Swims And Slithers

Pet blog. I am available to answer any pet care questions you may have.

[bettakin]

Alright I've been out of the loop for a while now. Who is betterpetcare and why does everyone hate them???

[magpeyes]

I made a quick thing about skinny bettas

[thebettacult]

@weavercat this honestly might not be 100% helpful. Like bettas at different stages of their lives can look different. Some of my bettas have more curved spines(I didn’t think that had anything to do with weight honestly) than others. That could be due to different ages or bad genetics since they’re pet store bettas! The older a betta gets the skinnier they look naturally. I’ve never had one of my bettas that are 3-4+ years old look like a very healthy weight! They’ve never been neglect skinny though. Somewhere in between the two. These pictures just give a basic outline of what a good and bad weight look like on a betta!

[bettakin]

~Faraday

[bettakin]

[bettakin]

Hi! I was wondering if you have any helpful tips from your experience with dry starting a tank? Not new to aquariums but this is my 1st using the DSM on anything and want to make sure I do it right! :) I just set it up yesterday, I'm working with a 15g dirt tank, currently planted with just Lobelia Cardinalis, although I'm looking to possibly switch to or add HC (struggling to find any local). I have the tank covered and the substrate soaked, and plan to mist once or twice a day as well. Thanks!

Sorry I hardly use this blog anymore and missed this. My biggest tip is don't get impatient. Wait until you have significant root growth and the plants have grown in nicely before flooding the tank, and go slowly starting with an inch of water for a few days before increasing the depth slowly to your desired level. Also, watch out for mould/mildew as in humid environments you're likely to see some. Just gently remove it with tweezers if you see any. Hope this helps.

[bettakin]

Thank god for quarantine!

One of the new boys I have jarred, a nice little dumbo import, is showing signs of fungus. That could have been a disaster if introduced into my system. The other bettas I received at the same time from the same source are so far symptom free but I'm being highly observant so I can treat if the need be. But seriously I cannot over emphasise the importance of quarantining any new fish you bring into your home.

[keep-me-concealed]

Found in the goldfish tanks of my local fish store

[bettakin]

Bee-Jay finally shed! :D

[waitingforthatsilverlining-deac]

Working on my planner. I love how my fish bowl is looking.

[soapy-fish]

My koi betta, Zado! I got him only a month ago so he’s still marbling. He’s in a 5g planted community tank with 3 AFD.

[bettakin]

Mr Bogie

[rat-collective]

Betta: (o•o) Me: … Betta: {(OoO)} Me: Don’t take that tone with me young man

[sunfish-exotics]

Hey REPTIBLR! I’m going to have my second giveaway! I’d like to spread a little bit of fun in our little community and I thought this would be appropriate! This is going to be super fun, but there are some rules you need to know before you enter!

Rules:

You must be 18+ or have permission from a parent to enter

You must be comfortable giving me your address 

You don’t have to follow me (but it would be nice!)

I will be using a RNG to pick the winner

There will be two winners and an honorable mention

The deadline is 11:59PM July 31st

((this giveaway is not affiliated with tumblr))

How to enter:

Reblogs count as one entry

Likes count as one entry (only one like counts)

The PRIZES!

The two winners will receive EITHER a shirt from my REDBUBBLE shop or a custom pet portrait (traditional or digital)! (digital will be a bust, and you will receive a high res file as well as the opportunity to buy products featuring your pet in my RB shop. Traditional will be 8.5x6″, can be full body or bust, and will be shipped to you)

The honorable mention will receive a small sticker of their choice from my RB shop.

Thank you very much for your participation and continued support!

[daynapapaya-deactivated20181023]

Three years ago, my dog went viral on Imgur and Reddit, thanks to this picture I took right after she’d yanked down a post from the front of our house with her bare strength.

But like the image above says, this is not a good post.

That dog above, the one that made so many people laugh, her name is Eva, and she’s my 7-year-old lab. She was just diagnosed with canine lymphoma.

Without chemo, she only has 3 months left with us. But her oncologist has given her a good prognosis with chemotherapy. She could live to see her 9th, 10th, and even 11th birthday.

Which means more years of this happy, ridiculous puppy.

The price to extend her life? $8500.

I nearly died when I saw the number. I’m paying off 4 student loans right now, and my parents are in insurmountable debt. I thought, this is it, we’re screwed. In between crying spells and anxiety attacks, I realized what my choices were: give up and let Eva go in the next 3 months, or crowdfund my ass off.

Internet: you’ve done it before, now I’m begging you, do it again. Spread Eva like wildfire. She deserves a second chance. She deserves the extra time, and all the fun and happiness she’ll have in that time.

Here is the link to her gofundme.

Any amount you can donate will help tremendously. Please, help Eva.

[daynapapaya-deactivated20181023]

Eva has raised over $3,000 in one week!!! Part of that is because of many tumblr users who have donated, thanks to so many of you reblogging this. Please keep sharing. Tag people you know who have lots of followers. Post it on your facebook. On reddit. On twitter. Everywhere!! I have 17 weeks to come up with $5,000 more for this fantastic pupper.

[daynapapaya-deactivated20181023]

New tactic for week 2: anyone who reblogs this post will get an automatic follow from me. You don’t have to follow me back! If it gets more people to reblog this post, I’ll do whatever it takes.

[juiceboxpenguin]

All my smol baby children are still alive after their four day long abandonment 😭👌🏻 Thank you universe for sparing my fishies (ignore my dirty tanks lol)

[bettakin]

Our new boy Valentine arrived safe and sound yesterday, and after spending the night with the lights off to get used to his new home, he was more than happy to pose for the camera.

[coincidation-blog]

IMPORTANT PSA TO PEOPLE WITH FISH WHO ALSO LIKE STONES AND STUFF:

There are certain stones you simply CANNOT put into your tank. They will leech or dissolve into the water, putting your fish at risk. With the whole boho crystal trend ATM fish lovers obviously want their tanks to match their summer lovin gypsy festival lifestyle but guys pls put your fish first.

Fluorite is pretty but it will BREAK DOWN IN YOUR TANK, harming your fish. I literally just made that mistake and thank goodness I checked online.

Here’s some stones that CAN go in your tank: Quartz Rose Quartz Aventurine Jasper Agate Granite Jade Petrified wood Onyx Slate River stones Carnelian Tigers eye Bloodstone

Here’s some that CANNOT: Marble Limestone Pyrite Fossils Amethyst geode (contains heavy metals) Coal Dolomite Selenite Alabastar Satin spar Gypsum Calcite

Remember, if in doubt do the vinegar test! If your piece of rock bubbles up, it ain’t safe for your fish.

Xxx

[bettakin]

I notice you have shells in your tank too. They are also something you should never include in a fresh water aquarium as they can greatly alter the PH and harm your fish.

[the-song-of-the-linnet-deactiva]

ooh quartz can go in tanks? :D

I have a couple nice clear crystals …. gonna be buying more later. I feel like the only hard part then would be keeping them clean

[bettakin]

Quartz is usually fine c: