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MattsBettas
About Me:
What is your real first name?
Matthew, but I go by Matt a lot. Either works.
Where are you located?
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
What is your occupation?
Student
How did you choose your forum user name?
Name's Matt. I have bettas. Still makes me mad that there's no apostrophe in there, but it would look funny if there was one and I'm not even sure if they're allowed.
My Fishkeeping experience:
When & how did you become involved in fishkeeping?
I was always had fish of some sort growing up, on and off, whether it was a betta or a small community. I still cringe thinking of how I cared for them and never bothered to quarantine. Ahh, so glad to have found this forum.
How did you discover this fish forum?
I frequented it for information after discovering it on a google search one day and decided to join.
What kind of fish do you currently keep?
LOTS of domestic bettas (Betta splendens), Betta channoides, Endler's livebearers (Poecilia wingei), and marbled/marmorkreb/self-cloning crayfish... Believe me, the fish I want to own are MUCH more exciting then the ones I do!
What size tanks and setups do you have?
Running right now I have a twenty gallon planted, three ten gallons (One blackwater, one java moss stuffed, and one with gravel and a chunk of pipe), three five gallons, a three gallon, a one gallon jar (naturally planted), and then jars for bettas (sitting in a spare ten gallon with a heater). All filtered and/or planted. I think that's all. Then there's a few in storage.
What would be your dream tank?
200+ gallons densely planted with schools of... Something. I really just want it big and planted. A massive reef would be amazing too.
Do you name your fish? If so, what are their names?
My fish only get names if they're really special or someone else names them. The one that has a name is Squirt, a super tiny runt that lives in the aforementioned 1g jar.
What is your favorite fish?
One? I'm supposed to chose one favorite fish? Ugh... If I had to choose one fish I like more then all the rest, Betta persephone comes to mind- critically endangered and beautiful. Have to point out that LittleBettaFish and her amazing photography is the reason that they're at the top of my list (yes, there is a real list). My favorite fish that I own or have owned is the domestic betta.
What was your most challenging fishkeeping experience?
I made keeping the channoides difficult for myself, but most challenging was probably raising multiple betta spawns simultaneously.
What advice would you like to share with the forum community? Quarantine and do water changes, and never be afraid to learn more!
Other stuff about me:
What are your other hobbies?
This is the hobby... I love photography, that's pretty much the other one. I run a lot and bike quite a bit during the summer, swim, and listen to a lot of music... If those count as hobbies.
Do you keep any other pets?
Yup, a leopard gecko that is getting old.
What are your favorite bands/type of music?
There's no specific genre I listen to, but some artists I like are The Black Keys, Lana Del Rey (she's definitely a favorite... Way less popular then she should be), Florence + The Machine (I see a trend -_-), Tegan and Sara, Morgan Page, Martin Solveig, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, U2, Rihanna, Avicii, Rudimental, The Neighborhood, OneRepublic, Mumford & Sons... I could go on.
What are a few of your favorite films?
I don't really have favorite films, despite the fact that I watch a ton.
What are your favorite TV shows?
Breaking Bad, How I Met Your Mother (only because I'm currently blowing through it on Netflix), The Office (American), The Blacklist, The Amazing Race, and The Daily Show all come to mind. There's still so much tv I have to watch and so many I'm forgetting.
What are a few of your favorite books?
I actually don't read a ton of novels... Most of my reading material comes in the form of articles. I recently read The Book Thief and really enjoyed it, though.
What is your favorite food?
I just like food, period. I don't really have a favorite... But bananas and apples and every other fruit are awesome. If I had to pick one favorite food though... Cabbage rolls.
What are your pet peeves?
Don't really have any that come to mind. Not a whole lot bothers me.
What is REALLY important to you?
My friends are super important to me. I'm also really passionate about equality.
What is your favorite silly quote?
Don't have any favorite in particular... But anything on an Ecard or out of Ellen's mouth should be relatable and entertaining to me.
Anything else that you'd like to share?
Not really. I'm not all that exciting of a person. I second Jennifer, though- feel free to message me for a question or a rant or anything else.
About Me:
What is your real first name?
Matthew, but I go by Matt a lot. Either works.
Where are you located?
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
What is your occupation?
Student
How did you choose your forum user name?
Name's Matt. I have bettas. Still makes me mad that there's no apostrophe in there, but it would look funny if there was one and I'm not even sure if they're allowed.
My Fishkeeping experience:
When & how did you become involved in fishkeeping?
