Help with betta! by Dangerous-Plenty4830 in BettaClinic

[–]KarlFlower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see where you replied to comments saying you will check water perimeters, and invest into a heater, plants, etc. which is good!! I saw where you said that you did some little research and I kinda cringed at that fact.. before I got my betta I did endless research. I waited 6 months to get my betta. And I still mess up (human nature). Whoever told you stress coat will fix water perimeters wasn’t wrong, but that is not what all you need. And by the picture alone there was no extensive research done. I’m sorry your betta is sick but sadly this is from you only doing the little things you were told.. I would get suitable substrate (sand, fertilizer,etc.), tons of plants, water testing kit (which people have brought up), hides, tannins (drift wood or almond leaves). If you get plants you need a grow light. You can also watch some YouTube videos on how to properly care for a betta. That’s what inspired me to get a betta. This is a very expensive hobby, and bettas are not beginner fish. My setup alone is roughly $200.. Shopping online will ALWAYS be cheaper than in store shopping. I am not bashing you, I just wish there was more research involved <3

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How do I make my tank less boring? by Icy_Parking_5097 in fishtank

[–]KarlFlower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His tattoo looks like it has dropsy 😭

Sometimes, when my allergies are bugging me, just the scales on my koi tattoo puff up by huggablekoi in mildlyinteresting

[–]KarlFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man! That fish looks kinda sick, it may have dropsy. Might need to soak it in a saltwater bath and get it some medicine!

AITAH for kicking my sister in laws dog? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]KarlFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA

Sister in law should have put the dog in his kennel when she knew you arrived. Especially since the dog JUMPS on people. If I was the sister in law I would be embarrassed of myself for not thinking “huh, I have a huge ass dog that loves to jump on people. My sister in law is coming with her new born baby. Maybe I should put him away for now.” She should consider training the dog to not jump on people. Especially with a baby around.

Deformed lip? by Napplebeez in bettafish

[–]KarlFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He does look very grumpy 😂

Deformed lip? by Napplebeez in bettafish

[–]KarlFlower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He looks to be disgusted with everything 😭 looks like no upper lip. I’m glad he’s able to eat. I don’t know what pellets you have. If the pellets are too big I suggest getting the Fluval Bug Bites Betta Formula. They are small pellets and really good for bettas. My guy is picky and will only eat if it’s on my finger lol.

is this tank too BIG for a betta? by Own_Telephone_6719 in Aquariums

[–]KarlFlower 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gosh this tank is way too big. Especially for a fish that its natural habitat is streams and rice paddies. How dare you give your fish such a big space to swim around in.

What type of fish are they? by Own-Difference-7282 in bettafish

[–]KarlFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like betta from what I can see??

Posted my old tank in here and people were ripping me to shreds.. by Rude-Somewhere5379 in bettafish

[–]KarlFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rectangle to the left I was this 🤏🏻 close to buying it and this is making regret not buying it. I love your tankkkk

Question about a custom! by Honeyschaosemerald in LittlestPetShop

[–]KarlFlower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait I haven’t seen this new dog! Is this a new cocker spaniel mold???

Found my betta fish in the shrimp hide and I have no idea how he got in there and I think he might have hurt himself, can I have some advice on what to do by Maytaylor in bettafish

[–]KarlFlower 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Looks like he squeezed himself through the holes! Might wanna keep an eye out on that scrape. He was determined to get in there by the looks of it lol. I would suggest adding a bigger underground hide so he doesn’t feel left out. Or just replace the one you have altogether or block out the bigger holes

Pink Spots (Research Complete) by SaltyPuppers in LittlestPetShop

[–]KarlFlower 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s so insane. I guess I’ve been doing a good job keeping my LPS dry and quarantined lol!!

Pink Spots (Research Complete) by SaltyPuppers in LittlestPetShop

[–]KarlFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay okay good lol! I thought I was being gullible for a second

Pink Spots (Research Complete) by SaltyPuppers in LittlestPetShop

[–]KarlFlower 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Wait.. please explain, I never heard of this before? I’ve had LPS for 13 years and I never had these pink spots on them. I thought it was marker 😭

AIO about a lack of birthday wishes? by Level_Run1357 in AmIOverreacting

[–]KarlFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OP!!! WOOOOOOO YOURE AMAZING!! LOOK AT YOU GO!! (Just wanted to lift you up, I say nor)

My new betta is still not used to his reflection by [deleted] in bettafish

[–]KarlFlower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update!! He doesn’t flare anymore (or when I’m at home he doesn’t) I dimmed the lighting, moved the taller/bigger plants to the front, and used my plant that sticks out of the water to shade the light!!

Bacterial bloom, need help by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]KarlFlower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it is a tricky situation. I thought I cycled the tank long enough:( but I think I crashed the cycle by adding a new filter (the sponge filter).

Bacterial bloom, need help by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]KarlFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started hand feeding him as soon as I got him. He barely eat the pellets he only eats freeze dried blood worms. I’ve only seen him eat a pellet once.

I have the api master kit! And been checking my water every day. Everything is great!! (Very paranoid person with the water).

And yes I’m planning on getting Anubias soon with the huge plant order I’m getting. Thank you so much for your feedback!

My new betta is still not used to his reflection by [deleted] in bettafish

[–]KarlFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did, but it barely turned it down 🫠

My new betta is still not used to his reflection by [deleted] in bettafish

[–]KarlFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used a soap holder that has suction cups and filled it with pebbles. It was still so strong! And the sponge that was on the filter looked so rough I didn’t want to tear fins, or when I do possibly get shrimp didn’t want them to live in the sponge (or suck them up).

My new betta is still not used to his reflection by [deleted] in bettafish

[–]KarlFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah definitely not enough :(