So, at my place of work, we sell Betta Vases.
Don't lynch me. I am personally in charge of their care, they are in 1g vases, and i measured the dispacement of substrate and plant to be 1/2g's. They get fed Hikari Gold every day or every other day at most, their water is changed every other day. These fish are leading a good life in their small time in my care. They flare, bubble nest, jump when I feed them, and sometimes they flare so much they blow their tail (at which point, I notice the problem, beat myself for not noticing it sooner, and then remove the two from each other's company, and nurse the blasted tail back to health). I like bettas. I inform my customers that they need water changes, feeding, and warmth. Sometimes I lose sales becase people realize that these boys are too much work.
OK, that established....
I have fallen for one of mah boyz.
He's in a $50 setup, with a vase, substrate, pothos/peacelilly, and a week's supply of food. I've taken to hiding him when people say they want to buy a betta vase. I really really want him. He's a silver CT with lavendar highlights, and he bubble nests like mad, jumps at my fingers when I feed him, and gets very excited when he sees me near.
I must not feed the system!
An LPS CT betta is not worth $50!
I think the betta setup is ugly!
But he's so cool.
Don't lynch me. I am personally in charge of their care, they are in 1g vases, and i measured the dispacement of substrate and plant to be 1/2g's. They get fed Hikari Gold every day or every other day at most, their water is changed every other day. These fish are leading a good life in their small time in my care. They flare, bubble nest, jump when I feed them, and sometimes they flare so much they blow their tail (at which point, I notice the problem, beat myself for not noticing it sooner, and then remove the two from each other's company, and nurse the blasted tail back to health). I like bettas. I inform my customers that they need water changes, feeding, and warmth. Sometimes I lose sales becase people realize that these boys are too much work.
OK, that established....
I have fallen for one of mah boyz.
He's in a $50 setup, with a vase, substrate, pothos/peacelilly, and a week's supply of food. I've taken to hiding him when people say they want to buy a betta vase. I really really want him. He's a silver CT with lavendar highlights, and he bubble nests like mad, jumps at my fingers when I feed him, and gets very excited when he sees me near.I must not feed the system!
An LPS CT betta is not worth $50!
I think the betta setup is ugly!
But he's so cool.
You're subjecting me to peer pressure! (*starts laying down the foundation for a "i just bought a totally over priced CT tread)
