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Note to all thinking about getting betta fish as a
classroom pet, it is not a good idea at all. They get very
sick and normally die in about a month's time. I suggest
getting the classic goldfish, and they can be alot cheaper
and easier to replace without upseting the students if
they happen to die. Goldfish can also be placed in a tank
with other such fish unlike betta, which MUST remain alone
and surprisingly require quite a lot of attention and
care, and their tanks must be cleaned often.
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Mary Schutte /blockquote>

A single beta is a good choice, however. The fishbowl requires
cleaning far less often than the goldfish we had previously.

On 6/19/08, Big E wrote:
> On 6/18/08, Davia wrote:
>> I think that betta fish are an agressive and even attack
>> other fish. Goldfish are a much happier option ...See More
Jun 22, 2008
Angela/FL/3 It could be a fluke, but I have a class beta fish and will be starting year THREE with the him. He has never been sick. I clean the bowl out once every two weeks and feed him three times a week (MWF). Maybe I just got lucky?

On 6/22/08, Mary Schutte wrote: > A single beta is a good choice, however. The fishbowl requires > cleaning fa...See More
Aug 2, 2008
Kerry I must say we have had "Jessica" (yes a male Jessica) for over a year now and that thing will not die. We ship him off to students homes during vacations and things and he has done just fine in his little 10 dollar take (has a filter that it came with its about 1.5- 2 gallons).

The males are only aggressive with other make bettas and not o...See More
Aug 2, 2008
Sarah " They get very sick and normally die in about a month's time."

Excuse Me, but it must be My experiences have been an oddity of sorts then? for the 3 times I've had a beta fish. I've had them for over 2 years or more at a time. .. with cleaning of the tank Maybe 1'ce every 2 months. and the whole lots of feeding? no ....... Mine survived o...See More
Aug 21, 2008
What kills them is keeping them in those crummy little bowls! I'm always confused when I see all these "Dying beta" posts, because I've had betas live for years. They THRIVE in community tanks, where they hang out near the top, mind their own business, and have room to swish around and show their beautiful colors. It's best to give them some floating plants to hide in when they're feeling shy. I have NEVER ha...See More
Aug 24, 2008


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