Recent content by RetiredJedi

I've seen barbs rip each other's mouths off before from lip locking. Might have to add one or two more barbs to diffuse any tension.

Once a week is fine. Their natural environment doesn't have filters or heaters or air stones. They're obligate breathers, meaning they take in oxygen into their labyrinth organ rather than rely on water quality as much as other fish. That being said, being responsible humans we need to desire...

I appreciate the kind words! I've got another 10 gallon with platys, but I sort of throw the trimmed plants in there so it's in disarray most of the time. Couple more bettas as well.

All of my fish children. I can't stop this hobby, please help.

I agree with V. I think stepping back on the water changes. Also, you might need to use the high range pH test to get a better reading. Usually when the low range/standard pH test maxes out at 7.6, it's usually higher than that.

Neon Tetras would look awesome in there with the black substrate and plenty of greenery.

Awesome, that's all I needed to find it. Thank you!

So I purchased a tissue culture of this little wad of green plant material and managed to not at least take a picture of the name in the package. Now it's this huge mass of plant that can break loose and get in my filter, and I'm not even sure if it's supposed to float or be anchored down. Any...

Do you have the current parameters?

Possibly a distilled white vinegar soak?

I have a male half-moon plakat beta in my 6.2 gallon bow front with 3 platys, a gold zebra loach that's growing way too fast, and a bumblebee goby. I've never observed any real aggression besides the occasional chasing. It's definitely up to the betta, but I think it'll be alright. Good thing...

Anacharis is a pretty good starter plant. I bought one bundle from petco for 2.99 about six months ago. The bundle included 4 or 5 individual strands and I find myself trimming and throwing it away every month. I've got like 10 feet of it now in my 55 gallon. Grows pretty much only vertical.

Have you tested your water before putting it in the tank before?

It looks like scale damage. Sometimes one of my bettas will lose some scales when he rubs up against the driftwood in the tank. Another one of my bettas has recently been a picky eater. This may be because I'm constantly changing their diets up to try and include the broadest range of...

I'm not entirely sure if this is related, but the only time my bettas have shown signs of fin damage is when I move them from one container to another. It seems like the next day or two the damage will become clear.