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by lushly
Thu May 22, 2025 1:27 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Best Plants for Soft Water
Replies: 15
Views: 52

Re: Best Plants for Soft Water

Yo, I've got soft water too, and my Bacopa Caroliniana is thriving. It's kinda slow-growing, but it's chill with the low pH. Just gotta give it some time to settle in, ya know?
by lushly
Fri Jul 26, 2024 5:36 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Common issues with betta fish
Replies: 11
Views: 3244

Re: Common issues with betta fish

You gotta show us some tank pics now. I had a close call with one of my guys, sucked him up with the siphon hose during a water change, 10mm hose, still can't believe it.
by lushly
Thu Jul 25, 2024 11:12 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Common issues with betta fish
Replies: 11
Views: 3244

Re: Common issues with betta fish

Oh no, poor little guy
by lushly
Thu Jul 25, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Common issues with betta fish
Replies: 11
Views: 3244

Re: Common issues with betta fish

Hi again, thanks for the reply. Just got some new info, turns out I don't have Congo tetras after all - it was a labeling mix-up at the pet store. I actually have Pristella tetras. As for the fish division, they're each in their respective halves of the tank. I've only got one catfish now, the other ...
by lushly
Thu Jul 25, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Common issues with betta fish
Replies: 11
Views: 3244

Re: Common issues with betta fish

Hi, thanks for the reply. I appreciate your help in figuring out what's going on with Bleu.

The filter is an Aqueon Quietflow 20. I know I said it was a 15g tank, but to be honest, it's a divided 30g - I just have it set up that way for my two bettas.

For water changes, I usually just top off the ...
by lushly
Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Common issues with betta fish
Replies: 11
Views: 3244

Common issues with betta fish

I'm dealing with a bit of a mystery with my betta, Bleu - he's been looking pretty puffy for about three weeks now. I've already ruled out dropsy, considering how long it's been going on. I've tried fasting him for a few days, and he's had multiple Epsom salt baths, but nothing seems to be working ...