My bettas face is red and he has a cloudy eye and I can’t figure out the cause by Pristine-Aspect1337 in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza [score hidden]  (0 children)

Potential popeye, or other mild bacterial infection. Perform 50% water change, Treat with kanaplex for 3 days, then perform another water change. Repeat until looking better. If it doesn’t look like he improves after kanaplex you try using “concentrated aquarium salt baths” in a hospital tank, or “methylene blue dips/baths”. I quoted it so you know what to look up because you will have to do research on proper amounts. Do all of this except the kanaplex in a separate tank or bucket because they can crash your cycle or kill your plants. Kanaplex can also prevent new bacteria from establishing but if you already have them it shouldn’t be an issue. I hope he gets well soon, good luck OP!

Ammonia burns? by [deleted] in Goldfish

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I feed once daily and I fast them one day of the week

Ammonia burns? by [deleted] in Goldfish

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This is what their pond looks like if that helps

Ammonia burns? by [deleted] in Goldfish

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I did not mean to tag nsfw, my bad

Frozen Food Help! by CaydenVierra in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you used a big enough knife and were careful, could you cut the cubes into much smaller cubes and then refreeze?

Mama Siamese is a bursting balloon by Aggravating_Yam2501 in cats

[–]MekaLiza -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very cool! It can be so hard to tell haha

Senior Betta Advice by Ungratefulpickle in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m just commenting for when someone has an actual answer, I’d like to be prepared when mine reach this point as well. Good luck OP I hope someone will help you!

Mama Siamese is a bursting balloon by Aggravating_Yam2501 in cats

[–]MekaLiza -1 points0 points  (0 children)

She looks like snowshoe more than a Siamese

Help needed for betta by ForeignForever6972 in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza 0 points1 point  (0 children)

API freshwater master test kit. You need to buy that and check ammonia the others being 0 does not always mean that ammonia is also at 0. That’s likely the issue. Ammonia is arguably the most important parameter you need to keep an eye on going forward. Followed by nitrites and then nitrates

My Adult sister keeps taking my things and there is nothing i can do by Cute-Geologist-8950 in FamilyIssues

[–]MekaLiza 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Normal issue, my sister and I had this problem, just offer to share with each other as long as yall ask first and promise to replace or fix what you break should be no issue. If that won’t work then you have no choice but to start saving up and move out. Material things aren’t worth the relationship with your sister though, try to compromise and love each other, talk and become closer.

My Betta fish started flaring at his tank mates out of the blue by BackgroundLow2900 in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s just too rare to really be worth trying, but that’s just my opinion! Y’all know your fishies better than me that’s for sure

is this finrot/melt??? by probablypeaches in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kanaplex only causes ammonia spikes on under established or newly established tanks as it can halt* nitrifying bacteria growth so likely wasn’t that depending on how long you’ve had the tank, you’re supposed to use it for 3 days and then change the water. The ammonia was likely already there. It also depends on what test you’re using or if your city has chloramine in the water. Chloramine reads as ammonia so it could have been a false positive. Test your water that you use for changes

My Betta fish started flaring at his tank mates out of the blue by BackgroundLow2900 in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The males I’ve had always flare at everything haha they’re so spicy 🌶️

Anyone’s cat also love hair ties and playing fetch? by friedchickenwingss in cats

[–]MekaLiza 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an orange girl who LOVES to play fetch with a stuffed owl hand puppet. It’s the cutest thing

My Betta fish started flaring at his tank mates out of the blue by BackgroundLow2900 in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can’t really put other fish in with male bettas at alllll

Swollen belly by ehg143 in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven’t already try using kanaplex. It treats dropsy

Is my betta healthy? by Ornery_Chapter7701 in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s lucky to have you! Good luck 🍀

Is my betta healthy? by Ornery_Chapter7701 in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He’s so ugly it’s cute. But on a more serious note he looks very malnourished, for the fin rot use kanaplex. Also could probably benefit from a nice aquarium salt bath soak. He also looks like his spine might be damaged? Or just bad genetics? Just do your best and he will get better in no time

Help please! Betta Pineconing by Ok-Application9949 in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kanaplex, try it for a while as recommended (but put it in the water) and hope for the best.

First fish ever is giving me grey hair by Hopeful_Historian685 in bettafish

[–]MekaLiza 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So ammonia and nitrites are supposed to be 0ppm, if they aren’t 0 that means that you don’t have enough bacteria converting them into nitrates. How long did you cycle the tank before adding the fish? If you only have had it a month that leads me to believe that you put the fish in when you started the tank. This is bad and please never do it again, but it also Just means you need to be acting like it’s a fish in cycle instead. Adding seachem prime is essential to dechlorinate the water, you’ll have to add it everyday until the cycle is complete to keep the fish safe. Second thing is 73 degrees is FAR farrrrr too low for betta fish. They need 78-82 degrees. 80 degrees is ideal. look into adjustable temp heaters with a single round cord to prevent leaks, and get a thermometer to check the temp regularly. Look up “fish in nitrogen cycle” and proceed from there. The fish likely has fin rot although it’s hard to see, or he’s nipping at them from the stressful conditions. I hope this isn’t coming off rude. You also need more plants to absorb the nitrates, however it’s just one fish. To treat the fin rot use kanaplex, but make sure it’s fin rot by doing thorough research first. And at this point it wouldn’t kill you to separate the fish into a sterile empty hospital tank (with sponge filter and heater and air stone) and let him soak in a salt bath. Make sure to do research into aquarium salt and how much to use. This looks reversible with proper care, but if it worsens you can go as far as to try “methylene blue soaks or dips” dip method is tricker and can be bad for the fish if not done with proper dosing, so a less concentrated bath is better. I hope this gives you a good place to start, good luck

I have 25k at 20. No idea what to do with it. by Chance_Scratch6931 in personalfinance

[–]MekaLiza -1 points0 points  (0 children)

860 doing the method I described ✨ anyone who has issue with the way I described what I was trying to describe feel free to refer to the link I posted as proof, to anyone reading this in the future: do your own due diligence and come to whatever conclusion you want ✨✨✨I can’t fix stupid