tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20589948.post114481000955879703..comments2023-10-11T07:00:25.956-04:00Comments on Melissa's Vegan Blog: She's a HeMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12402185814559337775noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20589948.post-1144882507927123982006-04-12T18:55:00.000-04:002006-04-12T18:55:00.000-04:00I honestly don't know. It was most likely because ...I honestly don't know. It was most likely because the tank was cycling (it was IMO too big to leave uncycled). It might have also been the space, the filter (it was quite strong), the shape of the tank (it's half a hexagon), anything really. <BR/><BR/>He's a pretty high-strung fish and seems to get stressed easily.Danielle D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02665393320834134587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20589948.post-1144880056402198892006-04-12T18:14:00.000-04:002006-04-12T18:14:00.000-04:00stressed about what? Too much space?stressed about what? Too much space?Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12402185814559337775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20589948.post-1144870842558316012006-04-12T15:40:00.000-04:002006-04-12T15:40:00.000-04:00I used to have my betta in a 5 gallon, but he was ...I used to have my betta in a 5 gallon, but he was really stressed out in it, so I moved him out of it.<BR/><BR/>Just make sure that you have lots of plants and a filter with an adjustible intake (as bettas don't like a lot of current).<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your fishie!Danielle D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02665393320834134587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20589948.post-1144864174578438142006-04-12T13:49:00.000-04:002006-04-12T13:49:00.000-04:00Yep, the links worked...thanks Danielle! We just b...Yep, the links worked...thanks Danielle! We just bought a ten gallow tank today...we couldn't wait any longer, lol. Its pretty big for one little fish so the little guy will have plenty of swimming space. The tank you have is pretty awesome. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment Katherine :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12402185814559337775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20589948.post-1144838360378666862006-04-12T06:39:00.000-04:002006-04-12T06:39:00.000-04:00Oooo...I hate how links get cut off in these boxes...Oooo...I hate how links get cut off in these boxes! Can you still access them on your end?<BR/><BR/>If not, here is the link to my pictures:<BR/>http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/<BR/>y2/msbunnicula/Fish/New%20Mini%20Bow<BR/>%20Tank/<BR/><BR/>To see the tank at Big Al's, go to <BR/>www.bigalsonline.ca. Click on Tanks & Stands, then on Small Tank Kits.Danielle D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02665393320834134587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20589948.post-1144838099999760322006-04-12T06:35:00.000-04:002006-04-12T06:35:00.000-04:00Most bettas sold in stores are males because males...Most bettas sold in stores are males because males are prettier than females - the males have long, flowy fins whereas the females have short, little fins.<BR/><BR/>If you are looking for a new tank, the MiniBow 2.5 gallon seems to be very popular in the betta community. I bought one over Christmas and have been quite happy with it. I couldn't find one nearby, so I ordered mine online (when they went on sale) from Big Al's, http://www.bigalsonline.ca/catalog/product.xml?product_id=27131;category_id=3217;pcid1=2253;pcid2=<BR/><BR/>You can see pics of my betta in the tank here, http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/msbunnicula/Fish/New%20Mini%20Bow%20Tank/Danielle D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02665393320834134587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20589948.post-1144820745829932782006-04-12T01:45:00.000-04:002006-04-12T01:45:00.000-04:00Holy crap that pie looks awesome! I've been cravin...Holy crap that pie looks awesome! I've been craving something sweet and frozen all day...<BR/><BR/>And good job on your exam! <BR/><BR/>(I'm a de-lurker but I enjoy reading your blog)<BR/><BR/>~KatherineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com