I did a fishless cycle on my 30 gallon... then panicked over what if the ammonia I used was the incorrect kind or something went wrong so that when I put the fish in they will all die. So I went and bought a cheap Pet Smart betta to see what happens. It's a very pretty pink one with dark lavender fins.
After putting this poor guy into a tall 30 gallon tank, I am reminded of what it must be like if a person who has been poverty stricken their entire life wins a contest where the prize is a large two story house. Only in the betta's case it is more like he won a 110 room mansion. I don't think he's lived ANYWHERE but a cup with perfectly still water his entire life. Isn't that how they raise them on those farms? The current isn't strong but he seems utterly confused. His poor little betta muscles are all atrophied probably. He doesn't seem to be in shock or anything dangerous fish-wise... just in a completely new habitat. When I am sure my tank is safe and I get my angels, I am going to get him one of those Eclipse 5's. Still better than a little cup.
After putting this poor guy into a tall 30 gallon tank, I am reminded of what it must be like if a person who has been poverty stricken their entire life wins a contest where the prize is a large two story house. Only in the betta's case it is more like he won a 110 room mansion. I don't think he's lived ANYWHERE but a cup with perfectly still water his entire life. Isn't that how they raise them on those farms? The current isn't strong but he seems utterly confused. His poor little betta muscles are all atrophied probably. He doesn't seem to be in shock or anything dangerous fish-wise... just in a completely new habitat. When I am sure my tank is safe and I get my angels, I am going to get him one of those Eclipse 5's. Still better than a little cup.
