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by duskrose
Fri Jan 31, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: can you identify my betta
Replies: 10
Views: 1862

Re: can you identify my betta

Giggletons wrote: Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:11 am Halfmoon's a possibility, but I've also seen some crowntails that resemble that shape, might need a better look at his fins when they're fully open to be sure.
He's a stunner, I agree with you guys, halfmoon's a good call, beautiful colors on him.
by duskrose
Thu Jan 23, 2025 6:52 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: betta's unusual behavior
Replies: 14
Views: 3805

Re: betta's unusual behavior

Check the bottle of your water conditioner to see if it removes chlorine and chloramine. If not, your betta might be dealing with chlorine poisoning on top of everything else. You'll need a dechlorinator to get rid of the chlorine, and I highly recommend Seachem Prime - it not only removes chlorine ...
by duskrose
Thu Jan 23, 2025 11:23 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: betta's unusual behavior
Replies: 14
Views: 3805

Re: betta's unusual behavior


It seems like he might be dealing with ammonia poisoning, his symptoms are pretty telling.


happyone is right, if your tank wasn't cycled, it's likely filled with toxic ammonia. Don't worry about learning about cycling just yet, we can get to that later. For now, do a 75% water change with ...
by duskrose
Thu Jan 23, 2025 3:53 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: betta's unusual behavior
Replies: 14
Views: 3805

Re: betta's unusual behavior

Hey, I'm really sorry to hear your betta's not doing great. Do you have a water testing kit? If so, could you please share the nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia levels? Also, some pics of the tank itself would be super helpful. Are there any tankmates with your betta? And did you cycle the tank when you ...