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by starweave
Tue Jan 28, 2025 1:04 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Betta fin loss assistance needed
Replies: 1
Views: 2928

Re: Betta fin loss assistance needed

It definitely looks like fin rot to me. Can you tell me more about your tank setup - what's the size and how often do you do water changes? Also, what are your current water parameters? If you get those things dialed in, his colors should start to pop once he's in ideal conditions.
by starweave
Sun May 19, 2024 12:33 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Can betta fish live with shrimp?
Replies: 8
Views: 2734

Re: Can betta fish live with shrimp?


I've been thinking about keeping a male betta with some cherry shrimp, but I'm worried he'll see them as food or I'll need a massive tank. I recently picked up a few cherry shrimp and decided to try one in my betta tank - the other three went in my main tank. The betta went after the shrimp right ...
by starweave
Sat May 18, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Can betta fish live with shrimp?
Replies: 8
Views: 2734

Re: Can betta fish live with shrimp?

It's possible, but the betta's personality plays a huge role since they're naturally predatory. Yours seems to prefer being alone, which is pretty typical for a betta. On a side note, the top layers of his tank are looking a bit bare. I'd suggest adding some taller plants, floating plants, or a ...
by starweave
Sat May 18, 2024 6:33 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Having trouble keeping him healthy
Replies: 9
Views: 2585

Re: Having trouble keeping him healthy

Diamond eye is pretty common in fluxeon scale bettas. The condition's gonna cause blindness, but lots of fish with it live long lives. Since he's got it, I'd say just keep things consistent - don't change his decor, and feed him in the same spot, maybe even give him a signal to let him know it's ...
by starweave
Sat May 18, 2024 5:43 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Having trouble keeping him healthy
Replies: 9
Views: 2585

Re: Having trouble keeping him healthy

I'm pretty sure he's got diamond eye, where the scales grow over the betta's eyes and it's basically incurable.
by starweave
Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:51 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: identifying the black spot issue
Replies: 3
Views: 1313

Re: identifying the black spot issue

I'm pretty sure that's just his natural coloration. I think you'll know if it's something to worry about soon enough, like if his colors start changing.
by starweave
Sat Dec 09, 2023 6:17 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: can betta fish change color?
Replies: 2
Views: 852

Re: can betta fish change color?

Color changes can happen, but they're not a sure thing.
by starweave
Tue May 23, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: using kanaplex with api fin and body cure
Replies: 4
Views: 1359

Re: using kanaplex with api fin and body cure

To effectively tackle Moo's fin rot, I'd suggest taking a step back to identify the root cause, which will help prevent future occurrences. Increased water changes have been known to cure fin rot in some cases, especially if the issue isn't too severe. However, to provide more tailored advice, it'd ...