Meet Jasper!

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Since my folks wouldn't let me keep furry animals, the only pet I have now is my little finned friend Jasper - a Siamese fighting fish. He's an absolute joy to watch. Whenever someone comes near his tank he'll come to the front and do a little dance hoping for some food


 

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He's a cutie! Did you know that they will 'flare' thier fins out if you hold a mirror up? They think it is another fish, and this is their display of 'back off, this is my territory!' But don't do it too long (5 mins max) cause it would stress him.

I love bettas! I had a little female in a 10 gal tank with a heater to keep the temp at 75, but I had my mom take care of her while I was away and she decided that the water was too 'hot' and unplugged the heater, the fish died since her tank was across the room from an air conditioner... Ugh. I had specifically told her not to mess with the heater, she had frequently told me it was too hot... I explained to her that bettas come from a tropical climate, and read the temp info from a betta site... she didn't believe me though!

Have fun with you little buddy!
 
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Oh dear... family members can sometimes be a little too helpful eh? I'm glad I live in Singapore where the climate is suitably warm for Jasper so there's no need for a heater
Yeah I've done the mirror thing once before, he put up a beautiful show for me
 

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he really is beautiful! my friend has a pair of siamese and they live happily alongside all the other fish. their name is quite deceptive really!
 

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What a handsome man!

I have 3 male bettas! (1 in a 75 gallon platy tank..he is the king of the castle!, and 2 in their own 10 gallons. ). I love bettas!
 

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Wow he is beautiful! I love his coloring! I had a dark purple betta for about two weeks. Enzo ate him
 
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Originally Posted by EnzoLeya

Wow he is beautiful! I love his coloring! I had a dark purple betta for about two weeks. Enzo ate him
Oh my!! Use a tank with a cover (with holes for air of course..) if you're getting another betta
That should keep any frisky kitty out of there
 
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