My first Betta fish

[Countrygirl18]

Well after a lot of research and planning I got my first Betta fish today
Back in April I lost my heart dog Panda and since then it’s just hasn’t felt right. I did foster a dog for awhile but my heart just wasn’t ready for another dog.
So I started looking into different options and ended up with a fish! I’m pretty excited. Obviously a fish is not going to replace Panda but I finally have something to give my love to

Meet Bolt! Named after my favorite hockey team (Tampa bay lightning AKA the Bolts). Got him in a 6.5 gallon aquarium with plants and hideouts and he seems to be happy

[shiloh]

He’s very pretty. Or is that handsome? Love his colors.

[BrendaJane]

these little guys have quite the personality.
Ihad one, years ago,
He puld puff up when I put my fingertip on the side of the tank!

I had him with some other fish in a 10g aquarium. Some guppies, tetras, I believe, sword fish.
He did well there.

[CanadianTrotter]

Have fun with Bolt! Bettas are fun to watch and take care of. I’ve had quite a few throughout the years and always enjoyed them. I was in a pet store getting some crickets for my bird and took a quick glance at the Bettas. One was a beautiful russet orange colour, I came close to buying him but decided that it’s not a great idea to have a small tank around six cats.

[GoodTimes]

Very nice! I’m down to two guppies in a 20 gallon tank. I’m debating whether I get a few more guppies, or if I should switch to a betta. I had one years ago, got him my first week of University. I called him Fezel and he lived for all four years of undergrad. It was relaxing just watching him swim when exams and school work was stressing me out.

[BrendaJane]

he’ll love the space!

[Hidden_Oak]

Betta are cool fish. I’ve had 3 over the last 10 years or so. very curious and fun. You will enjoy.

[Countrygirl18]

He has a fun personality! Always comes to greet me

[Countrygirl18]

I love watching him swim around. Almost instant stress relief