Hiii,
just recently I had to euthanize my betta due to a pretty nasty tumor that restricted his ability to have an enjoyable life. Obviously it was an experience I would rather not go through again.
I know that generally, koi bettas are more prone to getting tumors, but is it something genetic? Like if I went to go get another betta from the same local aquarium store, would I have to worry about an increased chance of bettas with tumors because she breeds bettas with the same parents as my old fish? I was looking around the store a few days ago and they all look pretty similar to my diseased betta which makes me think they are either from the same parents or same supplier, so if tumors are something that can genetically be passed down I would rather stay away from that aquarium store.
Also, my fish died last night, and his tank is full of live plants. How long do you think they can live without another fish in the tank (basically should I move them to another tank)? Also, what would be the cleaning process for the tank if I want to add a new fish?
just recently I had to euthanize my betta due to a pretty nasty tumor that restricted his ability to have an enjoyable life. Obviously it was an experience I would rather not go through again.
I know that generally, koi bettas are more prone to getting tumors, but is it something genetic? Like if I went to go get another betta from the same local aquarium store, would I have to worry about an increased chance of bettas with tumors because she breeds bettas with the same parents as my old fish? I was looking around the store a few days ago and they all look pretty similar to my diseased betta which makes me think they are either from the same parents or same supplier, so if tumors are something that can genetically be passed down I would rather stay away from that aquarium store.
Also, my fish died last night, and his tank is full of live plants. How long do you think they can live without another fish in the tank (basically should I move them to another tank)? Also, what would be the cleaning process for the tank if I want to add a new fish?