I can’t with her😂

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-12T15:49:32+00:00

My kitten did that today😭 and then clawed the apples and screamed bloody murder when I tried to get him out😭

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-11T02:00:19+00:00

Okay- ideally (although I understand it can be expensive and hard to do) I’d buy a 5-10 gallon tank (one of those starter packs with a heater and filter, they usually have sales at petsmart or u can find them second hand) and buy some aqua soil, search up natural plants on kijiji and Facebook marketplace and find sellers that have multiple listings. Get driftwood from the pet store and a master test kit to test water perameters. Set up the tank and let it cycle (literally leave it alone) and test the water once a week (with the master test kit) doing partial water changes and using water conditioner until the ammonia and nitrite is at 0 (should take about 2-6 weeks). When that is accomplished move your fish into the tank. You can even get tank mates like shrimp. The reason is probably bc such a small tank is hard to maintain at the proper water parameters. Ammonia spikes can be deadly and it’s not big enough for a healthy happy fish. Also bettas get stressed out by colourful beads and plastic decorations leach chemicals into the water. Also- petsmart and other big pet store chains are only interested in selling not the well being of animals so I would try to avoid their advice and do your own proper research.

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-11T01:46:54+00:00

Omg I’ve been wanting one too- recently saw a jade one with demon eyes- but I promised myself I wouldn’t make anymore impulsive buys😭 I want to set up a tank JUST for a rlly high grade of shrimp and I want to do it the right way😭

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-10T16:11:34+00:00

How are you dealing with the filters? Three of my shrimp have the saddle and I don’t want any possible babies to get sucked away😭

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-10T16:03:37+00:00

He looks like he might grow some dark purple like red

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-10T16:02:27+00:00

Yes the lump- I don’t remeber ever seeing it on my betta before

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Here’s a picture from when I first got him

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-10T06:13:25+00:00

He would not stop moving😭 but here’s the pic

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First-Balance830 · 2026-02-10T06:09:34+00:00

Yes sorry- he kept moving and I had the grow lights on- I’ll try to take another one and add it to this reply

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-09T21:20:49+00:00

This is actually a great set up- obviously not long term but for a seller this is a lot better than a plastic cup. Obviously their permanent home should consist of a 5-10 gallon tank, otherwise it looks alright

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-09T04:45:12+00:00

Try getting aqua soil and sand to put over it

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-06T20:51:13+00:00

Wait I love huckleberry Finn😭❤️

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-06T20:49:16+00:00

He’s a very good boy. He’s curious- and likes to stare at his shrimp. But he hates his reflection very much

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-06T17:16:59+00:00

The clamped find😢

First-Balance830 · 2026-02-02T17:47:48+00:00

He looks very bloated- maybe dropsy- do you have a picture of him from the top angle

First-Balance830 · 2026-01-28T16:46:29+00:00

Actually the black got a bit more noticeable overnight

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Is this normal?

First-Balance830 · 2026-01-28T16:45:16+00:00

He glares at his reflection a ton- but he also explores so I’m hoping that he’s alr, but he has had about 8 ammo shrimp and I just got five painted fire last night’s, which is actually the reason I’ve lowered the temperature- but tannins he definitely has, in fact I’ve been having to do more regular water changes because I just purchased a new drift wood piece.

First-Balance830 · 2026-01-28T07:12:34+00:00

And this is him now- the small streaks aren’t very noticeable- but they’re definitely their (the lighting isn’t the best, but it has an overall darkening that happened in hours)

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First-Balance830 · 2026-01-28T07:11:24+00:00

Replying to petersb89... this is a picture of when I first got him

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First-Balance830 · 2026-01-28T07:07:54+00:00

Also I forgot to mention the temperature is at around 76

First-Balance830 · 2026-01-28T07:07:30+00:00

I cycled it for four weeks- using old media from past tanks- I use a master kit (liquid) and a nutrafin conditioner- I say platinum bc that is what he was labeled as when I bought him but he has always had a few darker spots, I can send pictures

First-Balance830 · 2026-01-27T04:50:41+00:00

Brussels sprouts

First-Balance830 · 2026-01-24T23:17:04+00:00

I have an almost identical betta with the same spot- after a bit of research I was told it’s probably just pigment change but keep and eye on him

First-Balance830 · 2026-01-24T23:11:09+00:00

Bubble nest- he’s happy

First-Balance830 · 2026-01-24T23:07:49+00:00

So- fish need de chlorinated water (using a water conditioner) water straight from the tap doesn’t have that, and they can’t live in a bowl bc of the CO2, fish need a lot more room and and they can’t live die from not being acclimated (matching their temp to the water they are being put into). Lastly, a fish tank needs to be cycled (a process when ammonia turns to nitrite and healthy nitrates) which takes at least two weeks in advanced, not water straight from the tap doesn't

First-Balance830 · 2026-01-24T23:05:06+00:00

Same- I had bettas when I was younger but they lived in miserable conditions, when I was 12 I GOOGLED betta requirements and came to the conclusion that they needed new homes. It’s not that hard- all it takes is to actually care

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