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I've got the same lights on a 40 breeder. Tried 12 hours but got algae city. Dialed it back to 8 with a 1-hour ramp. Corals seem chill, but my Goniopora's kinda fussy. Maybe it's the spectrum?

Aquarium salt is pretty awesome, it's an astringent that fights bacteria. It also helps reduce stress on the fish, which is a big plus.

I'm inclined to think it's an injury. Considering the parameters you've got, I'd recommend doing 50% water changes daily for the next week. Adding some aquarium salt could be beneficial - 1 tablespoon per gallon of dechlorinated water should do the trick. Just make sure to dissolve the salt first ...

Could be a fungus issue, does it have a fuzzy appearance.

I've had him for a while now. What I'm really trying to figure out is what's going on with his health. You asked about the pH, GH, and KH - I can check those for you. To be honest, I haven't checked them recently but I can give you the readings from my last water test.


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Your betta's color change and the gray on his face don't seem too out of the ordinary for these fish, but the fin and tail rot are definitely concerning. I'm wondering, did you do daily 70% water changes during the salt treatment? If not, I'd say that's a pretty crucial step you might've missed, and ...

Contact your water department to see if they use Chloramine. You can also get a Seachem Free & Total Ammonia Test Kit - it'll show you the actual ammonia levels. The API Master Test Kit we usually use can detect ammonium as ammonia, but the Seachem test kit is more accurate for actual ammonia.

I'd suggest checking your tap water - it could be ammonium instead of ammonia, and that's not as bad for your fish.

I've had the pleasure of owning a Cambodkento4 female, and I must say, she was absolutely stunning. Another breed that caught my eye is the Armageddon - their colors are truly breathtaking.

I'm totally a fan of the mustard gas coloration. I had a beautiful purple betta that I just lost, and he was such a sweetheart. As for tail types, I'm not picky as long as they're not fin-nippers - that's just a bonus. Double tails are really pretty to me, they add some extra flair without being too ...