I was always had fish of some sort growing up, on and off, whether it was a betta or a small community. I still cringe thinking of how I cared for them and never bothered to quarantine. Ahh, so glad to have found this forum.
How did you discover this fish forum?
I frequented it for information after discovering it on a google search one day and decided to join.
What kind of fish do you currently keep?
LOTS of domestic bettas (Betta splendens), Betta channoides, Endler's livebearers (Poecilia wingei), and marbled/marmorkreb/self-cloning crayfish... Believe me, the fish I want to own are MUCH more exciting then the ones I do!
What size tanks and setups do you have?
Running right now I have a twenty gallon planted, three ten gallons (One blackwater, one java moss stuffed, and one with gravel and a chunk of pipe), three five gallons, a three gallon, a one gallon jar (naturally planted), and then jars for bettas (sitting in a spare ten gallon with a heater). All filtered and/or planted. I think that's all. Then there's a few in storage.
What would be your dream tank?
200+ gallons densely planted with schools of... Something. I really just want it big and planted. A massive reef would be amazing too.
Do you name your fish? If so, what are their names?
My fish only get names if they're really special or someone else names them. The one that has a name is Squirt, a super tiny runt that lives in the aforementioned 1g jar.
What is your favorite fish?
One? I'm supposed to chose one favorite fish? Ugh... If I had to choose one fish I like more then all the rest, Betta persephone comes to mind- critically endangered and beautiful. Have to point out that LittleBettaFish and her amazing photography is the reason that they're at the top of my list (yes, there is a real list). My favorite fish that I own or have owned is the domestic betta.
What was your most challenging fishkeeping experience?
I made keeping the channoides difficult for myself, but most challenging was probably raising multiple betta spawns simultaneously.
What advice would you like to share with the forum community? Quarantine and do water changes, and never be afraid to learn more!
Other stuff about me:
What are your other hobbies?
This is the hobby... I love photography, that's pretty much the other one. I run a lot and bike quite a bit during the summer, swim, and listen to a lot of music... If those count as hobbies.
Do you keep any other pets?
Yup, a leopard gecko that is getting old.
What are your favorite bands/type of music?
There's no specific genre I listen to, but some artists I like are The Black Keys, Lana Del Rey (she's definitely a favorite... Way less popular then she should be), Florence + The Machine (I see a trend -_-), Tegan and Sara, Morgan Page, Martin Solveig, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, U2, Rihanna, Avicii, Rudimental, The Neighborhood, OneRepublic, Mumford & Sons... I could go on.
What are a few of your favorite films?
I don't really have favorite films, despite the fact that I watch a ton.
What are your favorite TV shows?
Breaking Bad, How I Met Your Mother (only because I'm currently blowing through it on Netflix), The Office (American), The Blacklist, The Amazing Race, and The Daily Show all come to mind. There's still so much tv I have to watch and so many I'm forgetting.
What are a few of your favorite books?
I actually don't read a ton of novels... Most of my reading material comes in the form of articles. I recently read The Book Thief and really enjoyed it, though.
What is your favorite food?
I just like food, period. I don't really have a favorite... But bananas and apples and every other fruit are awesome. If I had to pick one favorite food though... Cabbage rolls.
What are your pet peeves?
Don't really have any that come to mind. Not a whole lot bothers me.
What is REALLY important to you?
My friends are super important to me. I'm also really passionate about equality.
What is your favorite silly quote?
Don't have any favorite in particular... But anything on an Ecard or out of Ellen's mouth should be relatable and entertaining to me.
Anything else that you'd like to share?
Not really. I'm not all that exciting of a person. I second Jennifer, though- feel free to message me for a question or a rant or anything else.
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sandybottom
About Me:
What is your real first name?
Lynn
Where are you located?
mankato,mn.
What is your occupation?
taxi driver and mom of 4.
How did you choose your forum user name?
i have a sandy bottom.....in my tank
My Fishkeeping experience:
When & how did you become involved in fishkeeping?
started keeping fish when i was 13,took a few years off and started up again in 1999.
How did you discover this fish forum?
the interwebs
What kind of fish do you currently keep?
orandas,otos,corys,bettas,shrimp and snails
What size tanks and setups do you have?
a 45,15,2x 10 and a 4 gallon.
What would be your dream tank?
takashi amano's altum tank.
Do you name your fish? If so, what are their names?
yes, orandas-franklin and atari, bettas- pez and violent violet.
