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Sadly, yes, I had to

Rip mr betta

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Hi guys So basically my tank went through an ammonia spike and this seems to have taken a massive effect on my betta. He is not looking well at all even though I have managed to get the ammonia down. Black gills, heavy breathing, pine coning, not eating unless i use tweezers to put food near...

Thanks guys. I think i will pick up some prime. Heard good thing. Sent from my SM-N910G using Aquarium Advice mobile app

He is not looking well at all even though I have managed to get the ammonia down. Black gills, heavy breathing, pine coning, not eating unless i use tweezers to put food near his mouth, popeye. The pine coning says to me that his kidneys are failing, classic dropsy. Im not sure what else can...

You said you've been running a tank for 5 years, thats a long time. Are you sure they're not dying of old age?

Thanks for everyone's replies. I think I will ditch the Quick Start and stick to daily water changes and water conditioner. That is all. Ill let the cycle happen naturally, trying to speed it up with chemicals is adding stress. What do you think about stress coat? This product is supposed to...

Has anyone successfully used the water conditioner 'Neutral Regulator' by Seachem to successfully cycle their tank? It says that it 'removes' ammonia but is this really 'removing' or just making it 'less toxic'... how do I really know? Can anyone recommend water conditioners that are good for...

Hi Caleb, Thanks for your reply. I have been doing 50-90 per cent daily water changes, depending on the ammonia level. I had to cycle the tank again because (i believe) medication (triple sulfa) killed the beneficial bacteria in my filter.

Ammonia spiked to 3ppm, noticed betta was lethargic, losing appetite and slightly pine-coning. Showing classic signs of ammonia poisoning. I did a 90 percent water change and that brought the ammonia down to 0ppm. My tank is now in the process of cycling with fish in the tank. LAst time i...

Can someone please give me step by step instructions. Ill be doing a salt bath for my betta.

Thanks for your reply. I would love to seed the tank but surprisingly enough im the only one I know who owns fish. Most people I am in contact with own dogs and/or cats.

Basically, what happened was I medicated my tank with Triple Sulfa from API and it has caused my beneficial bacteria to die causing ammonia spikes of 1-2ppm. I thought I was doing good for my fish (a few had some white stuff on them) but I have now caused stressful ammonia levels and the fish...

Hi I can find Seachem where I live (Australia) I am using API master test kit. I had 0 readings for nitrite. Ammonia is 1-2ppm. Fish are still swimming around frantically. Betta is laying on the bottom and breathing heavily. Sadly, no one I know has fish besides me. Theyre all dogs and cat...