Gorgeous photos of some gorgeous girlies. :)

Allee Toler

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It's my bad to assume. I just figured someone would learn all they can before getting 57 animals. I know I don't know enough to care for 57- more so I don't have the energy with my illness. It suppose it's different when you're not sick. I prefer to have all I need prior to when I actually need it. I don't think my husband would approve of me not knowing everything there is to know before getting an animal. Hell he made me read books before I got my betta fish...
 

diplodactyla

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It's my bad to assume. I just figured someone would learn all they can before getting 57 animals. I know I don't know enough to care for 57- more so I don't have the energy with my illness. It suppose it's different when you're not sick. I prefer to have all I need prior to when I actually need it. I don't think my husband would approve of me not knowing everything there is to know before getting an animal. Hell he made me read books before I got my betta fish...

I agree with you totally.
A person with 57 leos wouldnt have asked those obvious things!
The first step before buying an exotic animal (but even a dog or a cat) is a very deep knowledge of the species, and your husband rules!!!:biggrin::biggrin:
 

Allee Toler

Member
Thanks to him I have a very spoiled betta fish who feeds on live bloodworms, krill, and fruit flies. Lol. Long with a full natural 5gal tank complete with live plants! Spoiled little Paul. Yes, the betta is named Paul.
 

diplodactyla

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I love the bettas, they can live EVERYWHERE, and i have some friends of mine keepin them into empty rum bottles, like the pampero one....:)
 

Allee Toler

Member
I love the bettas, they can live EVERYWHERE, and i have some friends of mine keepin them into empty rum bottles, like the pampero one....:)

That's actually a common misconception. Lol. A single betta does okay in a small jar, but would you like me to lock you in a closet? Yes, you can live. But will you thrive? A single betta minimum is a 2.5gal, with a low cycle filter, weekly 25% water changes, a 7.2pH level (normal fish like 6.8ish) and live food. My Betta, Paul, is in a 2.5gal and he looks so cramped. He'll be upgraded soon'nuff. They also prefer warmer temps, 78-80F, anything below 76F and they get sick. I'm finding it more difficult to care for a betta than for a leo. I've read numerous books the last few weeks (since I got Paul as a party favor) and I'm completely shocked at the care they require as the pet stores lie (I don't know why I found that surprising!) about the care.
 

OsirisTheLeo

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Amazing leo's you have there! Very lively and brilliant colors :biggrin: The 16th pic makes me laugh, it looks like she's smiling at the camera;-)
 

diplodactyla

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That's actually a common misconception. Lol. A single betta does okay in a small jar, but would you like me to lock you in a closet? Yes, you can live. But will you thrive? A single betta minimum is a 2.5gal, with a low cycle filter, weekly 25% water changes, a 7.2pH level (normal fish like 6.8ish) and live food. My Betta, Paul, is in a 2.5gal and he looks so cramped. He'll be upgraded soon'nuff. They also prefer warmer temps, 78-80F, anything below 76F and they get sick. I'm finding it more difficult to care for a betta than for a leo. I've read numerous books the last few weeks (since I got Paul as a party favor) and I'm completely shocked at the care they require as the pet stores lie (I don't know why I found that surprising!) about the care.

dont start to talk about the pet stores, i could be a bitch :)
About the betta, i guess you talked about the difference between "live" and "survive" and you're absolutely right about this.
 

DiabloGecko

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I know old but have to comment on the bettas as I was a betta breeder. Rice paddies first of all, are MILLIONS and MILLIONS of gallons, now... why the hell would you tell someone this fish that came from a rice paddy can live in a dixie cup for the rest of its life.
Sad....
:scratchhead::-?
Mine lived in a 55 gallon, males also lived together provided that there were plenty of hiding places and and space.
Silly humans, they don't get it
:ninja::banana:

freaking Petco and Petsmart are the biggest hypocrites out there, they have so many poor creatures that are dead, barely alive, sick, malnourished, or neglected. Not so nice to find a dead hamster or a betta on its side in a filthy nasty cup.... crazy
uh oh ima quit and get off my soapbox cus its....

Feeding time for my r.aurticularis!! She loves those mashed peaches on a spoon..
 

jeramo_colto

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What morph is the gecko in the 2nd picture? i am looking to get another gecko and i very much so would like to have a similar one!
 

jeramo_colto

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Thanks! Ill be sure to look around, however ive already put a bell albino on hold that im getting attached to before i even get it.. can't get enough of these geckos with all of the different choices
 

gizmo143

New member
Gosh you guys are lucky!!! 57 geckos? I have the one and only Gizmo the spoiled little leo who lives in a nice roomy 20 gal. long. I wish i could get another. after all the vet bills this crazy lil one has cost me, my parents would kill me if i thought of getting another, let alone breeding! ( still wish i could though)
 

psychmylife

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Ah, to live in California! If you need any winter themed pictures feel free to come to South Dakota. It is a blizzard outside as I type this, and 17 degrees. The sad part is that's WARM. We have a HIGH of 1 degree on Wednesday.

Love the pictures! I agree, a calendar would be great... even if the only theme is artistic shots of a variety of morphs!
 
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