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by florapix
Fri May 16, 2025 11:13 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: A betta with fin rot
Replies: 2
Views: 3

A betta with fin rot

I got my Betta almost a year ago, and he was in rough shape - fin rot and Popeye. I treated him with Betta fix right away, and it helped a lot with the Popeye and fin rot. The swelling from the Popeye went down almost completely after daily water changes, except for a little bit, and the white ...
by florapix
Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:25 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: can i keep goniopora with sps?
Replies: 8
Views: 113

Re: can i keep goniopora with sps?

Cyphastrea's a solid pick. Just give it shade if your lights are strong. Mine colored up best under the overhang of a rock, PAR around 150.
by florapix
Sun Apr 20, 2025 9:02 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: can i keep goniopora with sps?
Replies: 8
Views: 113

Re: can i keep goniopora with sps?

Goniopora need low flow and dirtier water than SPS. If you're running ULNS, they'll struggle. Mine thrived after I bumped nitrates to 5 ppm and fed Reef Roids twice a week. But yeah, watch for aggression.
by florapix
Fri Apr 04, 2025 12:20 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: I struggle with plant care and keep killing my plants
Replies: 8
Views: 4111

Re: I struggle with plant care and keep killing my plants

I've got a Zorchzon sword that's like a tank. Never had an issue with it. You might want to give one a shot, see if it's your plant-killing nemesis' kryptonite.
by florapix
Fri Mar 28, 2025 12:17 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: What's the best way to care for my houseplant?
Replies: 4
Views: 3296

Re: What's the best way to care for my houseplant?

I appreciate the suggestions. I've actually been on the hunt for Vallisneria for a while now, but unfortunately, none of the local fish stores in my area carry it. Does anyone know of a reputable online store that sells Vallisneria?

I'll also be looking into Hygrophila, thanks for the tip.
by florapix
Thu Mar 27, 2025 8:48 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: What's the best way to care for my houseplant?
Replies: 4
Views: 3296

What's the best way to care for my houseplant?

I'm looking to add a few more plants to my 29-gallon tank. I'd love some suggestions for low to medium light plants. I've got sand with root tablets, so that should work for most plants. Currently, I've got Bacopa monnieri, Aponogeton madagascariensis, some Lemnaceae, Anubias, Marimos, Zorchzon ...
by florapix
Wed Mar 05, 2025 11:31 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: care and feeding of a blind betta
Replies: 5
Views: 5504

Re: care and feeding of a blind betta

It's really tough to pinpoint the issue without knowing your water parameters. Would you be able to take a water sample to your local fish store to get it tested?
by florapix
Wed Mar 05, 2025 10:34 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: care and feeding of a blind betta
Replies: 5
Views: 5504

Re: care and feeding of a blind betta

What's your tank size, and could you share your current water parameters? Also, would you be able to post a picture of your betta?
by florapix
Sat Feb 15, 2025 12:32 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Fin rot in aquarium fish
Replies: 2
Views: 2636

Re: Fin rot in aquarium fish

I'm pretty sure my friend got the betta when he already had fin rot, and she's been trying to help him recover with those big water changes, but it's been tough for her to get rid of it completely. I figure I can give it a shot for the month I've got him. Thanks for the advice on the salt, I'm ...
by florapix
Sat Feb 15, 2025 11:04 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Fin rot in aquarium fish
Replies: 2
Views: 2636

Fin rot in aquarium fish

I'm taking care of my friend's betta for a month while she's away visiting family. I'm pretty sure the tank is a 5-gallon with a filter and heater, but I don't have all the details on parameters. The betta's not doing great, apparently - shredded fins and all. I'm thinking fin rot, and I know she ...