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I just got a top floating plant - supposedly frogbit, but it doesn't quite look like it - and I'm trying to do a water change in my small 5-gallon tank. I use a gravel vacuum to clean the gravel while taking out water since I don't have a pump and it'd take out way too much water if I did. The issue ...

It's thriving. Mine's always out, doesn't matter the time. I target feed three times a week and it's full, healthy. I'd say there are far worse signs of bad health than this.

I've taken a closer look at the photos you've attached, and while it's a bit tough to see, I think it's possible that Harry might be dealing with fin rot. I'd recommend giving aquarium salts a shot to see if that helps clear things up.

Since you mentioned Harry is the only fish in the tank, I'm ...