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- Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:52 pm
- Forum: Bettas
- Topic: betta fin rot emergency: help needed
- Replies: 8
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Re: betta fin rot emergency: help needed
I've got to ask, what's the deal with the bottled water you're using? You mean it's not just any old spring water, right? Give me the lowdown, because I've heard not all bottled water is created equal - pH levels can range from 4 to 10, that's a pretty big difference. I just had a look at him and I ...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:30 pm
- Forum: Bettas
- Topic: betta fin rot emergency: help needed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2206
Re: betta fin rot emergency: help needed
I used Sam's Choice purified drinking water, and I made sure to condition and treat it properly since it was mixed with tap water.
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:57 pm
- Forum: Bettas
- Topic: betta fin rot emergency: help needed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2206
Re: betta fin rot emergency: help needed
I just read about betta safe and I'm freaking out - I looked at my betta and today I saw a huge tear in his fin. I'm doing a 50% water change right now, hoping it'll get rid of some of the betta fix I've been using. I mixed in some bottled water too, I really hope this helps him because he's getting ...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:57 am
- Forum: Bettas
- Topic: betta fin rot emergency: help needed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2206
Re: betta fin rot emergency: help needed
I'm going to be honest with you, since your filter isn't cycled yet, you're going to have to do a ton of water changes. I'd highly recommend getting test kits for ammonia and nitrite so you can figure out exactly how much water you need to change, but if you don't have those, I'd say change at ...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:34 am
- Forum: Bettas
- Topic: betta fin rot emergency: help needed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2206
betta fin rot emergency: help needed
I just got this male betta a little over a week ago, and he was in a 1.5 gal bowl. Two days ago, I moved him to a 3.5 gallon tank with a filter and heater, my thermometer says the temp is at 81 degrees. I've noticed a black outline on his tail and it kinda looks like the ends of his fins are a bit ...