A gorgeous Galaxy Boy
- keep a photo log for his changing colour
I’ve yet to have an HMPK that doesn’t go a shrimp hunting
In a densely planted tank with lots of carpet and hardscape, it may take a few months before the Betta becomes that focused Hunter ... now my plakats need to make do with smaller, non-shrimp tanks
My most impressive Shrimp Marauders
1) a tiny licorice gourami pair, male instantly killed several shrimp that were almost as big as him (during the time it took me to find a net and collect him)
2) a lovely black orchid HM ... as above it was 60 seconds of carnage
Tank was an established Spec 19 with plants, shrimp etc
Most domestic Bettas take a while to discover the Joys of Shrimp Hunting, some become very dedicated, some remain “lazy hunters”, others just ignore the shrimp and even allow bold shrimp to steal prime treats
- keep a photo log for his changing colour
I’ve yet to have an HMPK that doesn’t go a shrimp hunting
In a densely planted tank with lots of carpet and hardscape, it may take a few months before the Betta becomes that focused Hunter ... now my plakats need to make do with smaller, non-shrimp tanks
My most impressive Shrimp Marauders
1) a tiny licorice gourami pair, male instantly killed several shrimp that were almost as big as him (during the time it took me to find a net and collect him)
2) a lovely black orchid HM ... as above it was 60 seconds of carnage
Tank was an established Spec 19 with plants, shrimp etc
Most domestic Bettas take a while to discover the Joys of Shrimp Hunting, some become very dedicated, some remain “lazy hunters”, others just ignore the shrimp and even allow bold shrimp to steal prime treats