I got a new betta blue and red Dec. 26 he is in a 5 gallon tank by himself, I was just so happy I wanted to share the news, his name is Mr. Bigglesworth (my brother came up with the name) maybe I can get a picture of him on here someday!

Congrats!, a picture would be great!

Congratulations!

Wahoo!! I LOVE the name too, I can't wait to see a picture =o)

Congratulations! I hope to see a picture soon

Congratulations I the name too

I know this question has been posted before but I can't seem to find it. What other fish/plants can I put in my Tank with a male betta?

nevermind I found what can mix.
Thank You.

Congrats on your new fishie! Bettas are such a delight!

Congrats on your new betta! It's always exciting to get !!! Though sometimes frustrating and nerve racking with these guys not wanting to eat at first. Good luck with him!

B) Erin

Congratulations blueangel12328 on your Cant wait to see a pic

congrats on the new betta!

Yay, congrats. Bettas are full of personality, hope to see some pictures soon.

Hi again, my camera still isn't working. But I am haveing one problem with my betta tank, it won't cycle it started to but then it just stopped is this normal? It has been at the same stage for about 4 weeks. I don't want my betta to get stressed, anything I can do?

What are your readings now?

Sorry I can't give exact, I just have a color chart.
Nitrate-around 60
Nitrite-0
Ammonia-just a little over 0
Water Hardness-250 (very hard)
How can I fix these two?
Alkalinity-0
ph-0
I know my tank isn't doing very well! Please help!
But Mr. Bigglesworth is swimming around eating fine, and flaring at his reflection, he is as happy as can be, the water doesn't seem to affect him any.

If you are getting 0 nitrite and ammonia readings, and a nitrate reading, then your tank is cycled. You can lower your nitrate reading by doing a partial water change.

I wouldn't worry about the water hardness (my water is hard and the bettas seem to adjust to it), but I think that your test strip is wrong if you have a 0 ph reading

Your water really is OK, IMO. I would just lower the nitrate by a water change

Okay thanks! Am going to go do the water change!
Thank You!

After weeks of waiting here is a pic!

He's lovely. I just love that colour of blue

Wow Thats one beuatifull betta

Thank you everyone!

blueangel,Congrats on your new betta! I love that color,& have a few like him.He's very pretty!

Thanks, my first betta was red and blue, I couldn't resist!