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I squired a rescue beta today and most Berta's at the shop had black curling edges on the fins- as did mine. So I've been researching a lot today and one common sign is black or white edges or fluff on fins. Do you see that? It's so hard to get a good pic I know!

Nils, Thank you so much! I do care about any living thing, it's the same with my houseplants and garden plants. I care for each one and make sure I research and do my best according to what they are said to need. I had tried a few other forums and got no help! As for any other questions. . ...

Remember when I said I went to get some supplies in my other thread about "filter questions"? I appear to have fallen in love with these beautiful Betta fish! My daughter and I spotted a very sick betta - a lovely peach colored one marked "butterfly male". He was swimming sort of lopsided but...

Also I know not to change filter- it's one of those pads you put in all in one. Says to change weekly or so but I won't!!!!!! The filter is the aqueon one that came with the tank and you can't change it or you can't close the lid.

I went to the store and got some better test strips. Tetra brand. All tests the same except this one shows my water is very hard and alkaline- ph is 8.4. I've heard not to mess with Ph as long as it doesn't fluctuate. Also got in tank thermometer. Holding steady at 85 with no heater. Got a leaf...

Okay, no I didn't empty the water after the snail. I was told that helped the tank be cycled. I have a miss ball and a live plant. I will get the master test kit. I also plan on the bigger tank- probably be able to afford the switch in a month. So two months before he can go in due to cycling...

My daughter had a pond snail in a one gallon minibow with filter, no heater, and live plants for about a week. We realized they breed like nuts and had to find him/her a home. Went for another type of snail and were told only a beta can live in that tank. We bought a red beta about 3/4 inches...