Info on marine bettas

trinidiver · 04/28/2012, 05:11 PM

I purchased a marine betta today

Anyone has one and can you tell me about it. Its temperament, eating habits ....etc. I got it from my LFS.................its eating pellets right now but what else does it eat. Any additional info will b great.

MCCOOL · 04/28/2012, 08:51 PM

Mine eats mostly NLS pellets, with the occasional feeding of mysis. I've had it for about 4 years now, it's very passive I've never seen it mess with anyone. (aside from small shrimp, delicious!)

trinidiver · 04/28/2012, 09:53 PM

thanks, oherwise, its really a beautiful fish.

Megatrev62 · 04/28/2012, 10:08 PM

Had one and got rid of it. It is beautiful, but a fish that for me I did not see that much. Never did bother the cleaner shrimp. Mine was a major hider and would only come out when feeding, then right back in the rocks. Reason it's gone. Good luck.

nonimmigrant · 04/29/2012, 08:08 AM

I have a mated pair and they are some of my most favorite fish. Mine too eat pellets, but I supplement that with chunks of fish, shrimp, scallop etc. They spawn every two months or so and I know that we've birthed live ones, but they unfortunately become snacks for the others... This is the only way that I've been able to tell my male from my female...

PintoSeahorse · 04/29/2012, 07:31 PM

I've always admired Marine Bettas at my LFS. Maybe one day I will venture there. But too bad yours was a hider! :/

04/28/2012, 05:11 PM	#1
trinidiver Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Glencoe, Trinidad. (West Indies) Posts: 792	Info on marine bettas I purchased a marine betta today Anyone has one and can you tell me about it. Its temperament, eating habits ....etc. I got it from my LFS.................its eating pellets right now but what else does it eat. Any additional info will b great. __________________ Always expect anything from your friends......they will shoot you down as they get a chance. Current Tank Info: Its a 220gal reef.......LPS/leathers/zoas. Check my album.

04/28/2012, 08:51 PM	#2
MCCOOL Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,105	Mine eats mostly NLS pellets, with the occasional feeding of mysis. I've had it for about 4 years now, it's very passive I've never seen it mess with anyone. (aside from small shrimp, delicious!) __________________ 58g reef

04/28/2012, 09:53 PM	#3
trinidiver Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Glencoe, Trinidad. (West Indies) Posts: 792	thanks, oherwise, its really a beautiful fish. __________________ Always expect anything from your friends......they will shoot you down as they get a chance. Current Tank Info: Its a 220gal reef.......LPS/leathers/zoas. Check my album.

04/28/2012, 10:08 PM	#4
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,251	Had one and got rid of it. It is beautiful, but a fish that for me I did not see that much. Never did bother the cleaner shrimp. Mine was a major hider and would only come out when feeding, then right back in the rocks. Reason it's gone. Good luck. __________________ Please understand honey,it's not just me!!! Current Tank Info: 75 gallon, mixed reef,fuge.

04/29/2012, 08:08 AM	#5
nonimmigrant Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 390	I have a mated pair and they are some of my most favorite fish. Mine too eat pellets, but I supplement that with chunks of fish, shrimp, scallop etc. They spawn every two months or so and I know that we've birthed live ones, but they unfortunately become snacks for the others... This is the only way that I've been able to tell my male from my female...

04/29/2012, 07:31 PM	#6
PintoSeahorse Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 32	I've always admired Marine Bettas at my LFS. Maybe one day I will venture there. But too bad yours was a hider! :/