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Those Neolamprologus leleupi are gorgeous, Emeraldsea.

It's possible this could be columnaris, I'm not entirely sure though. Having a school of at least 6 tetras would be ideal, as it is now with just two I'm worried it might be stressing your betta. Is the tank fully cycled, and do you have any recent readings for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels ...

I'm glad you're aware that Melafix and Bettafix aren't good for labyrinth fish like bettas and gouramies. For finrot, daily water changes are a great natural medicine, but there's another option you could try - aquarium salt. However, considering your betta's on his own in a 5-gallon tank with long ...

Considering an alternative, you might want to look into a sponge filter.

It's possible that it could be a tumor, I'm not sure though. I feel for you, my betta Candy is dealing with dropsy right now, so I can imagine how worried you must be about Sushi. I think it's best to wait for @coltin and other members to chime in, they might have more insight into what's going on ...

That driftwood is stunning, I'm literally drooling over it, lol. Would be perfect for my future loaches, the hiding spots and rough texture would be ideal for them.

Honestly, I've never seen such a lovely piece of driftwood. Did you get it from Pets at Home?

I was thinking of giving my betta, Hank, a special treat today - a tiny bit of boiled egg. However, someone raised a concern that it might not be the best idea. I tried searching online, but all I found were results about betta fry, so I'm hoping our experienced betta keepers here can offer some ...

juicebox wrote: ↑Wed Mar 26, 2025 2:51 pm Boiled egg yolks are often used as a nutritious food source for fry, so it's likely safe for your betta in moderation.

Haven't come across that before, interesting idea.

Honestly, I'm stumped on this one, Rizen. I don't have a clue about boiled eggs for bettas, I've never tried it myself, but I'm curious to know the answer now.