maddog0118
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are they nice to haave?if so can u post a pic...i saw a pic but not of an actually owned one...
has anyone ownd a marine betta
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deejeff442
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i had one a long time ago.
once you get them to eat they are a hardy fish.
i lost mine because i treated the tank with too much copper.
nice fish though
once you get them to eat they are a hardy fish.
i lost mine because i treated the tank with too much copper.
nice fish though
maddog0118
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in diff colors
snowrider84
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I love mine, he is an angel I have had him about a year and a half never had any problems with mine he is about 5 inchs long. once my lights turn on all post a pick
startrfish
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I think they are part of the grouper family, so just be careful as it gets bigger having it around smaller fish
snowrider84
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Originally Posted by startRfish
http:///forum/post/2956507
I think they are part of the grouper family, so just be careful as it gets bigger having it around smaller fish
yes they are part of the grouper family, they grow to a size of about 8", and i believe you need to worry about small shrimp more than small fish, but mine has not eat anything beside what i have giving it, my coral banded shrimp (1 1/2") shares a cave with it. I also have a couple cleaner shrimp that were about 3/4" when i got them with no problems. I just make sure he gets plenty to eat.
http:///forum/post/2956507
I think they are part of the grouper family, so just be careful as it gets bigger having it around smaller fish
yes they are part of the grouper family, they grow to a size of about 8", and i believe you need to worry about small shrimp more than small fish, but mine has not eat anything beside what i have giving it, my coral banded shrimp (1 1/2") shares a cave with it. I also have a couple cleaner shrimp that were about 3/4" when i got them with no problems. I just make sure he gets plenty to eat.
deejeff442
Active Member
yea mine was peacefull.
only one color as far as i know.
only one color as far as i know.
snowrider84
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here is a pic with the antics i will take some more once the MH come on
aquaknight
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Originally Posted by snowrider84
http:///forum/post/2956515
yes they are part of the grouper family,
No. Marine Betta's (aka, preferred name of Comets) are in the family Plesiopidae. Not directly related to groupers at all. A tang or wrasse, would be equally related to a grouper as a Comet. They are usually the only species you'll see in the hobby of that family, other then occasionally Blue Devils (Paraplesiops poweri).
Yea, sometimes they are finicky to get eating, and only take ghost shrimp for a bit. Their peacefulness is their downfall, aggressive or bothersome tankmates should be avoided. They are quite cryptic and usually stick to their cave, only coming out during feeding. Small fish are typically fine, and ornamental shrimp, should be okay as well.
http:///forum/post/2956515
yes they are part of the grouper family,
No. Marine Betta's (aka, preferred name of Comets) are in the family Plesiopidae. Not directly related to groupers at all. A tang or wrasse, would be equally related to a grouper as a Comet. They are usually the only species you'll see in the hobby of that family, other then occasionally Blue Devils (Paraplesiops poweri).
Yea, sometimes they are finicky to get eating, and only take ghost shrimp for a bit. Their peacefulness is their downfall, aggressive or bothersome tankmates should be avoided. They are quite cryptic and usually stick to their cave, only coming out during feeding. Small fish are typically fine, and ornamental shrimp, should be okay as well.
snowrider84
Member
Originally Posted by AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/2956921
No. Marine Betta's (aka, preferred name of Comets) are in the family Plesiopidae. Not directly related to groupers at all. A tang or wrasse, would be equally related to a grouper as a Comet. They are usually the only species you'll see in the hobby of that family, other then occasionally Blue Devils (Paraplesiops poweri).
Yea, sometimes they are finicky to get eating, and only take ghost shrimp for a bit. Their peacefulness is their downfall, aggressive or bothersome tankmates should be avoided. They are quite cryptic and usually stick to their cave, only coming out during feeding. Small fish are typically fine, and ornamental shrimp, should be okay as well.
Thanks for the correction, i guess i just figured since they are always listed under the grouper section, thanks for making sure i learn something new everyday
http:///forum/post/2956921
No. Marine Betta's (aka, preferred name of Comets) are in the family Plesiopidae. Not directly related to groupers at all. A tang or wrasse, would be equally related to a grouper as a Comet. They are usually the only species you'll see in the hobby of that family, other then occasionally Blue Devils (Paraplesiops poweri).
Yea, sometimes they are finicky to get eating, and only take ghost shrimp for a bit. Their peacefulness is their downfall, aggressive or bothersome tankmates should be avoided. They are quite cryptic and usually stick to their cave, only coming out during feeding. Small fish are typically fine, and ornamental shrimp, should be okay as well.
Thanks for the correction, i guess i just figured since they are always listed under the grouper section, thanks for making sure i learn something new everyday
maddog0118
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i think my tank is maxrd out anyway...but if we grt another tank he wil be there