Recent content by wystearya

"t0 gallon" is how much? I can't say for sure why your fish died, but if you also do infrequent water changes on that tank it could be why. It's best to do weekly large water changes for goldfish. I'm honestly surprised that your ammonia reading is zero. How old is your test kit? I'll...

Even though I just have a small 5 gallon Betta tank, I can 100% agree with this! Large frequent water changes are the best for fish health! I've proven that to myself a time or two. And read about it more times than I can remember! Good luck to you and your goldfish! :fish2:

I've dealt with this a few times before! Along with dimming the lights, you can try putting some plants or other decorations near the sides of the tank he seems to patrol the most. Another thing you can try is putting up a dark/black matte background on the side that is giving the most...

Yes, in a way. Also, another fish forum I was on doesn't seem as active lately. ;) Thank you!

Is the tank newly set up? Did you recently clean or add sand/gravel? Is the cloudy color green or white? (Green could be algae.) There are many possibilities!

Thank you both! I know I got the tube idea somewhere online. It's actually why I bought the craft mesh in the first place. The extra mesh sure came in handy for this tank though! And yeah, I enjoy making things. I craft when I am in the right mood. Sometimes making something leave me...

And it is now my little Betta's new paradise. :D Let me say that this tank was *used*, so it's not like I got this as a gift. However, I have to admit it felt like Christmas to me! Where I work someone recently left and I noticed this tank in the hallway. Still had a bit of water and sand...

My new Betta, female crowntail.