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My betta just killed and ate one of the cherry shrimp I put in his tank

I'm wondering if these spots on him are some kind of black spot disease or just naturally occurring pigments. The shopkeeper assured me the fish is healthy, but I'm not entirely convinced - maybe he just wants to make a sale. I've had the fish since it had these spots, and I'm trying to do what's ...

Thanks for all the input, really appreciate it. I guess it's a mixed bag, some people fast their bettas and others don't. I'll just have to observe my betta and see what works best for him.

And yeah, he's in a jar, but I do frequent water changes, so that's taken care of. He's actually looking ...

I've been fasting my male betta once a week for over a month now. He always seems super hungry on fasting days, kicking up gravel like crazy. I'm worried he might hurt himself doing that. I've been doing this for a while, but I'd love to hear from others - what's your experience with fasting your ...