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Hey so I've replaced 50% of his tank water. I doubled the conditioner in the fresh replacement water. Made sure it was warmed back up to the same temperature before putting him in the water. I also picked up a new filter running and secured the filter inside a glass jar open at both ends so...

Oh wow, double the dose of conditioner?? I realized about 5 months ago I wasn't calculating the conditioner properly and was giving him 20ml for his 10G. I thought that the high doses may have contributed to his poor health..but now you say to double it?? Do you think his health declined because...

Also just before he started hiding and sleeping at the bottom of the tank..I was really busy and didn't change his water for 2 weeks. I had a homemade plastic air hose filter I was trying to use to build up good bacteria but I guess it back fired..so I tossed everything out worried that was what...

It has been empty for awhile now. I even took out all the gravel I had at the bottom about a month ago because I was worried that even with once a week vacuuming the tank would have too much bad bacteria still. Every 7-9 days I change 95% of the water and vacuum out the debris. Once a month I...

No I took the filter and mostly everything else out of the tank afraid that what was causing his tail damage. There is only an air hose couple rocks his heater (temp is usually between 72-80 on hot days) and a skull for him to sleep in

Hey, I've had my Betts for almost a year. He use to look so much healthier, I can't figure out what could be wrong with him. It all seem to start after I noticed his tail was torn out of the blue one day. It would go through periods of healing only to be sudden ripped again. Then there was a...

I have a glass shrimp. Had her since Jan 2017. I just noticed these green circles in her belly....are these eggs? How Is that possible? We've only had this one shrimp for months.

I changed out his water again and checked the water using my water kit i forgot i had. Ammonia,nitrite and nitrates are all at zero. I'm starting to wonder if the nitrite or nitrate was too high. Since i wasnt able to change out his water as often as needed, it must have made him sick. I feel...

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Hi i need some advice, please i am so worried about my betta. For about a week i noticed he's not himself. He is always full of energy, but lately he's been resting at the bottom of his tank a lot. He's been resting under his normal cup he sleeps in, or tucked under other things in the smallest...

Okay great. Thanks for the response :)

Hi there I randomly bought a "blacklight" led light from a department store last year for halloween and i recently put it into the lamp that sits on the same table as my betta fish. I never turn on his tank lights because it upsets him and he spends the entire time attacking his reflection, so...

I have been checking the ammonia levels, and making sure it doesnt go up. As soon as it does go up slightly, I do a partial water change and vacuum the bottom of his tank for food/fish waste. PH is at about 7.4. About every other day. It took about 1.5 hrs to really wash all his stuff in hot...

He's a beautiful fish. Best of luck

That Temp seems too hot for such a small tank. If possible try to upgrade to a larger tank. I can tell when something has changednwith my betta. Instead of his usual active and curious self, he would hide or stay at the bottom of the tank for long periods. Once we movednhim from a 1.75G to a...

1.5 weekly water change in such a small tank with or without a filter seems extreme to me. ImO, Evan doing 1/4 water changes every 2-3 days gives your fish a much better chance. Make sure to treat the water with a good conditioner. I usually set up a separate jug or tank with a heater and pre...

It seems drastic to me, when comparing previous images of his tail. I'm glad to hear it's not as bad as you first thought of course.

Oh I hope you are right! I've become so attached to this little guy, I would hate the idea that I was not helping him get over this properly. Thanks for such a speedy reply, Gosh, Even though he is "just a fish," He really has become an integral part of the family. I just want the best for...

Still learning how to attach pics and video. Sorry Here is the most recent picture of his tail, taken today. He is still very active and seems very hungry.... I just want him to get over this with the least amount of stress. Suggestions?

Aw. I'm so sorry this has happened to your betta. They really are so special it's so upsetting when they get sick. I really hope someone can help give you advice on his treatment. Wish the best

trying to post video of his fins

Hi there, Long story short, upgraded my betta tank to 10G, dropped in 8 Glass Shrimp, new gravel, fake and real plants and started monitoring the water with API Test kit. within 1-2 weeks all I had left was my beautiful betta and 1 shrimp. This shrimp is the largest of all of them. One day I...

Thanks. I will continue to monitor my levels and post again when I see a change

I managed to pick up my 10g on sale at petsmart awhile ago. It came with filter, led light and cover for only $19.99