What is your favorite fish?
i love goldfish and koi
What was your most challenging fishkeeping experience?
fish tank breaking.
What advice would you like to share with the forum community?
keep your friends close and your anemones closer.
Other stuff about me:
What are your other hobbies?
8 ball,fishkeeping
Do you keep any other pets?
have had just about every type.only fish right now. trying to wear the boyfriend down,so i can get a pup.
What are your favorite bands/type of music?
a real mix of everything from country to classical,punk to classic rap ( or as i like to call it, crap). radiohead is my all time fav.
What are a few of your favorite films?
home for the holidays,shawshank redemption
What are your favorite TV shows?
bbc's sherlock,black adder,bones
What are a few of your favorite books?
history and biology.
What is your favorite food?
curry
What are your pet peeves?
trolls and road ragers.
What is REALLY important to you?
my children,family and pets.
What is your favorite silly quote?"
the geek shall inherit the earth!" -mcbain from the simpsons
Anything else that you'd like to share?
nah,i'm good.
About Me:
What is your real first name?
Lynn
Where are you located?
mankato,mn.
What is your occupation?
taxi driver and mom of 4.
How did you choose your forum user name?
i have a sandy bottom.....in my tank
My Fishkeeping experience:
When & how did you become involved in fishkeeping?
started keeping fish when i was 13,took a few years off and started up again in 1999.
How did you discover this fish forum?
the interwebs
What kind of fish do you currently keep?
orandas,otos,corys,bettas,shrimp and snails
What size tanks and setups do you have?
a 45,15,2x 10 and a 4 gallon.
What would be your dream tank?
takashi amano's altum tank.
Do you name your fish? If so, what are their names?
yes, orandas-franklin and atari, bettas- pez and violent violet.
What is your favorite fish?
i love goldfish and koi
What was your most challenging fishkeeping experience?
fish tank breaking.
What advice would you like to share with the forum community?
keep your friends close and your anemones closer.
Other stuff about me:
What are your other hobbies?
8 ball,fishkeeping
Do you keep any other pets?
have had just about every type.only fish right now. trying to wear the boyfriend down,so i can get a pup.
What are your favorite bands/type of music?
a real mix of everything from country to classical,punk to classic rap ( or as i like to call it, crap). radiohead is my all time fav.
What are a few of your favorite films?
home for the holidays,shawshank redemption
What are your favorite TV shows?
bbc's sherlock,black adder,bones
What are a few of your favorite books?
history and biology.
What is your favorite food?
curry
What are your pet peeves?
trolls and road ragers.
What is REALLY important to you?
my children,family and pets.
What is your favorite silly quote?"
the geek shall inherit the earth!" -mcbain from the simpsons
Anything else that you'd like to share?
nah,i'm good.
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badxgillen
About Me:
What is your real first name?
Robert or Bert like Bert & Ernie
Where are you located?
Corvallis Oregon
What is your occupation?
Aquarium and Pond Maintenance
How did you choose your forum user name?
Back in the day when you put quarters in arcade machines to play video games the way to show you had a high score one would leave a three letter call sign and mine was BAD. I originally wanted my screen name to be Bertgillen but it appears to have been taken on a few other domains so I went with my video game arcade name Bad.
My Fishkeeping experience:
When & how did you become involved in fishkeeping?
Since I can remember there have been fish in my homes,growing up,moving on, and now getting old.It is in my blood,it is a way of life.
How did you discover this fish forum?
I was originally looking to renew my subscription to TFH and must have typed it in wrong,sure glad I did.
What kind of fish do you currently keep?
All sorts,South Americans,Africans,loaches,gobies,tetras,Shrimps,K oi & Goldfish, and a whole lota salt water.
What size tanks and setups do you have?
Over 50 tanks from 5-125 Gallons,then there are the ponds.
What would be your dream tank?
A BEAST In wall reef tank that I can take a stroll along side so maybe 400-500 gallons minimum.
Do you name your fish? If so, what are their names?
I only name fish that earn them so they have to be in my care for some time,or have a name form a previous owner. Chance the Maroon Clown,Herman the blue spot goby,Benny the blenny and buddy the bi color blenny.I also have reptiles a turtle *****,vieled chameleon fabio,and a 6 foot nile monitor that is named Liquid.
What is your favorite fish?
Right now my sailfin tang for his personality...or maybe my Lunare Wrasse?
What was your most challenging fishkeeping experience?
Break down and moving a 220 reef tank full of SPS,LPS,Soft corals,and fish that were years old and thousands of dollars in value.
