I'm getting a betta fish tomorrow. What types of bettas are the most attractive? Should I get a male or female? I know males make bubble nests which I think is so gross and not very appealing. Also, would my betta fish do well with no plants or rocks in the bowl?
2007-10-13 15:34:51 · 10 answers · asked by jenasey 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I my self like Plakat tailed betta's that are two or tri colored like this: http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwbettaswt&1192632782 or this http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwbettaswt&1192623285 . The Female's tend to be "duller" in color and some might say there fins are not as free flowing and as long. But what ever you choose, Get what you like and what you can handle. Also when they make bubble nest's, It means they are happy.
2007-10-13 15:46:56 · answer #1 · answered by kdogg91 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have a filter for your betta's tank - which you should - there will probably be at least a little surface agitation which will remove all bubble nests. That way, your betta benefits from cleaner water and you don't have to see the nests which you find unappealing.
Male bettas are usually more widely available and, I find, more attractive. Females are now bred with bright colours as well but they don't have the long, flowing fins that males do. There are different tail types for males - halfmoon, crowntail, veiltail and superdelta. I find halfmoons and crowntails to be the most attractive, but usually only veiltails and crowntails can be found in pet stores. You can see a list of the different tail types here, with pictures:
http://freshaquarium.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=freshaquarium&cdn=homegarden&tm=16&f=21&su=p284.8.150.ip_&tt=14&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.geocities.com/learnbettas/tailshapes.html
And no, your betta would prefer to have some plants in the bowl. They provide a resting place for him as well as a hiding spot when he needs his own privacy. Plastic plants can sometimes shred their fins, so look for live or fabric plants.
2007-10-14 05:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by ninjaaa! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bettas should have rocks & plants in their home. Males are more colorful, which makes them more appealing to the eye. Yes, they sometimes make bubble nests, but how is that disgusting? It's just bubbles!
2007-10-13 22:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bubble nest is actually pretty. It's very unnoticable. It's just a small grouping of very small bubbles at the top of the tank. GET A MALE. Females are smaller and have really short fins. They are not too attractive. Males have long flowing fins and are beautiful and relaxing to watch. Crowntails are the prettiest in my opinion. Bettas NEED plants and rocks! if they can't hide, then they will scratch all their scales and die! Mine almost did that when we only had some plants and gravel in there. we had to get a hidey thing for him before he died!
2007-10-13 22:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by Biscuits and Groovy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The normal betta's can be very pretty and wide range of colors, the crowntail bettas have beautiful designs in there fins almost a derated look but they have a crazy temperment they freak out very easily i had bought a crowntail and paid a fortune for him and i got him home and he went to the top and freaked out and came smashing into the rocks and killed himself. i had never had a normal betta do that. the females are gorgeous i prefer females but they arent for show they have small fins but sometimes very pretty colors even metallic. you really should have something in the tank for him otherwise he wont live very long because he will get bored and depressed.
2007-10-14 09:37:40 · answer #5 · answered by kimberly g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i reccomend a male. they are DEFFINATELY more attractive with colors and long fins. but i have also had females that make bubble nests alot. so i would get a male betta i have 3 and one female . .... hope i helped u decide!!!
2007-10-13 23:42:31 · answer #6 · answered by Animal Helper 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well males are much more easy to get a hold of and are generally more colorful. Look around at the selection they have when you get to the store. You also might want to check out this site for some helpful tips.
http://www.firsttankguide.net/betta.php
2007-10-13 22:44:24 · answer #7 · answered by iieewpk 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of what type you get, make sure he is healthy. The tell-tail signs of a healthy Betta fish are raised fins that aren't shriveled looking. Also, make sure he looks alert and isn't just sitting at the bottom. A good fish store will let you watch him eat to make sure he is healthy.
2007-10-15 08:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by Seamus 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should get a bowl and put green pebbles at the bottom with a decorative snail. Also get a male.
2007-10-13 22:45:13 · answer #9 · answered by annasports2 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
did u get a male? and how do u breed them?if i put them together they fight and if i dont i dont get another.
2007-10-17 15:23:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anderson H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