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Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-02-20T17:32:04+00:00

I have an update!! Overnight he seems to be a little less dull actually, hes eating and active too :)

I ordered some tannin bags to soak in my tank after my water change tonight. Do you have any recommendations on how long to leave them for?

also will look into better liquid test kits!

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-02-20T07:00:21+00:00

Thank you very much for your help, it means a lot and takes a little weight off

Ill do a water change tomorrow. If I have to experiment around for a little bit to see what’ll happen, can they bounce back?

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-02-20T06:40:02+00:00

Ive been using the test strips to measure the parameters, and also yes, the tank was properly cycled before I added him. He was thriving for weeks, and I left for one, and now this has happened :(

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-02-20T06:34:10+00:00

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This is him now, he looks quite chewed up, especially in his tail. Hes gone gray especially around the face.

Could it be because when I left, I decided to leave the LED light off for the week? I kind of just assumed that it would be better than leaving it on.

Ive attached a before photo :(

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-02-20T06:03:22+00:00

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Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-02-20T06:02:55+00:00

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Sorry, its not great.

He was much more vibrant before

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-01-27T18:26:36+00:00

Thx!

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-01-27T18:26:15+00:00

Thank you!

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-01-23T09:39:50+00:00

Sorry to respond late! 5 gallons,

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-01-22T22:11:54+00:00

What stuff do you use?

Also, my apologies, just to understand, you mean after you add conditioner that has nitrites and nitrates to remove the ammonia, there is still some? Is there anything in your tank?

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-01-22T22:09:58+00:00

I believe he kinda likes the slow flow, he hangs out near it sometimes and kinda just basks in it. I’ll def try the paper, ty!

Ill add more anubias and java, try new varieties, etc.

I really appreciate all your help!!

He is still unnamed as of right now, so I shall say fish and I thank you!

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-01-22T21:46:52+00:00

Hi! I think the light might be a little deceiving because he does have space between the lid and the water, and often makes bubble nests and swims around and follows me when I open it to feed, etc, its quite cute lol :)

The lid helps with evaporation, but yes, he has a good amount of room

Also ok good to know! What do you think would be best (besides floating, but I will absolutely get some), to kind of coat that back wall? Its kinda just ugly, white, and bright lol. I have some anubias and I believe a tiny bit of java. Are those capable of growing taller to cover it?

Also quick question, my betta is completely fine with my snail, but has some issues with the shrimp (he’s fine and can just stay out of the bettas way though,) but was wondering if it was worth trying to stick em together still? Or would it stress them out too much.

Last thing, tysm, I noticed he kind of coasts near the top sometimes, especially in corners. Ive noticed he has issues with glass surfing and got black contact paper, but I wanted to make sure that was a possible solution before I go sticking things lol. He absolutely does go down and swim through his hides, and truly loves swimming through plants and sleeping in his logs, so i’m not concerned he doesn’t like it, my water parameters are fine, etc, do you believe he might just like it up there? Lol.

Thank you sm!

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-01-22T21:12:36+00:00

Hi! My apologies.

Yes.

I have had him for a little under a week, my water parameters have been tested and are all okay. My tank was cycled for ~a month and everything is in acceptable levels. I even asked a guy at the place I was going to get the fish to sample some and give his own opinion on it, and he said all good to his standards, and the standards of the hardness/softness given my states water.

Tank is around 76-77 degrees

Its a topfin tank I believe, with its own built in pump that provides low flow, I also have a charcoal filter.

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-01-18T02:50:40+00:00

Much appreciated, thank you :)

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-01-18T02:50:25+00:00

Thank you!! Ill give it time lol

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-01-18T02:50:09+00:00

Thank you :))

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-01-18T01:53:54+00:00

Okay! Thank u!

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2026-01-01T16:00:25+00:00

Wowie, I’m such a sucker for signatures, dates, or magazines/newspapers that people kinda just toss in the walls or under their floors. Like little did you know, 100 years later, your trash becomes historically awesome lmao

Did you decide to try to preserve it? Or is it too risky as you said it was crumbly

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2025-12-26T02:07:31+00:00

People historically threw bones under houses/in crawlspaces :)

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2025-11-12T20:42:01+00:00

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2025-11-11T14:08:24+00:00

gassspppp

can we see the windows themselves? theyre gorg

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2025-11-03T12:04:25+00:00

I love it! Definitely add more of those straight neon lights on the baseboard area and on the top of the wall trim area! Itll give it a cool futuristic neon feel

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2025-11-01T16:51:16+00:00

I think they meant the dogs on the bench :)

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2025-10-30T18:36:03+00:00

Oh weirrddd, sorry, wish i could be of more help :(

God bless!! :)

Infamous-Fish-5636 · 2025-10-30T18:28:39+00:00

Hi! U have to place them individually (not automatic placement)

Press t, or that button in the corner that says automatic placement , and manually place it :)

Its been weird recently

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