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I'll pass this thread along to them, they also have another betta around the same age that's doing alright.

I finally managed to get a photo of the fish. It's actually quite impressive that it had the strength to swim up to her hand from the bottom of the tank. The photo shows the rot near the tail pretty clearly. Does anyone have any thoughts on what to do next?

I'll send her the link to this thread so she can see all the advice you've given.

It's about 4 years old, I think, and it's got some rot near the tail. It's somehow managed to build back enough strength to swim, so it's not a case of dead muscles or tissue. They've just set up a filtered tank, but the family's going through a tough time financially - they've had to move in with ...

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The water will be well-oxygenated, thanks to aeration and filtration.

Hey everyone,

I'm setting up a new 25-gallon tank for my betta and I want to make sure I'm giving it the best life possible. I've got some questions to help me make that happen.

Food-wise:
What are some top-notch flake options out there?
Are there any pellet options that really stand out?
For ...

That's Salvina minima. I've got duckweed down to a science - I actually grow it in bleach, it's super resilient. But Salvina minima? No idea, it's a mystery to me.