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That tank in picture #2 is awesome, right? Did your friend actually build it or was it something you found, pretty unique setup.

Your Betta's symptoms do seem to point towards fin rot and possibly a swim bladder issue. Fin rot often stems from poor water quality, so I'd recommend doing 50% water changes daily for about a week or until you notice an improvement.

I'm curious about the bloodworms you're feeding him - are they ...

I think @gripit may have some more insight to share on this, and I'd love to hear their thoughts on the matter, especially considering my tank size and water parameters.

Looks like an Opal Delta Tail to me too. Gorgeous coloration, you scored a great one.

Looks like an Opal to me, maybe delta tail, bit tricky to see in the bag though. He's a pretty little guy, isn't he?

You really can tell, huh. My betta's coloring, I mean.

I absolutely adore either super delta or dumbo ear fin tanks with that gorgeous purple, red, and white coloration. Or, a Crown tail with the stunning mustard gas color is just as amazing. I'm also a huge fan of halfmoon dumbo ear fin tanks - the possibilities are endless. Kudos to you, FinFan, for ...

That's fantastic news about Saturn's bubble nest. I completely get how pets can be a huge stress reliever - I've definitely found that with my own fish too.

@daintree, I'd be happy to walk you through the process of breeding betta. First off, you'll want to set up a separate breeding tank with plenty of plants and a heater to keep the water at around 82-85°F.

As for the bubble nest, that's a great sign, but you'll want to make sure the water quality ...

@oceanway, 5 males, huh. Pointed fins, that's a good call.