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by Fablet
Sat May 17, 2025 3:00 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Is my fish suffering from fin rot?
Replies: 4
Views: 26

Re: Is my fish suffering from fin rot?

I appreciate the concern about the plastic plants - I've had them in there for a while, and I'm not sure if they're the culprit. As for the holes and edges on Willard's fins, I do notice some discoloration, it's more of a brownish tint around the damaged areas. His fins are definitely looking ...
by Fablet
Sun May 04, 2025 12:05 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: are you a betta breeder?
Replies: 0
Views: 34

are you a betta breeder?

I've finally given in to the urge to get another betta. The tank's already been purchased, but it's going to sit idle until I sort out the issue with my current betta's tank. I'm waiting on a new filter to arrive, which should hopefully resolve the slime problem we're experiencing.

I've ordered a 5 ...
by Fablet
Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:41 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: breeding and caring for betta fish
Replies: 4
Views: 1983

Re: breeding and caring for betta fish


Do you have a plan for the fry once they're hatched. Got space for potentially 100 new fish.

You'll need to separate them, especially the males, around 6 weeks in. That's just how it works with breeding.

I'm not against breeding, but if you're gonna do it, get the good stuff. Don't just throw ...
by Fablet
Tue Jan 28, 2025 7:37 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Chronic fin rot - nothing is working
Replies: 1
Views: 3889

Re: Chronic fin rot - nothing is working


Watson, my rescue betta, has been through a lot - he's got a bent spine, but it doesn't seem to bother him much. Stress from my recent move caused him to chomp off a chunk of his tail. It's been slowly growing back over the past four months, but he's had fin rot the entire time. I've tried various ...
by Fablet
Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:46 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: helping a betta in distress
Replies: 12
Views: 8215

Re: helping a betta in distress

florabug wrote: Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:02 am I'm basically telling you, you're heading down a slippery slope. I've got MTS, I speak fluent fish, and honestly, I'm not sure I'm sane anymore. I'm trying to warn you, don't end up like me, I'm a fish-obsessed mess.
You're gonna end up like me, with a huge tank taking over your room.
by Fablet
Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:53 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Acting strange today, sitting on the floor and not being active
Replies: 2
Views: 3604

Re: Acting strange today, sitting on the floor and not being active

Hey there and welcome to the forum, I'm glad you're here. To help your betta, we'll need some info from you.

Have you made any recent changes to your tank, like adding a new plant or some chemical additive?

Is your betta's color looking okay, or is he slightly bloated? What's the condition of ...
by Fablet
Fri Dec 27, 2024 1:33 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: How to care for java moss
Replies: 3
Views: 5188

How to care for java moss

I've got some java moss on the way from Zorchzon and I'm excited to get it in my tank. I'm planning to use it on my terracotta pot cave ornament to cover up the visible bits. I've attached anubias to my ornaments and driftwood with a safe super glue before, but I've never worked with java moss. To ...
by Fablet
Tue Jun 25, 2024 4:06 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: helping a betta with fin rot
Replies: 7
Views: 2271

Re: helping a betta with fin rot


I just rescued a betta from Walmart - I know, I know, it's a gamble, but I couldn't resist. This little guy was stuck on a back shelf, his vibrant blue water had turned clear, and he was literally starving. To make matters worse, he's got a nasty case of fin rot. I've had my fair share of happy ...
by Fablet
Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:23 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: betta wound?
Replies: 11
Views: 3922

Re: betta wound?


i'm really worried about my betta, he's got this open wound on his side and it's been getting bigger. i first saw it last week when i was doing a water change and there was blood in the container i had him in. i've been using betafix and changing 1/4 of the water every day to keep everything clean ...
by Fablet
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:06 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: betta wound?
Replies: 11
Views: 3922

Re: betta wound?


i'm really worried about my betta, he's got this open wound on his side and it's been getting bigger. i first saw it last week when i was doing a water change and there was blood in the container i had him in. i've been using betafix and changing 1/4 of the water every day to keep everything clean ...