emkist Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi all, I'm from Canberra. I have joined this community in preparation of setting up an 18.5L tank for one male betta. I was given a betta last Christmas and managed to keep him alive and well for 6 months, until our heater broke down one cold winter night/early morning. He survived, but showed signs of sickness shortly after and didn't live much longer after the event... This next betta will have a bigger home equipped with heater and thermometer. The aquarium has not been purchased yet, but hopefully will be soon. I plan to cycle it before getting a betta. I'm not sure where i'll be getting my betta from, so if there are any Canberra betta breeders out there selling fish soon, let me know! Otherwise we'll probably look at aquabid - can anyone recommend good breeders?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi emkist. Welcome to AAQ. You'll need a fish in that tank to cycle it. At that size I would feel quite comfortable to put the betta in straight away and maybe use some Cycle to speed up the cycling process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2jdaze Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Welcome I agree with Bettarazzi on the putting the Betta straight in :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emkist Posted January 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Oh awesome, thanks for the advice guys! I'm really glad I have found this community and have become a member. I can see it is going to be a great help to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emkist Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Update: I have one male VT from the LFS and 1 bristlenose catfish in a 20L aquarium + java fern, anubia on driftwood and another plant which is purple in colour. All seems to be going well after the first week. Both the betta and bristlenose seem to be very happy and content in their new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jusdeb Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Welcome ....if you buy from Aquabid you can check the sellers feedback for positive / negative reports. Ive only ordered twice and found them both good . IMO though try to order from Thailand as I think it is the shortest trip to Aus. someone ( transhipper ) does an excellent job and wont send a fish unless he is fit to travel , both of mine arrived in top condition and havent looked back. Good luck in your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emkist Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Thanks Deb, I managed to get a very healthy and cute lil guy from the local aquarium store. They seemed to be well cared for there in fairly decent tanks and not cups. I picked him out because he was active and had a bubblenest happening. If I become addicted I might try other types of bettas and have them imported. I like the look of the crowntails and halfmoons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beano Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 *mutters under breath about halfmoons* *shakes fish at halfmoons* how come everyone else can keep their halfmoon finnage looking nice except me!!! Kidding, go get yourself a halfmoon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2jdaze Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 don't worry beano my HM finnage sux too... and even my ct finnage isn't too good lately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Sounds like your Betta & Bristlenose have a great set up there :worship: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emkist Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Sounds like your Betta & Bristlenose have a great set up there I hope so Dreamer, I got a lot of ideas and helpful tips from here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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