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by embera
Wed Apr 23, 2025 5:41 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: information on raising baby bettas
Replies: 11
Views: 44

Re: information on raising baby bettas


A few questions about these cuties...

I spotted them at Petco and had never seen them before - they're about an inch long, not counting their fins. Any thoughts on how old these little guys might be, and is it possible to determine their sex or type of Betta at this age? Being young, I'm ...
by embera
Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:34 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: information on raising baby bettas
Replies: 11
Views: 44

Re: information on raising baby bettas


A few questions about these cuties...

I spotted them at Petco and had never seen them before - they're about an inch long, not counting their fins. Any thoughts on how old these little guys might be, and is it possible to determine their sex or type of Betta at this age? Being young, I'm ...
by embera
Thu Mar 06, 2025 1:08 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Help for a very sick betta
Replies: 9
Views: 6098

Re: Help for a very sick betta


So glad to hear you're trying to help this little guy out - I'm a bit late to the party, but I had to chime in. Laying on his side doesn't necessarily mean swim bladder, you know. I'd recommend checking out this site for some helpful info on betta diseases: bettatalk.com/betta_diseases.htm. It's ...
by embera
Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: betta care: advice on salt baths
Replies: 10
Views: 2403

Re: betta care: advice on salt baths


For a salt bath, I'd say go with 1 tablespoon per gallon of water - that way, you can leave Seth in for as long as needed. Now, if you want to do a salt dip, it's a different story - 4 tablespoons per gallon, but only for up to 30 minutes, and keep a super close eye on him, if he starts to ...