What Is Wrong With Betta Hexes?

[newfishy]

I need to run errands..get horse feed, go to the notary, go to the fabirc store cause I need a netty type fabric cause the filter in the big tank keeps sucking up babies...stop at fish store....go grocery shopping....make dinner...feed horses...clean house...change water...all with a 13 month old on tow and feed play and care for him while Im at it.

and it is frezing cold here...an upnote to that will be the ground will freeze up so I can go ridding this week

 

[Amunet]

I figured they were just looking to start an arguement, but gave them the benefit of the doubt.
*sigh* Guess I was wrong.

And the tupperware suggestion I made.... where you live... (where fish don't poo or pee apparently)... do you not have clear plastic ones?
You can make them look just as good as a tank. Gravel, decor.. whatever.

 

[newfishy]

wow...oatmeal sounds good...Ill be back in a bit...

 

[Snooks1!]

Oatmeal and Krispy Kreme donuts....


Best breakfast in the world man...

 

[TribeOfShroom]

Oatmeal and Krispy Kreme donuts....


Best breakfast in the world man...

oooo I don't know.. I mean if I was faced with that on a hangover I might just go back to bed I'm more of a traditional eggs, bacon and toast with a gd cuppa tea

 

[waterbeast]

you know that screen saver with the virtual aquarium how fast ur comoputer have to be inorder to run it. And where do you get it?

 

[Egyption Camel]

You conradicted your own satement.
You said 'Why would betta hexes be created if they weren't for bettas?' Then said 'Well the pet stores create the ammonia test kits to make a profit.' Well then why would they not be creating the hexes to make a profit?
The creater of this post needs to get over their ego and accept the fact that we are thinking about the good of the betta, not of you. We really don't care if you don't have enough space, or that betta hexes look better. We care that the animal is getting a good life, as it would in the wild.
Bettas are living creatures, as are humans, and it is idiotic to say that dogs don't pee just because you send it in the backyard every day and don't watch him do it. Take out your gravel. You will see that in a week, if you feed your betta, he will poo quite a bit. Gravel likes to cover it up. And you will also see in another day or so that there is a yellow substance that is like oil forming around the poo. And if you take out the poo alone, this oily substance will go into the water. That is proof that poo affects the water.

Bettas like space, though they don't need it. With proper care they can survive in this environment (hex) But in a larger tank (1 gallon +) he will thrive, and will look better. You can see the difference it makes. Their colours turn vibrant, they swim from side to side, and you will see their fins clearly. And now for this one we are thinking of you... With a 1 gallon, you will only need to clean it once a week (100%) and if it is more than 4 gallons, yoou only have to do water changes.


And when you say you feed your betta... Are you really feeding it? Or is it one of those 'I give it a healthy veggie flake once a day' kind of statements?
The person that gives their betta a pellet per week is really not thinking of the well being of the betta. Even prisoners get better than that... And your betta has not even commited a crime. Really if you decide to feed only pellets, they should be given 2 PER DAY minimum. Don't think about how cheap it is for you. You are responsible for that animal, and should always be aware of this.

The world is nothing but a big business. And yes I know that I am contradicting myself. I accept it.. But how do you know bettas like the space? I mean mine seems happy at the moment inside the dual betta hex. They float and are eager to eat everyday.

I will consider this 1 Gallon tanks you all seem to suggest. Though, I still believe that those who choose to put their bettas in 5-10 Gallon tanks are outrageous people because its too large for only one fish.

As I stated before, the guy who feeds his betta only one pellet a week. I agree that it is cruel punishment.

Nobody has the time to change the water everyday. We are humans afterall and we are all busy people, even you of the Tropical Fish Forums. And also my room is very warm, why else would these Bettas have bubble nests.

Erm I have a 125L, 2x 80L, 55L and a 25L and I work a 8hr day + have a very active social life + have a regular excerise regime and I still find time to do water changes on ALL my tanks. Be it weekly for the largest, and daily for the smallest. If you don't have time to look after your fish, then don't keep fish.

Why would I not keep fish, I like to so I'll do it.

To do a partial water change in a small betta hex would take you no more than five minutes! Use a cup to take a couple of cup-fulls of water out. Add dechlorinator to luke warm water and pour it back in slowely. If you are going to keep a batta in such a small container you should at least do this every other - if not every - day. Just my two cents though.

Whats the point of using a dechlorinator, I just keep the water overnight when changing the tank. Its the same isn't it? Also, changing the water in the betta hex is not as easy as you guys may think. Its really hard to take the bettas out with a net therefore it does not take 5 minutes but in fact 20 - 25 Minutes.

you are just being a #### stirring moron.

you are ingoring people who know a whole crapload more then you do and are argung about it.

as for the comment for having the time to change water in an ity bity tank, I have more then you can ever believe on my plate at the moment and I still take time out of my day to change a tiny bit of water, really are you that slow that it takes you more then 5 min to change an ity bity bit of water?

if you dont have the time for the fish to properly take care of them give them away.