What advice would you like to share with the forum community?
Listening up and paying attention will go a long way.
Other stuff about me:
What are your other hobbies?
Music,Movie Buff,Rock Hound,Video and Card Games.
Do you keep any other pets?
OH YEAH! Rabbits,chinchila,sugar gliders,snakes,turtles,frogs,lizards,taurantulas,s corpions, and Rats.
What are your favorite bands/type of music?
Punk Rock,Easy Listening, and Industrial. Lagwagon\Joey Cape, NIN,KMFDM,Good Ridance,NOFX,Skinny Puppy.
What are a few of your favorite films?
Man on Fire,Drunken Master,Seven Pounds,
What are your favorite TV shows?
Never had cable but watched alot of Seinfeld on DVD and a number of cartoon series especially after surgeries.
What are a few of your favorite books?
Non Fiction works.
What is your favorite food?
TACOS RULE!!!
What are your pet peeves?
Animals suffering from People lacking common sense.
What is REALLY important to you?
My children and My Freedom
What is your favorite silly quote?
Too many to make a choice Simpsons: Your Damned if you do and damned if you don't"Bart"!
Anything else that you'd like to share?
Knowledge,Corals, and Plants. I would like to share those with the WORLD.
About Me:
What is your real first name?
Robert or Bert like Bert & Ernie
Where are you located?
Corvallis Oregon
What is your occupation?
Aquarium and Pond Maintenance
How did you choose your forum user name?
Back in the day when you put quarters in arcade machines to play video games the way to show you had a high score one would leave a three letter call sign and mine was BAD. I originally wanted my screen name to be Bertgillen but it appears to have been taken on a few other domains so I went with my video game arcade name Bad.
My Fishkeeping experience:
When & how did you become involved in fishkeeping?
Since I can remember there have been fish in my homes,growing up,moving on, and now getting old.It is in my blood,it is a way of life.
How did you discover this fish forum?
I was originally looking to renew my subscription to TFH and must have typed it in wrong,sure glad I did.
What kind of fish do you currently keep?
All sorts,South Americans,Africans,loaches,gobies,tetras,Shrimps,K oi & Goldfish, and a whole lota salt water.
What size tanks and setups do you have?
Over 50 tanks from 5-125 Gallons,then there are the ponds.
What would be your dream tank?
A BEAST In wall reef tank that I can take a stroll along side so maybe 400-500 gallons minimum.
Do you name your fish? If so, what are their names?
I only name fish that earn them so they have to be in my care for some time,or have a name form a previous owner. Chance the Maroon Clown,Herman the blue spot goby,Benny the blenny and buddy the bi color blenny.I also have reptiles a turtle *****,vieled chameleon fabio,and a 6 foot nile monitor that is named Liquid.
What is your favorite fish?
Right now my sailfin tang for his personality...or maybe my Lunare Wrasse?
What was your most challenging fishkeeping experience?
Break down and moving a 220 reef tank full of SPS,LPS,Soft corals,and fish that were years old and thousands of dollars in value.
What advice would you like to share with the forum community?
Listening up and paying attention will go a long way.
Other stuff about me:
What are your other hobbies?
Music,Movie Buff,Rock Hound,Video and Card Games.
Do you keep any other pets?
OH YEAH! Rabbits,chinchila,sugar gliders,snakes,turtles,frogs,lizards,taurantulas,s corpions, and Rats.
What are your favorite bands/type of music?
Punk Rock,Easy Listening, and Industrial. Lagwagon\Joey Cape, NIN,KMFDM,Good Ridance,NOFX,Skinny Puppy.
What are a few of your favorite films?
Man on Fire,Drunken Master,Seven Pounds,
What are your favorite TV shows?
Never had cable but watched alot of Seinfeld on DVD and a number of cartoon series especially after surgeries.
What are a few of your favorite books?
Non Fiction works.
What is your favorite food?
TACOS RULE!!!
What are your pet peeves?
Animals suffering from People lacking common sense.
What is REALLY important to you?
My children and My Freedom
What is your favorite silly quote?
Too many to make a choice Simpsons: Your Damned if you do and damned if you don't"Bart"!
Anything else that you'd like to share?
Knowledge,Corals, and Plants. I would like to share those with the WORLD.
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Taeanna
What is your real first name?
Tracey
Where are you located?
Newcastle NSW Australia
What is your occupation?
