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Awwwww Billaney....now you know heaps you can get another He looks like he was attempting a bubble nest in the photo

Welcome, what a great intro Look forward to hearing more from you. I was born in Tamauranui

Excellent! Will have to hide the remote from hubby :lol:

WOW And Welcome

This is Cherrie I think she is a VT also, but not totally sure

This is Uno. He is a VT=Veil Tail

They sound very cool indeed....can't wait to have a chance to raise some fry. Been getting alot of info from the Aussie Better forums. Would love to see pics of your babies. Maybe we should start a "Show us your Bettas" topic? I have names the girl Cherrie.....but stuck on a name for the boy....anyone got a suggestion?

Could'nt think of anything more appropriate at the time lol

Here is the first attempt at a bubble nest Here is Bluey Here is Pinky

Well bluey has attempted to make a bubblenest, he has been at it most of the day......they both seemed really eager, so I let her out for awhile, and they raced around and made a mess of his nest, so poor little guy will have to start all over again I have put in a glass jar to see if this encourages him to make the nest in there. I am trying to upload some pics, will try to post them soon

I admit it I gave in......they were so neat to watch....chasing and dancing together......then I went outside to hang out the washing :roll: When I checked on them again the male had a couple of slight wounds on him so she is now having time out I will be watching to see if he makes any attempt to build a nest

Anymore progress reports and pics?

Welcome aboard, I have found this great site very informative & learned alot so far.....still learning everyday about addictive Hobby

Whoooooooops forgot to add :roll: I added a couple of hanfuls of gravel, as well as a hollow piece of driftwood which has plants growing out of it, aswell as another large plants which I placed in a pot with a load of gravel from the main tank. If the tank has been kept going with the sponge filter... but with no fish, only about 20+ snails will it still be cylcled OK?

Approx. 1 month ago I aquired my first Simease Fighter, a beautiful Blue male...just the other day I bought him a girl friend, she is a pinky red colour. The Male resides in a tank with 5 angels, a pleco, 3 B/noses and a cory. The female is in a tank with a bunch of livebearers. I have a spare 2ft tank that has been up and running for a few months now, only recently have I moved its inhabitants to a bigger tank. Although this tank has been cold water and has had only snails in it for around 4 days......would the tank as it is be ok for a breeding tank for the fighters? I have done a 50% water change, using water from the tank where the male is & added some gunky water from the main tanks filter to the sponge filter I also added a heater this afternoon. I also have a really small glass tank ,about 1/4 of the size of the 2 ft tank, I have placed this inside of the 2ft tank......my plan is as follows... Once I am sure that the tank is safe for use I will add the male to the 2ft tank and let him get used to his surroundings....a couple of days later I will add the female to the small inner tank, I have read that this is a good way to introduce the fish and see if the are ready to spawn. Hopefully the male will get interested and start building a nest, then if all goes well I can add the let the female loose and leave them to their business. I have also read that some people leave the male in the tank with the fry, he will eat some, but the reaming fry with be stronger, healthier ( :lol: faster :lol: ) fry. Please let me know what you think.....is there anything I should do before I add my male to the tank? Any other suggestions greatly appreciated

Whooooopieeeeeeeeeeeeeee Prince has a girlfriend Picked her up today.....they are in different tanks. I am thinking about setting up a breeding tank for them as I have a spare 2 ft tank now

Welcome, you'll find lots of help from very nice people here

That is a cute little fish Did you find out if it is the only one?

I got my lovely male from Whangarei Pet & Aquarium Centre.

Great news.....lucky fish

Welcome aboard, you'll find heaps of usefull info and tips here

Hi & welcome. I am keen on guppies as well, even though it is hard to come by nice ones up north. I bought my first fighter about a month ago, and think he is a kool liitle fish.....would be keen on finding him a soul mate in the future (hint hint )

I know nothing,,,,and even I thought Mollies LOL

WOW Must be your water LOL I have only about 6 baby platties and 1-2 baby guppies alive in the L/bearer tank.

They are from a river that runs by our neighbours place, there are hundreds in the one spot I have found. I think they are Crans bullies....a north island only bullie They have adapted so well to their new home, they are even eating dry foods nows.....very impresses with them. I would like to add 1/2 dozen inanga next