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by fluxx
Wed May 21, 2025 5:01 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: dealing with aiptasia
Replies: 12
Views: 135

Re: dealing with aiptasia

Thanks for the tips, everyone. Gonna try Aiptasia-X and keep an eye on phosphates. Appreciate the help!
by fluxx
Wed May 21, 2025 8:54 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: dealing with aiptasia
Replies: 12
Views: 135

dealing with aiptasia

I've got aiptasia popping up in my 40-gallon reef tank. Tried peppermint shrimp but they didn't touch it. What's the best way to handle this without nuking my Zoanthids?
by fluxx
Sat May 03, 2025 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guppy quarantine duration?
Replies: 11
Views: 130

Re: Guppy quarantine duration?

I've always done a month just to be safe. Better to wait than risk introducing something nasty to the main tank. Plus, gives you time to observe their behavior.
by fluxx
Fri Dec 06, 2024 4:31 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: finding pretty bettas at petco
Replies: 13
Views: 2064

Re: finding pretty bettas at petco

FinLass_8 wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:13 pm I feel terrible for those bettas, they're such stunning creatures and yet they're stuck in those tiny cups. I was taken aback when I saw koi bettas at Petco - it was quite a surprise.
No need to apologize, feel free to share your thoughts in this thread.
by fluxx
Fri Dec 06, 2024 1:33 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: finding pretty bettas at petco
Replies: 13
Views: 2064

Re: finding pretty bettas at petco

I've been on the hunt for cube aquariums, but I stumbled upon something interesting - bettas actually thrive in tanks with more surface area and a rectangular shape. I'm really drawn to the idea of having a tank with a betta, some corys, and a few shrimp - sounds like a lovely combo. Guess I've got ...
by fluxx
Thu Dec 05, 2024 11:38 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: finding pretty bettas at petco
Replies: 13
Views: 2064

Re: finding pretty bettas at petco


I feel terrible for those bettas, they're such stunning creatures and yet they're stuck in those tiny cups. I was taken aback when I saw koi bettas at Petco - it was quite a surprise.


Thanks so much, it's really stunning. I recently came across a male blood red betta at Petco, it was even ...
by fluxx
Thu Dec 05, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: finding pretty bettas at petco
Replies: 13
Views: 2064

Re: finding pretty bettas at petco

FinLass_8 wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:13 pm I feel terrible for those bettas, they're such stunning creatures and yet they're stuck in those tiny cups. I was taken aback when I saw koi bettas at Petco - it was quite a surprise.
I'm curious, what's the breed of the second betta in the pics? It's really pretty.