eco23
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purple_rose said:
Do you know the gallons? We've got some work to do...bettas alone need 10 gallon tanks...not even mentioning the goldfish yet.
eekk fish might be dieing!
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Do you know the gallons? We've got some work to do...bettas alone need 10 gallon tanks...not even mentioning the goldfish yet.
Hubert90
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purple_rose said:
28cm at the back means it's even smaller at the front. Im gonna take a guess this Is a 5gallon or less tank.
eco23
Aquarium Advice Addict
Do you have any friends or family with an established tank who can re-home your fish? Is it possible to take them back to the store? We've definitely got a rough situation here and we need to step back and start over if possible. We want the best for your fish.
Hubert90
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It's ok if u have a filter and just house a betta.
Irish.OG87
Aquarium Advice Freak
Im confused!! what dont u understand about the "levels and stuff"? i know 5 drops is for the one for NO2.....and the 3 drops test is for the pH. I think like eco said...u need to get a good test kit, everyone uses API FW(freshwater) test kit very accuarte if done right.
Also like eco said, if u can move him to another tank by himslef or with compatible fish do it, so then u wont have to be doin pwc like everyday if u do a fishless cycle which is very recommended.
At this point, I think you need to either take the Betta back to the store, or find someone who can provide a good home for our fish. You need to do your homework before you get a fish. Next time, cycle your tank, it cod take up to two or three months but it's worth it I the log run. Sorry!
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purple_rose
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
thank you for your compassoinate replys and understanding responses to my worry and consideration! ive tried looking after my fish and to read from people that i cant even look after them. i wont be coming back on this site for advice if people cant even be nice!!!
eco23
Aquarium Advice Addict
purple_rose said:
Who was rude to you? Everyone has been trying to help you and your fish. Please don't take it personally if we explain that there are definitely problems with your situation and we make recommendations to try and remedy those issues.
I know some things are hard to hear, but nobody blames you personally...and we want you to learn the things that are necessary to keep healthy fish in your home.
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purple_rose
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
i just dont want to be attacked. im a learner, i dont know much about levels and all of that. =[
eco23
Aquarium Advice Addict
If you decide that you no longer want to be a member on this site, please do me a personal favor and print out the guide I linked to you in my second post. Get yourself a quality test kit( like an API master kit,) and try to research what it takes to successfully cycle a tank when you have fish.
We all want to help and make sure your fish survive the process. I don't believe anyone said you are unable, it was simply said that you have received some bad information before coming to this site and have some important things to learn if you want your aquarium to thrive and your fish to be healthy. Every member here has learned things we didn't know before joining, and our fish are better because of the knowledge we've gained.
We all want to help and make sure your fish survive the process. I don't believe anyone said you are unable, it was simply said that you have received some bad information before coming to this site and have some important things to learn if you want your aquarium to thrive and your fish to be healthy. Every member here has learned things we didn't know before joining, and our fish are better because of the knowledge we've gained.
Most people here are very nice, sometimes its hard to give advice and not seem rude though 
Here is a very important point about gold fish.
First, they are a cold water fish, bettas are tropical, warm water fish. They have different needs to live a happy life.
The second problem is that goldfish grow very large and your tank is way too small for it to live in for very long.
It is important you find a new home for the goldfish right away.
It is also important, like eco said, to do 50% or more water change everyday until your cycling is complete.
The trouble is, you can't find out when the tank is done cycling (healthy for fish) unless you have a quality liquid drop test kit that tests for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.
If you can't get a liquid test kit right away, it is important to find a new home for the gold fish right away, and begin changing half the water everyday.
Here is a very important point about gold fish.
First, they are a cold water fish, bettas are tropical, warm water fish. They have different needs to live a happy life.
The second problem is that goldfish grow very large and your tank is way too small for it to live in for very long.
It is important you find a new home for the goldfish right away.
It is also important, like eco said, to do 50% or more water change everyday until your cycling is complete.
The trouble is, you can't find out when the tank is done cycling (healthy for fish) unless you have a quality liquid drop test kit that tests for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.
If you can't get a liquid test kit right away, it is important to find a new home for the gold fish right away, and begin changing half the water everyday.
shadowstars123
Aquarium Advice Freak
purple_rose said:
Sorry to add, but i believe goldfish are coldwater and bettas are tropical, therefore a tank housing both fish generally isn't a good idea
shadowstars123
Aquarium Advice Freak
Oops, he beat me to posting the fact that goldfish are coldwater, sorry for repeating.
eco23
Aquarium Advice Addict
In order to be able to help you further (and I hope that you view everyone who's in here now as nice and helpful), do you have a filter on the tank? Something that sucks up the water through a filter pad and spits it back out?
shadowstars123
Aquarium Advice Freak
eco23 said:
I believe he said his betta was hiding under his fiter, so i'm assuming yes. We're here to help, not offend you so please take all of this advice into consideration, it's all for you happiness as well as your fish's
eco23
Aquarium Advice Addict
shadowstars123 said:
In another thread by the OP, he states there is not a filter...I'm trying to make sure one has been added.
shadowstars123
Aquarium Advice Freak
eco23 said:
Oh, my apologies, didn't see his other thread
eco23
Aquarium Advice Addict
I'm on the US east coast, so I'm heading to bed...but I just wanted to review what the best steps to help you and your fish are
- Do daily 50% or larger water changes (pwc's) every day, always using a dechlorinator like Seachem Prime
- Try to find a new home for your goldfish since the tank will be too small for him and he won't be happy with your Betta
- Buy a good quality test kit like an API Master Test Kit...don't buy paper strips, make sure it's a liquid test kit
- Do all the research you can on the nitrogen cycle in aquariums, and particularly cycling with fish (the guide I linked will help tremendously)
- When you can get your test results, post what you find here and we'll walk you through what to do
- If you can find a new home for your fish, try to do a "fishless cycle" once your tank is empty. I'll be happy to help, I do it every day
- Do daily 50% or larger water changes (pwc's) every day, always using a dechlorinator like Seachem Prime
- Try to find a new home for your goldfish since the tank will be too small for him and he won't be happy with your Betta
- Buy a good quality test kit like an API Master Test Kit...don't buy paper strips, make sure it's a liquid test kit
- Do all the research you can on the nitrogen cycle in aquariums, and particularly cycling with fish (the guide I linked will help tremendously)
- When you can get your test results, post what you find here and we'll walk you through what to do
- If you can find a new home for your fish, try to do a "fishless cycle" once your tank is empty. I'll be happy to help, I do it every day
Hubert90
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I think he's gone
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