not working out before the fish has had a chance to explore. When you move your fish to a different home, give it time to settle in and establish its territory. Be careful about attributing human emotions such as...
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    Are Bettas Salt Warter Fish?

    One of the things I like about keeping Bettas is not having to mess around with salt water. De chlorinated tap water works fine. Although mine has to sit for a few days to get rid of nitrogen gas bubbles. :P A heater is important for a tropical fish though.
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    How Should I Keep A Betta

    A 5 gallon tank with a filter is much easier to keep than a small jar, and much better for the Betta too. Lots of people don't give their Betta a chance to settle into a bigger tank before they decide "oops, see it's not working" and force it back into the jar. A Betta needs time to explore and...
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    Betta Obsession.

    I have a Betta obsession. D: I wish there was a scientific name for it so people could understand and not think I was weird. :X So far I only have one. This is the second Betta I've owned in my life; the first lived to a ripe old age, almost 5 years. Anyway, I'm glad I have a Betta fish again...
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    Absolutely Horrified

    People are so mean to Betta fish. Pet shops are always carrying misleading products like tiny Betta bowls as if it was a suitable permanent home for a Fish. They don't make any attempt to explain to the consumer that the fish needs heating, filtration or a varied diet. I really don't like that...
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    Absolutely B****y Disgusting...

    I'm pretty sure it's illegal to force any animal into conditions where it will be forced to fight to the death, including keeping male betta splendens in the same tank. You can contact the local humane society or you could contact the manager about the problem first and threaten to blow the...
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    Anyone Else Think This Is Disgusting?

    I actually overheard a woman in a pet store telling her friend that Betta fish come from the desert, and that they live in camel hoof prints when the hoof prints fill up with rain. It was the single dumbest thing I think I've ever heard. I can't stand the minimal living spaces they sell for...
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