TetraFreak
02-24-2006, 5:45 PM
Hi Folks!
This is part Rant & Part Question...Question in BOLD down below!
Well, I rescued an 18 Gal tank from an apartment in my complex that the renters had been evicted...
The inhabitants of this tank somewhat shocked me!
I couldn't think of anyone that would be so freakin stupid.
Occupants of the tank:
3 rasboras-2 of the 3 were missing an eye
a TON of Guppies-4 Males and 7 females
a Plex that was about 5" long
a Khuli loach
A Betta-Fins totally thrashed
AND...a Freakin BGK that was about 5" long.
I tried to keep the BGK alive in my 55 but after about a week, it "gave up the Ghost" (Pun Intended). The Guppies & Rasboras were given to a neighbor as he has a tank that they should be fine in. I kept a couple of the female guppies as my Endlers have been chasing them(so it's an excersize program for Endlers! LOL).
The Betta and the khuli are now living peacefully in the 55!
Now, for Betta...
His fins were totally destroyed...but he did still have the rays for them. My guess is the BGK was trying to snack on him.
Anyway, it looks like the fins are growing back...but they look somewhat transparent/clear. Will they eventually color up again or will he be the sympathy case for the rest of his life???
This is part Rant & Part Question...Question in BOLD down below!
Well, I rescued an 18 Gal tank from an apartment in my complex that the renters had been evicted...
The inhabitants of this tank somewhat shocked me!
I couldn't think of anyone that would be so freakin stupid.
Occupants of the tank:
3 rasboras-2 of the 3 were missing an eye
a TON of Guppies-4 Males and 7 females
a Plex that was about 5" long
a Khuli loach
A Betta-Fins totally thrashed
AND...a Freakin BGK that was about 5" long.
I tried to keep the BGK alive in my 55 but after about a week, it "gave up the Ghost" (Pun Intended). The Guppies & Rasboras were given to a neighbor as he has a tank that they should be fine in. I kept a couple of the female guppies as my Endlers have been chasing them(so it's an excersize program for Endlers! LOL).
The Betta and the khuli are now living peacefully in the 55!
Now, for Betta...
His fins were totally destroyed...but he did still have the rays for them. My guess is the BGK was trying to snack on him.
Anyway, it looks like the fins are growing back...but they look somewhat transparent/clear. Will they eventually color up again or will he be the sympathy case for the rest of his life???