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- Sat Dec 14, 2024 12:30 pm
- Forum: Bettas
- Topic: help with betta fin rot and the nitrogen cycle
- Replies: 10
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Re: help with betta fin rot and the nitrogen cycle
I'm really struggling to get my tank cycled and I'm worried about my betta's health. I've had him for a month now and he's been in a 5.5 gallon tank. He had fin rot, but I managed to get it under control and even saw some new growth on his fins. However, his fins are starting to get worse again. I ...
- Sat Dec 14, 2024 10:43 am
- Forum: Bettas
- Topic: help with betta fin rot and the nitrogen cycle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2963
Re: help with betta fin rot and the nitrogen cycle
I'm definitely considering adding some live plants to help with the ammonia levels. I just haven't had a chance to get any yet with the quarantine and all. I'm thinking some Java moss or Anacharis might do the trick.
I see what you mean about the water changes, I didn't think about needing some ...
I see what you mean about the water changes, I didn't think about needing some ...
- Sat Dec 14, 2024 7:05 am
- Forum: Bettas
- Topic: help with betta fin rot and the nitrogen cycle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2963
Re: help with betta fin rot and the nitrogen cycle
Hi, thanks for the kind words about my betta. I'm really struggling to get things right for him, and I appreciate you taking the time to help.
I didn't do a fishless cycle before getting him - I've been trying to cycle the tank with him in it, which I know isn't ideal. I've had him for a month now ...
I didn't do a fishless cycle before getting him - I've been trying to cycle the tank with him in it, which I know isn't ideal. I've had him for a month now ...
- Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:27 pm
- Forum: Bettas
- Topic: is my new betta at the top of the tank?
- Replies: 13
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Re: is my new betta at the top of the tank?
I just got my new male black orchid betta and I'm beyond excited, but also super nervous. Yesterday was a disaster - I brought home this adorable tiny veiltail female betta, but she didn't make it past an hour. I'm pretty sure it was my fault, so I double-checked my heater and filter today, and I ...