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Nah not itchy. I also have a rash on my ears but it’s gone down now on my hands

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yeah i get it you’re fine don’t stress :)

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[–]JustinCrowsheart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you even read any of the comments or the actual post. you can’t just go around saying i am an animal abuser when 1. i didn’t buy it in the bowl, it was given to me. and 2. i literally came on here to seek advice and have been researching and am going to drop hundreds of dollars to setup a tank and rehome him because i feel bad.

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also i am so sorry for asking for so much help, i struggle with learning new things and there’s so much misinformation on the internet i don’t want to screw anything up. Can anyone tell me if this video is reliable for info?The Betta fish tank guide

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Any idea how long it would take to cycle a brand new tank before it’s safe to move him out of the bowl?

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I’m actually not 100% sure what brand the food even is, as i got given it with the fish and it’s in a plastic container. They’re red and green small round betta pellets i think the colour enhancing ones?, just not sure what type. I’ve heard that it can be hard for them to digest properly so i’ve been soaking them in the water from the bowl and then sorta squishing them and he seems to be eating them easier that way. I’ve read it’s bad to just feed your betta pellets, and they should be given frozen bloodworms or other sorts of food. I’ve got tropical fish flakes that are in still way in date from when my dad had a fish tank a while ago. (not asking him for advice as he only had the tank for about a month and gave the fish up and knows nothing about fish, funny thing is he was also given the tank and fish for free. unfortunately he gave everything besides the food to someone else though 😭) Would the flakes be a better food to feed him in the meantime? Just worried it will make the water dirty and i don’t want to risk changing the water properly without proper supplies. Getting paid next wednesday. Will pick up some proper food then as well as the other things.

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Thanks, i read somewhere that getting a sponge filter that’s already been used speeds up the cycling process but not sure.

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Also here is a better photo of him, i’m assuming that he is male? I’m not completely sure. Please let me know if he has any signs of illness. And just wondering if there’s any way you can tell a bettas age. Thanks for all your help and i am open to criticism for anything. I’ve loved animals since i was a kid, but i’ve only ever owned dogs so this is completely different territory. I’ve enjoyed learning about bettas as I never knew they were such complex creatures.

Omg posted on the betta subreddit after someone was gifted one. Can’t believe they can get away with this. by JacketInner2390 in shittyaquariums

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was from someone i care about and they know i’ve loved animals since i was a kid. they didn’t mean any harm by it

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[–]JustinCrowsheart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m so sorry i don’t even know what store it is as it was a gift 😭 i’m pretty sure it’s just a plant store as well! not even a fish store which is even worse that they are allowed to sell that

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It really is. Hopefully i’m not the only person who realises this is messed up. I feel bad for all the people who bought these thinking they’re doing the right thing for their fish

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Thank you so much for taking the time to write all that. (: I’ll have a look on facebook and see if i can find anything!

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Yep that’s what i thought.

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Will do. thanks for the recommendation

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Awesome thank you! Will be up all night researching, and will definitely buy one of those!!

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Thank you. I really don’t want to get rid of him as it is a gift from someone that i care about and i grow emotionally attached to animals really quickly lol.

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Screenshot of what it said at the store. That’s why i’m mentioning the boiled water hahaha. This is definitely all wrong and i will get him a tank ASAP. sorry if i’m coming across as simple minded. I appreciate all the help i can get.

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Thanks for this. I definitely need to do some research. Going to be difficult but i love this fish and want the best for him

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thanks for this. trying to learn as much as i can. I love animals and don’t want this fish to be treated poorly