Going to College end of Aug

[Andie]

I'm not exactly sure if a betta would mind being covered, since I never thought to ask any of mine Still, you'd think constant darkness wouldn't be good for anything, so try a very light piece of patterned silk, like the material for a sarong skirt, that would let light filter through. That, or maybe even a piece of lace/crocheted blanket, or similar. That way light would get in, but if you were to say sit a little clock or fake potted ivy on top of the tank, it would just look like a slightly overelaborate decoration from the outside. Residence isn't the most private place to live, so just bear that in mind when planning your setup. Where are you going to school, anyway?

 

[JackDemp528]

My school wasn't allowed to have pets of any kind either. Regardless, I had 4 bowls with bettas, and one of my roomies had a small tank with some other fish in it. And I've had my dog there for a while, and also my hamster. Just make sure that if they're having an inspection you hide it, and I mean really hide it, I hid all mine in a trunk in my closet under a bunch of stuff, so even if they wanted to look they couldn't get to it, but after it was a pain to move all that to get my fishies out!

 

[Alix]

lol jus remember you could always jus put them in a clear water bed. not hard to hide that...unless you dont like makin you bed...im going to missouri state when i get older. you think they would let you have fish???...cuz if i cant atleast bring a betta ill be soo pissed cuz i have 4tigerbarbs 2mossbarbs 1albinobarb 1 oscar 2 jack dempsies 6 african cichlids AND*saved the best for last* my Apache doubletail. he sounds so fancy

 

[Mariah]

Ya Im defentally going to at least bring 1 with me Not when I first go but once I settle in I will bring 1 for sure.
Hmmm, I wonder if they tell you when there going to inspect your room...??
LOL my mom just told me I am going to have to put name tags on the ones at home so she will know which is which when doing what changes!

 

[cutechic]

Most of the Canadian colleges and universities I've checked with don't allow pets of any kind; however, I know many students who keep small fish and reptiles in their dorms with no consequences. I guess it all depends on your roomates (though I can't see anyone minding one small fish bowl in their room) and whether or not dorms are inspected regularly.

When I leave for college, I'm bringing two 2.5g's and a few 1g's... they're all stackable, so they won't take up much room.

Mariah- if you're going to cover the betta's tank while you're away, I'd do so with a towel or a blanket. But try to make sure there is a sufficient duration of light (either natural [sunlight] or artificial), to simulate his natural environment.

 

[tttnjfttt]

I can't get why they won't allow fish. I can understand other animals because of noise and the mess, also people can possibly be allergic to them. But that isn't an issue with fish.

 

[Mariah]

Mariah- if you're going to cover the betta's tank while you're away, I'd do so with a towel or a blanket. But try to make sure there is a sufficient duration of light (either natural [sunlight] or artificial), to simulate his natural environment.

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Ok I will do that for sure

 

[Mariah]

I can't get why they won't allow fish. I can understand other animals because of noise and the mess, also people can possibly be allergic to them. But that isn't an issue with fish.

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I really dont understand that either It a really dumb rule.....

 

[tttnjfttt]

Lets see...

What they don't know won't hurt
It is always easier to ask for forgiveness than ask permission

 

[Mariah]

Lets see...

What they don't know won't hurt
It is always easier to ask for forgiveness than ask permission

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Very true tttnjfttt

 

[littlefishie]

When I lived in rez we had a limitation on the animals we could have. It could not breathe air, and had to live in a 5 gallon tank.

I pointed out to my don that it's usually a 5.5 gallon tank that you can get, and fish DO breathe air, but it is taken in through their gills and not from the surface with the exception of bettas, in which case the rule needed to be worded more carefully.

He told me to shut up or he'd tell the residence department about my fish collection.

Anyway. Given those limitations, I still managed to have up to 9 bettas at one point, all in separate tanks that were minimum 1 gallon, as well as my 15 gallon community tank in my room.

Just experiment and see what you can get away with. I'd be willing to bet that you'd get 'em all in there if you tried.

 

[afireinside]

ya, that rule sux. if my collage does that, i'm gonna buy my self a baby guppy and a 1 gallon and see how bad they spaz. and there is another reason this rule is stupid. answer the question right after this sentance. how many people do you know are allergic to fish?

my answer: 0

 

[Synirr]

They're probably thinking about the potential for water damage with the no fish rule... I can sorta understand that.

A good way to hide a betta during inspection would be to get some sort of opaque or dark translucent drink container to put it in. The drink Bawls, for example, comes in a very dark blue glass bottle that could probably hide a betta from view during inspection. Another good option would be to have an empty, well cleaned shampoo or conditioner bottle to hide it in. They'd be none the wiser

It's kinda a shame I'll be moving straight into an apartment when I transfer to a new college (the one I'm at now is local, so I still live with my parents and have my fish at home,) because I've got sooo many great idea about how to hide fish

 

[Mariah]

Good idea Synirr I just wonder if they are going to tell me when there going to inspect...?

 

[Andie]

With every residence inspection policies are different; some, like mine, don't really do it at all until the end of the year, they just reserve the right to walk into a dorm room with only a knock for notice should it be deemed necessary, but I suspect that's in the case of people who have been either breaking some serious rules or may be ill, or something similar. My firend's hamster was found out twice, when she had people in to fix her computer, but nothing was ever really done about it, so even an inspection needn't be a threat.

Your university's website should have a link to the residence rights and responsibilities, as well as a student agreement and a list of regulations. If not, ask them to mail one to you so you can know exactly what all of their policies/punishments are, as well as their policies regarding inspections. If in the event you are searched and feel you weren't given due notice, you can always appeal to your student council to intervene on your behalf (though it is fair to mention that residence coordinators finding illicit fish on the premises may damage your case considerably)