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Hi and welcome to the forum. I'm having trouble seeing the issue on the pictures you provided, could you possibly post another one that focuses on the tail area? That would really help me get a better look.

I'd like to try and help you troubleshoot this. One thing you could attempt is gently ...

Hi bronzor, sorry to hear you're having issues with your fish. It sounds like fin or tail rot to me, judging from what you've described. I'd recommend checking out a local pet store or Walmart for treatment options. They usually have stuff for fin rot that can help clear it up. If you're still ...

Hey, so I've got this one fish and I'm really struggling to figure out what's going on with its tail. I've had it for a bit now, and initially I kept it in a fish bowl - I basically did everything wrong from the start.

Recently, it was looking pretty rough, so I decided to do some research and ...

Tank size is 3.5 gallons. It's got a heater, temperature is around 78 degrees. Yes, it has a filter, and the current seems fine to me - my betta likes swimming through it. I'm not sure if the tank is cycled, I tried to cycle it but I'm not really sure what I'm doing.

I change the water daily, 25 ...

Hi and welcome to the forum. I'm having trouble seeing the issue on the pictures you provided, could you possibly post another one that focuses on the tail area? That would really help me get a better look.

I'd like to try and help you troubleshoot this. One thing you could attempt is gently ...

Hey, so I've got this one fish and I'm really struggling to figure out what's going on with its tail. I've had it for a bit now, and initially I kept it in a fish bowl - I basically did everything wrong from the start.

Recently, it was looking pretty rough, so I decided to do some research and ...

10 ppm's fine for most LPS and softies. If you're not seeing algae outbreaks, you're golden. Just keep it consistent.

Jazzlyn wrote: ↑Tue Apr 22, 2025 5:51 pm I'm kinda new to this, but my LFS guy said to dose iodine for Zoanthids. Is that legit or just upsell? My tank's tiny, 20 gallons.

Nope, don't dose what you don't test. Iodine can crash a tank if you overdo it. Stick to water changes for now.

You can save a ton by mixing your own saltwater instead of buying premade. I use Instant Ocean, which is cheap in bulk, and a refractometer to check salinity. Also, DIY rock structures with dry rock and epoxy cut decor costs. What's your current salt mix?