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[squiremaster]

well as you might know already I came back from my hols. I was happy to see Pebbles again. my neighbor could not feed him so I had to ask my brother for a 7 day fish feeder figuring out he doesn't have any so we had to give him an algae wafer for him to eat when I was gone so I came home and when I turned on the light he got really active, so I fed him a couple blood worms to make him happy.

and a question: during the summer my bedroom tends to get infested with insects and I figured out that I have a meat eater (actually according to a book I have, there omnivores but they are healthier and happier with meat) so I was wondering if Bettas can eat insects?

 

[bronzecat]

Hello Hope you had fun, even though you didn't take me

I suppose a betta may eat tiny insects that land on the water, but you have be careful as some can turn into nasties like Damsel flies

 

[love4aquatic]

welcome back!!!!

 

[squiremaster]

thanks guys!
most of the time, there are flies and mosquitoes in my room because thats what you get in Canadian summers.

 

[love4aquatic]

thanks guys!
most of the time, there are flies and mosquitoes in my room because thats what you get in Canadian summers.

your room sounds great!

i have ants!! lol came in with all of the plants i brought inside for winter, and it seems they multiplied....

 

[Honeythorn]

You could try getting some mosquito larvae to feed your betta as an occasional treat. Just fill a clean bucket with water and leave it in a sunny/warm place. Don't forget to top up the water if it starts to evaporate/dry up. Hopefully you should get mosquitos laying their eggs in the water, and when the larvae hatch, you can catch them in a fish net and feed a few to your betta.

 

[love4aquatic]

oh and we also have these! they are freaky!!

lol had to add a pic for honeythorn!!

 

[squiremaster]

I get at least ten ants over the summer

 

[Devorax]

Ants love warmer climates...lol Umm, forgive me Squiremaster, but an algae wafer for food? Most fish will peck on an algae wafer as a snack, or as last resort, but in the short time I have kept bettas, none (I've had 5) have ever looked at algae wafers. I know it was a last minute thing, but couldn't you have gotten a 'holiday feeding block' or automatic feeder? Just a thought for next time you go away for a while.

BTW, hope you enjoed your holiday!! (We did, from you!!!lol) Only kidding mate, glad to see you back. Any pics of your hols?

 

[love4aquatic]

my bettas love algea wafers!! they even eat live algea off the tank when it is there!

 

[squiremaster]

well basically, algae wafers were the only food we had.

P.S I'll try to get some pics of seaworld in as soon as I can.

 

[Honeythorn]

oh and we also have these! they are freaky!!

lol had to add a pic for honeythorn!!

*SMACKS IT WITH A HUGE BOOT* I HATE CENTIPEDES! That is the one insect garaunteed to make me scream like a little girl and flail madly.

 

[Devorax]

PLEASE squiremaster, don't get me wrong, I didn't mean to sound criticising. I just hate the idea od a betta going hungry and eating something he'd rather not. Of course you did what you had to, and I am so glad your betta made it enough to give you a warm greeting (Prob more of "feed me, feed me" lol), but maybe next time if all else fails, a 'holiday feeding block' or automatic feeder might be preferable. It might not mean quite such a warm response (ie not so keen to see you and beg for food) but at least he will have something a bit more palatable to eat. I am still quite new to these forum thingys and getting my ideas across in just text on screen alone is proving difficult....lol

Squiremaster, seriously, I never meant any offence, nor will I mean to unless I make it clear that I do (which hopefully I never will). Welcome back buddy!

EDIT Just had to laugh out loud for real!! Soooooo- there is SOMETHING that makes Honeythorn squeal!!!! lol Gotcha now hard nut gal!...rofpmsl

EDIT EDIT (lol) That isnt a centipede Honeythorn, it's a wat-ya-may-call-it.....lol

 

[squiremaster]

none taken Devorax.

 

[love4aquatic]

it is a centipede!! there are many kinds.