shadoh Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Just saw Jodis comp fish... They're growing well...Sure thing Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishchick Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 @ someone - I do remember the original Aus Betta Forums grooming comp, and the yellow CTs that *ahem* exploded. I'm so glad you guys are doing this! We have always enjoyed the ones in Sydney, it's a great way to learn and share. And fortunately, none of our fish exploded (at least as far as I am aware, lol). ah yes, poor ole Mira - I was so upset : ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Have jarred all 8 of my fish tonight. How are everyone elses fish doing?Looks like I have 3 boys and 5 girls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 My tank crashed and it was producing hydrogen sulphide, burnt their gills and they're in really bad shape. It looks like they will need to be euthanized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2littlerevheads Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 update on my guys they are still in the same tank at the moment will try and jar up soon but have no heater for them so i dont what them to go without heat as it cold. here are some pic's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 One boy only. Full of attitude and has learnt to flare already. Not as big as yours though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briztoon Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) Hey 2littlerevheads, I have a spare 50 watt heater if you want to borrow it. I'm heading in to Fishchicks now and will be there until 5pm'ish, or I can bring it to the next meeting. Peter Edited May 31, 2012 by briztoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Rev head - if you're jarring and want to heat - try the bae-maree style heating - you get a long low container (like an under the bed storage system from K mart) and put 800ml tupperware (or bigger) containers in the storage unit - fill the water up around the jars, and then fill the jars up a little taller than the storage unit. Oh, and you put one heater in the storage unit. heats everyone! Works a treat, except you need to WC every 2-3 days. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Yep, that's exactly what I'm doing :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2littlerevheads Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Cool thanks , Will do this tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briztoon Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) The bae-maree style heating is one of my projects. I watched a couple of videos of the Thai betta farms and thought why can't I do it on a smaller scale. Use a tub, preferably one with a spigot or tap on one end (easy to diy), and jar the bettas in containers that have holes in them at the high water line of the tub. You can see how the Thai's do water changes at 1:50 in to this video. Instead of using a hose, my idea is to use a garden watering can, and make one of those hose head attachments the Thai's use and attach it the watering can. When it comes time for water changes, drain the tub by turning the tap on. When the tub is empty, fill the water can with some water from my water barrel that has been pre-heated and water change the jarred bettas the Thai way, 4, 6 or 8 jars at a time. Then I had a discussion with my dad about this. He's a retired plumber and is a diy home handy man (I'm not). Dad had a better idea. Use the tub with the spigot or tap on. Use a sheet of Perforated Polypropylene Plastic Sheet (<- Link) and place it in the tub as the bottom. It's holes are small enough that the bettas can't fit through, but any waste or uneaten food will eventually fall through the holes. Now the sheet can sit 1cm off the bottom of the tub, or it can sit a couple of cm's off the bottom. It depends on where you want the heater to sit, at one end or under the perforated plastic "bottom". You can use the same type of perforated plastic to build little cubes or bays that sit on top of the bottom sheet. So in effect you have the tub divided up in to bays. My idea is to put two sponge filters (the type as seen in one of my grow out tanks in the photo below) at on end, that will create a small current through the tub. I'll lay the spunges down so they sit under the bottom sheet of perforated plastic and have the heater under there as well. when it comes to water changes, I just carry the tub out to my front lawn, turn the tap at one end of the tub on, and drain the tub, leaving about 1cm of water in the betta bays. Turn the tap off, carry the tub inside, and refill with water from my water barrel. Well I hope this all makes sense. If/when I have my first successful spawn, dad and I will make a couple of these tubs. So I'll photograph the making of them. Edited May 31, 2012 by briztoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrefly Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I've lost my batch sadly. Not sure on the cause as yet, will investigate when its daylight and I've had some sleep. Looking forward to seeing the results all the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Sorry to hear that Sarah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Welcome back Sarah. :-). Sorry to hear about the fry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Don't forget guys, next week will be the judging of the grooming comp. Bring some or all of your grooming comp fish along. Here's one of the worst of my batch... No Ventrals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U40nFoFy4_g&feature=youtube_gdata_player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2littlerevheads Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 wow nice jarrod, one of mine has started to blow a nest :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Hey Jarrod Even with out the ventricels he is still not a bad looking VT I love the dark line on his caudel. Good luck guys, I cant wait to see the pics of entrents. Cheers les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted July 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Thanks Les, I do have a soft spot for that little guy. I am tempted to continue the line @Jennie - too cute. One of mine has just started blowing bubbles :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Getting prizes ready... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Lol. Wish mine was bigger. :-(. Looking forward to the meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Lol... So much I could say to that, but too inappropriate to post. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 :-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Ps. Neither of my two boys have ventrals and one has deformed pectorals. He was my favourite. What's the freak show prize??? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 There is a "most unusual" category.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks to all who participated Results were: Best Male - someone Lea Matheson Best Female - someone Lea Matheson Most Developed - someone Lea Matheson Most Unusual - Paul Duffey 1st Place - someone Lea Matheson 2nd Place - someone Lea Matheson 3rd Place - someone Lea Matheson Fish were Judged by "Peoples Choice" 1, 2 and 3rd place were the fish that had the most votes in the other categories. Considering the fish were all the same size at the time of handout, it was surprising to see the difference in size and development at the final judging tonight. someone's fish were massive when compared to all the others. Just shows what a never-ending buffet of live blackworms will do. That's it... It's blackworms for all my future spawns from now on once they are big enough I tried to take photos, but all but one were ruined by reflections... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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