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honeythorn · 05-01-2011, 05:58 AM

No Mariner, it wasn't a prsonal attack, but I do get indescribably frustrated to the point where it gives me headaches when I read posts like yours. As I said, it isn't entirely your fault as you have been fed what is basically years of lies which millions of people believe .

Some of it is basic bullshit made up by companies to sell you things that don't work ( and kill your fish ) so you end up buying more when you fail, and the rest is desperate justifications by breeders and people who have kept bettas alive in tiny tanks and are absolutely convinced that because it's bigger than a cup it must be correct.

The same thing happens to goldfish. Bettas and goldfish are the two most abused species in the trade. Both intentionally and accidentally.

I do appreciate it's hard to guage which info is correct, and even forums are riddled with people like those I described above.

But certainly message me when you need help. The tank you have will serve for a while until you can get a larger one. But add another water change into your week, take 25 % each time since you won't find a decent filter to fit such a small space.

05-01-2011, 05:58 AM	#2545
honeythorn Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the broken temple bells, in the ringing... Posts: 5,979	No Mariner, it wasn't a prsonal attack, but I do get indescribably frustrated to the point where it gives me headaches when I read posts like yours. As I said, it isn't entirely your fault as you have been fed what is basically years of lies which millions of people believe . Some of it is basic bullshit made up by companies to sell you things that don't work ( and kill your fish ) so you end up buying more when you fail, and the rest is desperate justifications by breeders and people who have kept bettas alive in tiny tanks and are absolutely convinced that because it's bigger than a cup it must be correct. The same thing happens to goldfish. Bettas and goldfish are the two most abused species in the trade. Both intentionally and accidentally. I do appreciate it's hard to guage which info is correct, and even forums are riddled with people like those I described above. But certainly message me when you need help. The tank you have will serve for a while until you can get a larger one. But add another water change into your week, take 25 % each time since you won't find a decent filter to fit such a small space.