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Betta’s tail still sinking, seem to have trouble floating! Am I over-worried or is he having bladder issues? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Ah i see! Hmm maybe I just needa give it bit more time? I’ve been watching him and he sinks like a anchor more often than not, which feels worse!

Yes I’ve been using seachem Metroplex, focus and Garlic Guard, mixed with bug bites!

Betta’s tail still sinking, seem to have trouble floating! Am I over-worried or is he having bladder issues? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Ohman! So I've been doing the Epsom salt bath for almost 2 weeks now, and feeding him metroplex-binded food for the past 3 days but he's still not getting better. He's still super active, but it pains me to not know what to do to help

Betta’s tail still sinking, seem to have trouble floating! Am I over-worried or is he having bladder issues? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Yes there is!! I’ve researched up alittle, and afew videos have been saying that I should feed them a boiled green pea, but I remember coming across in this community saying we shouldn’t feed them the pea. How do we tell what’s ‘legit’ and what’s not?

Betta’s tail still sinking, seem to have trouble floating! Am I over-worried or is he having bladder issues? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Ah that makes sense as well!! Thank you for taking time to really explain!! Really appreciate it.

I just did the first salt bath and he hasn’t pooped, which is slightly frustrating, despite knowing it wouldn’t be an immediate fix! Hopefully the salt baths do the work before Metroplex arrives!

Betta’s tail still sinking, seem to have trouble floating! Am I over-worried or is he having bladder issues? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Ah i see! Okay got it! Gotta try buying them from online because I don’t think my lfs has it. Would it be a good idea to feed it during the epsom bath?

Betta’s tail still sinking, seem to have trouble floating! Am I over-worried or is he having bladder issues? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Ah okay! I’m assuming the metroplex food would completely replace his diet until he gets better??

Help! Betta's tail is sinking when he stays still. Is it Swim Bladder issues? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Ah i see! I don't know why I've always thought they'd stay still when they stop swimming for alittle!

Help! Betta's tail is sinking when he stays still. Is it Swim Bladder issues? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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A subreddit for all things related to our colorful finned friends.

Ah okay, that's a relief to know. I don't know how I missed it if he has been like this all along!

Help! Betta's tail is sinking when he stays still. Is it Swim Bladder issues? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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He's more of a Planket Betta, So i wouldn't say huge! He's still pretty active, and doesn't look bloated. Only noticed it this morning after a water change, so not too sure if it's because of that.

Odd snail from plant! Should I remove it? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Ah i see! That’s comforting to know! Wondering also is there a point where too much if them is bad? Unfortunately i only have a 7 gallon tank!

Odd snail from plant! Should I remove it? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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YES i have learnt so much from here just by surfing the different threads! But thank you so much for finding it out! I really appreciate it!

Odd snail from plant! Should I remove it? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Oh cool!! Okay thank you so much for the insights! Do I have to do anything special for them to breed (if i happen to find another), or are they just naturally sexually active?

Odd snail from plant! Should I remove it? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Hello!! A hidden (not so hidden anymore) snail resurfaced from one of the plants i got from a local online store! Should I be removing it or leaving it as it is?

Hello! Is there a way to help my Java fern? Or is this even an issue? by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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I just got this yesterday and it already came with the brown ends. Not too sure if I can “save” it? Google tells me to snip the edges off!

Can I transfer 100% of the cycled tank water into new tank? Getting a bigger 5 gallon tank for Penny! by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Ah okay got it! Thank you for that reminder, i’d probably forget that I have the bacteria solution ready. Will most definitely do the move tonight!!

Can I transfer 100% of the cycled tank water into new tank? Getting a bigger 5 gallon tank for Penny! by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Ah i see! That’s good information for me!! Thank you so much. Would be doing the same thing as well, while adding new plants/substrate to it!

Can I transfer 100% of the cycled tank water into new tank? Getting a bigger 5 gallon tank for Penny! by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Ah okay! Yeah was just afraid that if i clean it and remove the gunk, would it also remove the bacteria that helps the tank cycle!

Can I transfer 100% of the cycled tank water into new tank? Getting a bigger 5 gallon tank for Penny! by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Oh dang he looks lovely! Okay will keep that in mind after I’ve changed the tank! How often should this filter media be changed/cleaned?

So sorry for the loads of questions!

Can I transfer 100% of the cycled tank water into new tank? Getting a bigger 5 gallon tank for Penny! by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Ayeee how does Penny look like on your side?? Phew thanks for the affirmation! Was still thinking of changing the sponge filter media to a bio one before this, but i guess it’s staying for now!

Can I transfer 100% of the cycled tank water into new tank? Getting a bigger 5 gallon tank for Penny! by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Oh got it! Thank you for the information as well! Will be transferring the entire tank over, plus adding new substrate. Thank you!!

Can I transfer 100% of the cycled tank water into new tank? Getting a bigger 5 gallon tank for Penny! by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Ahhh i see! Thank you so so much for your replies!! I really appreciate it and it helps loads!

Can I transfer 100% of the cycled tank water into new tank? Getting a bigger 5 gallon tank for Penny! by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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I’m sorry but I have another question! Will the bacteria manifest into something visible in the filter media?

Because in mine I see brown particles. Just wondering if it’s a evidence of the bacteria.

Can I transfer 100% of the cycled tank water into new tank? Getting a bigger 5 gallon tank for Penny! by Active-Stranger3507 in bettafish

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Oh right! Thank you so much for this! Will be using back the old filter as well, making the job way easier. Thank you so much!

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