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When an otherwise healthy betta has some parts of his tail looking shredded or missing, what are the signs that help us know if he is self-mutiliating it vs. an outside infection causing the damage?

found this thread in a search because my neon also seems to be pregnant... any help?

I know you changed your mind but in any case, I got my new aqua clear 70 from amazon this week, set it up today and it's working perfectly! I would go through amazon again. By the way it was thicker than expected but hey, I should have known. I have it mounted on the side of my 29g as I have...

Thank you BBradbury!! I only have anubias and cryptocoryne, although there are quite a few of these. I will grab some anacharis next time I visit a lfs. My tank is over stocked unfortunately as I was recently given two 4" clown loaches, so I will up the volume of my weekly WC's and try adding...

What does "properly reconstituted" mean/entail? :thanks: schoeplein -

is there anything wrong with using pure RODI for a WC?

hmmmm I very vaguely remember hearing about this stuff leeching from some driftwood when I was soaking my own pieces of driftwood for the first time. I never had this issue myself but if I were you I would set up a tub (tupperware or bucket) and keep soaking this piece so it isn't in your main...

I live in an agricultural valley (Watsonville CA) and my well water recently tested 60-80ppm for nitrates. I have to do WC's on 2 tanks and want to know if store bought RODI is ok to use I prefer this to 1-2 gallon drinking water (spring, distilled etc) for the price but need to know what the...

super awesome!! Thanks so much, I'll do some research on the SAE. The lfs owner called it an algae eater but that seemed vague when I got home and was curious. I can snap another pic during the day tomorrow if the SAE description doesnt feel right :)

I appreciate it guys, I think I was having a panic attack earlier, I really love this site. I have all these new fish from a close-out sale at my lfs and I over-commited a bit with 4 large loaches, livebearer fry and a lack of filtration for these new additions. I also tested my well water...

That is a very interesting tip guys, I run it when I am not sleeping bc it is in my bedroom so perhaps it will work better in my 29 which is located in my art studio. My main concern w/ both tanks was the under-filtration issue with all these new fish. I had only the betta in the 20 (was a...

got this guy for free at my lfs going out of business sale :confused: http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj586/bettaruffage/photo54_zps616001e3.jpg

thanks a million Dallas! Why do you think the Platies should go into the 29 vs the 20? any aggression w/ my betta? or just bc of filtration? The "algae eater" is def not a pleco. here is a link to a pic I just snapped of him...

also sadly I did euthanize my fish, Marshall after 25 days of unsuccessful treatment. he will be missed :angel::fish1::fish2::angel::angel::angel:

wow, great job! I am v proud of your success! :cool: I have had a few recovery stories work out but I am so glad to hear that you have had more!