CPryor
Aquarium Advice Activist
Two-parter question:
I've had a betta for about 5 1/2 years now. From what I understand, that's a respectable lifespan for them, and he's beginning to REALLY show his age. His activity level has been in decline for the past year or so, but just yesterday,he began to prop himself up on floating plants and just....sit there....
I'm hoping for a peaceful passing. I've been putting a small dose of melafix in his PWCs and doing more of them, trying to keep him healthy since his scales seem to be shedding. I've heard that melafix is bad, but I figure at this point, the benefits of a little bacterial medication outweigh the dangers of long-term liver damage. Any other recommendations for keeping him in comfort on his way out?
Second Question - he's in a 5 gal. I was wondering if stocking 4 or so African Dwarf Frogs after he passes will be ok. I've been looking around online and most say 1 gal. per frog - but we all know how the internet is with novelty aquatic pets and their stocking advice....
I've had a betta for about 5 1/2 years now. From what I understand, that's a respectable lifespan for them, and he's beginning to REALLY show his age. His activity level has been in decline for the past year or so, but just yesterday,he began to prop himself up on floating plants and just....sit there....
I'm hoping for a peaceful passing. I've been putting a small dose of melafix in his PWCs and doing more of them, trying to keep him healthy since his scales seem to be shedding. I've heard that melafix is bad, but I figure at this point, the benefits of a little bacterial medication outweigh the dangers of long-term liver damage. Any other recommendations for keeping him in comfort on his way out?
Second Question - he's in a 5 gal. I was wondering if stocking 4 or so African Dwarf Frogs after he passes will be ok. I've been looking around online and most say 1 gal. per frog - but we all know how the internet is with novelty aquatic pets and their stocking advice....