As far as keeping the betta no, everything is covered on that subject unless to whish to start breeding them and that's a whole different concept and a step beyond the simple vase setup that's being done here. If you like to see the Betta display their fighting form with out damaging one of them you get put two males side by side for a short while. don't keep them this way for permanent display though, not good for the males. If you want to bred I suggest to visit http://www.bettasrus.com/ as they have a great site and even sell supplies and some nice varieties betta you don't typically find in smaller shops. Just think where this fish as come from, found originally in Siam where the lived in muddy streams, even gutters in the most inhospitable conditions imaginable. Went very pretty either, the first ones, not compare with today's selection. The males fought for territory and breeding rights' hence their aggressive behavior now. Take care now don't let you fish die on you. the biggest killer will be you, must keep the water clean, the plants also as well as the bottom, fed sparingly. If the water starts getting a slight smell, or discolor change it immediately, do a complete change, wash your gravel or marbles thoroughly and clean the contain. Your betta will be fine in bowl for a while. Remember use non chlorinated water, you can buy a de-chlorinator in pill or liquid form from you local pet shop. Distilled water is fine but still remember to get the chlorine out of it. They like water temp form the high 60 to mid 70's. If you fish looks sick or they want live long after you do all this, invest in small inexpensive water test kit. It will let to test the PH range in the water. Betta are hardy and tolerate a wide range, but I my best luck and keeping their water at 7.0 which is neutral. That's the best advice I can give. I may even go and buy some. Sorta of miss having fish around. Good Luck Fred ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kath" <mzmouser@earthlink.net> To: <FOLKLORE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 3:13 PM Subject: Re: [FOLKLORE FAMILY] Tranquility Bowls > Thanks Fred. :-) You seem to know a lot about fish........ any more > Tips~? > kath > > > They can definitely lower your blood pressure. I used to have tanks set up > > all over the house, both tropical and marine. Sure was peaceful to watch > > them after a hectic day at the office or traveling. > > Beta Splendens are nice and easy to keep, being air breathers. > > Glad someone posted this. > > Fred > > Please Visit our Amputee Support Web Site at http://ampsupport.com > > > > > > > Thanks for sending this in Kath. I have my vase all set up > > > and tomorrow hope to get the Beta. Have placed the > > > vase next to an oriental looking fountain in my bedroom. > > > Looking forward to the tranquility!!! I have heard that > > > watching tropical fish can lower ones' blood pressure. > > > Thanks again for the idea!! > > > > > > Love, > > > Linda > > > > > > Kath wrote: > > > > > > > Tranquility Bowls > > > > by Darcy Miller > > > > ==== FOLKLORE Mailing List ==== > To Subscribe or Unsubscribe: > send email to FOLKLORE-L-request@rootsweb.com for List or > FOLKLORE-D-request@rootsweb.com for Digest. > Leave the Subject line blank, and in the message write only "subscribe" > or "unsubscribe" without quotation marks. >

Thank you Fred~! :-) This is great information and the web site is super. I appreciate your help. Thanks again my friend. :-) Kath > As far as keeping the betta no, everything is covered on that subject > unless to whish to start breeding them and that's a whole different concept > and a step beyond the simple vase setup that's being done here. If you like > to see the Betta display their fighting form with out damaging one of them > you get put two males side by side for a short while. don't keep them this > way for permanent display though, not good for the males. If you want to > bred I suggest to visit > http://www.bettasrus.com/ as they have a great site and even sell supplies > and some nice varieties betta you don't typically find in smaller shops.