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Yes it’s unfortunate and I can confirm that they passed. It was probably due to the crab dying and causing an ammonia spike even if i water changed and ammo locked. Rip crabs.

Hi Colin, Yes so I did a water change. They still aren’t moving today. It could be because of the crab that passed. It’s unfortunate, if they don’t move by tonight I am going to have to bury them.

It’s been awhile since I posted, I have been living the breeding life with my freshwater shrimp and bettas. This is a different issue. My red claw crabs. A few days before what is happening now, one of the crabs was found dead while the other two crabs were eating off some of its limbs. This...

And I do agree. Sometimes some fish have a hard time adjusting. You’re right about that though, it can be the fish in the water but they can do better maintenance.. although it is understandable that they have a bunch of fish. I did my research before but it’s more on a personal level when the...

Whenever I get fish I always try to mimic their water qualities and such. I meant crap water like Petco water. They don’t wild catch their fish from what the employee told me, she told me they breed them.. and are often interbred. But yeah I have a breeder I have been seeing but their options...

Agreed! Went back and got a full refund. Not doing anymore for that. The water quality was so poor and the lady there actually admitted that she has had so many of them die from there. It would have been nice to know that. This is a 10 gallon though, it’s established but it’s so crazy how they...

Basically I got some rasboras yesterday for a nano tank, pearl/celestial rasboras. I got 5 of them for my shrimp tank. I acclimated them correctly, and this tank is established. The next day I find 2 dead and the remaining 3 are fine. Nobody showed signs of stress either. I think they just...

Do you know the company name? That’s so crazy! A cool name that might fit them that I can think of is Cujo. Placide sounds so cool though, and well thought of. Is it a male or female do you know?

Yes! I named him Domino. I thought long and hard about it but since he is black and white he is like a domino. He replies to his name after me repeating it for a day or so, I think he likes it! Send a picture of your betta once you get it! Maybe we can give you some suggestions. (and I wanna...

Hey guys! I know that there aren’t many options but I have a 3-gallon tank tall that is cycled and planted and I want to add something. Please keep in mind it’s a 3 gallon TALL. I think the only options are MAYBE shrimp and nano fish but I want to see what I can do. I don’t want it to go to...

I love that! Pictures are listed!

Have you recently added live plants to your tank? These can bring bladder snails into your tank.. however they don’t exactly look like the picture you sent. Normally any white spots on your tank are eggs of some sort. However this may also be a spreading parasite. Hydrozoa does look like that...

Is it normal for them to head butt your finger? I went to put a new snail in the tank and he head butted me. They are so cute though! He is doing well today and eating. I think he’s happy. Whenever he sees me and I come closer to look at him he backs up a little and moves forward again and opens...

I recently got a new Betta I am still trying to name. What is common behavior in a betta? I am always so anxious when owning fish because I am more experienced with crustaceans and nano fish. Basically my betta, who I just added to a new tank, will chill at the top and not move for a little...

Hey guys! I need some good names for my new Panda Crowntail Betta male. He’s black and white.. obviously. Right now some ideas I have are: - Alpha - Sam - Haku Any suggestions?

You’re very much right Colin. Thank you! I am working on a quarantine tank now but this information helps as well!

Gotcha! Thanks!

Petco and PetSmart are pretty much the main chain pet stores of the US generally, but they completely neglect their aquatics. I did test for nitrites, nitrates, and ammonia and everything seemed fine. We surrendered the loaches and we got a refund at a different location so we didn’t have to...

If you haven’t read my previous posts, I had a few guppies I moved to my loach tank. Well.. ever since then everything has been chaos. The guppies I got were sick so we had to return them, but now the loaches are acting weird. One actually died overnight and the two are laying on their sides...

I just read this link that you listed to Colin. I saw that Betta Akarensis Complex tend to be rather peaceful. Are you aware of their standard name and not scientific names? For example, “Koi Betta” or “Elephant Ear Betta” This will help me look easier and also be able to talk to whoever I need...

I might end up just keeping one to add with the Pygmy and Pleco. I don’t want them to be stressed out. Thank you so much!

Thanks!

What are your water parameters? Sometimes fish will wedge themselves in a plant when they are going to die. Do you notice any raised scales on your swordtail? If so this may be TB which is common in swordtails with bent spines and raised scales.

:fish2: Hello! What kinds of female bettas are non-aggressive? I was told that Betta Imbellis is the least aggressive species in the betta fish family compared to others. I know that female bettas can get territorial, so any idea what kinds I can keep together to create a sorority? I am aware...

I know that everything is probably overwhelming right now. It’s never fun having to tell your kiddos about the fish disappearing. How many gallons is the tank and what fish are they? You shouldn’t add any fish to a tank that isn’t cycled yet. You have to add the water and set the tank up while...