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by zenflux
Sat May 03, 2025 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guppy quarantine duration?
Replies: 11
Views: 175

Re: Guppy quarantine duration?

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll probably go with three weeks to be safe. Appreciate the help!
by zenflux
Fri May 02, 2025 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guppy quarantine duration?
Replies: 11
Views: 175

Guppy quarantine duration?

Just picked up some new Guppies from the store, gonna quarantine them but not sure how long. Heard mixed things, some say a week, others say a month. What's the deal?
by zenflux
Mon Dec 30, 2024 5:52 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: How much would you spend on a betta?
Replies: 14
Views: 9264

Re: How much would you spend on a betta?

To be honest, I'm not a fan of the betta industry, especially when it comes to pet stores - they're often mass-bred by subpar breeders in the US, and sometimes shipped from overseas. I've only had rescues so far, all with severe health issues. But I've been lucky enough to get my money back, and ...
by zenflux
Mon Dec 30, 2024 2:00 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: How much would you spend on a betta?
Replies: 14
Views: 9264

Re: How much would you spend on a betta?

It really depends on the situation. If I were to drive to a show or have a local breeder, I'd be willing to spend around $25 for a young, healthy, and exceptionally bred betta. I'm not a breeder, but I want a long-lived pet, unlike some of my rescued ones. However, considering the shipping costs ...
by zenflux
Sun Dec 22, 2024 6:17 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: breeding betta fish without a heater
Replies: 14
Views: 7415

Re: breeding betta fish without a heater

Honestly, I think you're in over your head here. Breeding bettas without a heater is a huge no-no, and to be honest, having bettas without a heater is just not right. Have you even done your research on this? Do you have any idea how many babies you'll end up with if you're successful? I mean, we're ...