Full time university student (biomedical science and research)
How did you choose your forum user name?
Taeanna has been the name I enter for every first game character/account since I can remember.
My Fishkeeping experience:
When & how did you become involved in fishkeeping?
I wandered into a pet store and no matter how many times I orbited the betta area one kept following me... he won.
How did you discover this fish forum?
I came here looking for advice and began lurking as a way to gain insight off more experienced keepers.
What kind of fish do you currently keep?
Three Betta splendens, two of them rescues.
What size tanks and setups do you have?
A 21L housing two boys and a 10L housing one (hoping to upgrade once I can afford more space)
What would be your dream tank?
I don't really have one that I know of.
Do you name your fish? If so, what are their names?
Kaida (little dragon), Kenji (intelligent second son) and Kenta (he who is healthy- he was near death when I got him and he needed the extra luck)
What is your favorite fish?
Most certainly the Betta Splenden.
What was your most challenging fishkeeping experience?
Coming home from university to find that Kaida had jumped his barricade and was attacking his brother- who had somehow developed swim bladder overnight and was defenseless.
What advice would you like to share with the forum community?
You will never learn anything not worth remembering, sooner or later it will come in handy. Either in your fish keeping, in an emergency or failing that pub trivia night.
Other stuff about me:
What are your other hobbies?
Reading and computer games (especially rp led mmos)
Do you keep any other pets?
No I do not
What are your favorite bands/type of music?
I like house, trance, electro and many forms of metal (not screamo)
What are a few of your favorite films?
Avengers.
What are your favorite TV shows?
Justice league animated series, Daria and Scrubs.
What are a few of your favorite books?
I have the complete works of H.P Lovecraft which are occasionally funny to delve into. I also enjoy non fictional books on medicine and scientific works.
What is your favorite food?
Fast
What are your pet peeves?
Entertaining when i was given no warning...people are tiring!
What is REALLY important to you?
My pets and my computer.
What is your favorite silly quote?
Give a man a fire and he is warm for a day, set fire to him and he is warm for the rest of his life.-Terry Pratchett
Anything else that you'd like to share?
They really need to bring back salt and vinegar inna-biscuits, chicken and cheese flavors are fooling no one.
What is your real first name?
Tracey
Where are you located?
Newcastle NSW Australia
What is your occupation?
Full time university student (biomedical science and research)
How did you choose your forum user name?
Taeanna has been the name I enter for every first game character/account since I can remember.
My Fishkeeping experience:
When & how did you become involved in fishkeeping?
I wandered into a pet store and no matter how many times I orbited the betta area one kept following me... he won.
How did you discover this fish forum?
I came here looking for advice and began lurking as a way to gain insight off more experienced keepers.
What kind of fish do you currently keep?
Three Betta splendens, two of them rescues.
What size tanks and setups do you have?
A 21L housing two boys and a 10L housing one (hoping to upgrade once I can afford more space)
What would be your dream tank?
I don't really have one that I know of.
Do you name your fish? If so, what are their names?
Kaida (little dragon), Kenji (intelligent second son) and Kenta (he who is healthy- he was near death when I got him and he needed the extra luck)
What is your favorite fish?
Most certainly the Betta Splenden.
What was your most challenging fishkeeping experience?
Coming home from university to find that Kaida had jumped his barricade and was attacking his brother- who had somehow developed swim bladder overnight and was defenseless.
What advice would you like to share with the forum community?
You will never learn anything not worth remembering, sooner or later it will come in handy. Either in your fish keeping, in an emergency or failing that pub trivia night.
Other stuff about me:
What are your other hobbies?
Reading and computer games (especially rp led mmos)
Do you keep any other pets?
No I do not
What are your favorite bands/type of music?
I like house, trance, electro and many forms of metal (not screamo)
What are a few of your favorite films?
Avengers.
What are your favorite TV shows?
Justice league animated series, Daria and Scrubs.
What are a few of your favorite books?
I have the complete works of H.P Lovecraft which are occasionally funny to delve into. I also enjoy non fictional books on medicine and scientific works.
What is your favorite food?
Fast
What are your pet peeves?
Entertaining when i was given no warning...people are tiring!
What is REALLY important to you?
My pets and my computer.
What is your favorite silly quote?
Give a man a fire and he is warm for a day, set fire to him and he is warm for the rest of his life.-Terry Pratchett
Anything else that you'd like to share?
They really need to bring back salt and vinegar inna-biscuits, chicken and cheese flavors are fooling no one.
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