I'm not ignoring everyone, but I am ignoring some.. I admit that.

No class today, sever ice storm...So here I sit with my big bowl of hot oatmeal.


I plan on going sledding later today once the weather settles down a bit. What are everyone else's plans for today?

Changing the topic in a thread is just meaningless. If you don't agree with what I have to say and you want to talk about "People's Plans" go create your own topic. Good job on the "Hi-Jacking" I suppose.

I figured they were just looking to start an arguement, but gave them the benefit of the doubt.
*sigh* Guess I was wrong.

And the tupperware suggestion I made.... where you live... (where fish don't poo or pee apparently)... do you not have clear plastic ones?
You can make them look just as good as a tank. Gravel, decor.. whatever.

Tupperware in my area is not clear. You can barely even see the fish. If your gonna have fish whats the point of putting them in something there not meant to be in. Maybe I should put them in a garbage bin full of water and waste because you know.. I can just decorate it with gravel or "Whatever."

 

[Shrimper]

Tupperware in my area is not clear. You can barely even see the fish. If your gonna have fish whats the point of putting them in something there not meant to be in. Maybe I should put them in a garbage bin full of water and waste because you know.. I can just decorate it with gravel or "Whatever."

Go for it, they should have enough room to move then.

 

[waterbeast]

If you ask me bettas are overrated

 

[Egyption Camel]

Tupperware in my area is not clear. You can barely even see the fish. If your gonna have fish whats the point of putting them in something there not meant to be in. Maybe I should put them in a garbage bin full of water and waste because you know.. I can just decorate it with gravel or "Whatever."

Go for it, they should have enough room to move then.

I will consider it. But if I am getting a one gallon tank then it might as well be a real fish tank, not something from the dollar store.

 

[Snooks1!]

Oatmeal and Krispy Kreme donuts....


Best breakfast in the world man...

oooo I don't know.. I mean if I was faced with that on a hangover I might just go back to bed I'm more of a traditional eggs, bacon and toast with a gd cuppa tea

I can't cook bacon...However I do agree with you, maybe swap out the tea for a big glass of OJ.

 

[Azaezl]

If your gonna have fish whats the point of putting them in something there not meant to be in.

That is exactly why you are being told to get a larger home for your betta instead of the betta hex which is not a suitable tank for them.


Also just to clarify you said;

Why would betta hexes be created if they weren't for bettas?

Same as clothing is made for dogs, they wouldn't have clothes in the wild, they don't need clothing, it has no benefits to the dog, dog clothing is purely to make money out of people. They make the clothing with the owners needs in mind not the dogs, same applys to betta hexs.

 

[Larissa]

When you leave water overnight it gets rid of chlorine but not chloramine or heavy metals I don't think. It's just safer.
Let's get to the point here. What is wrong with batta hexes? Well they are too small. Bettas don't need a lot of space but if you can't provide at LEAST 1-2 gallons then you probably shouldn't keep betta's. If you insist on keeping a betta in one then you need to do very frequent water changes - yes, ammonia will build up and it is harmful to fish - this builds up even faster in smaller tanks hence the reason bettas shouldn't be kept in hexes.

 

[Egyption Camel]

If your gonna have fish whats the point of putting them in something there not meant to be in.

That is exactly why you are being told to get a larger home for your betta instead of the betta hex which is not a suitable tank for them.


Also just to clarify you said;

Why would betta hexes be created if they weren't for bettas?

Same as clothing is made for dogs, they wouldn't have clothes in the wild, they don't need clothing, it has no benefits to the dog, dog clothing is purely to make money out of people. They make the clothing with the owners needs in mind not the dogs, same applys to betta hexs.

Its a Dual Betta Hex, not a betta hex. But it has two bettas in it.

When you leave water overnight it gets rid of chlorine but not chloramine or heavy metals I don't think. It's just safer.
Let's get to the point here. What is wrong with batta hexes? Well they are too small. Bettas don't need a lot of space but if you can't provide at LEAST 1-2 gallons then you probably shouldn't keep betta's. If you insist on keeping a betta in one then you need to do very frequent water changes - yes, ammonia will build up and it is harmful to fish - this builds up even faster in smaller tanks hence the reason bettas shouldn't be kept in hexes.

The first sentence about the chloramine or heavy metals I accept. I don't mind purchasing one of those products that remove them. (See, I listen).

1 -2 Gallons? What about 0.5 Gallons, I notice there are a lot of those tanks. I see nothing wrong with them.. As for the ammonia buildup, I guess this shows up when bettas start to develop diseases because of too much ammonia right? Well, so far my bettas have not developed any diseases within the year I have owned them.

 

[nakomis90]

RIGHT guys this is a warning i love ya all but im going to report this thread and if theres anyone who has really offended the Mods then im sorry youll have too take the punishment as is!