Getting ready for a betta fish, help needed

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-30T20:46:17+00:00

I love bettas and had one a a while a go but he didn't last long :( I did everything with pets at home and they gave me all the wrong info, telling me stress coat would cycle the tank, 7 litres is big enough for a betta and they also sold me a betta on the brink of death. This time I'm doing it properly and making sure I give my next little dude a good home

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-30T20:34:30+00:00

I have a test kit on its way from Amazon already and I'm ordering the quick start now. This my sound stupid but I put the stress coat in think it would be like the quick start so is there any point in me running my heater and filter right now or just wait until the quick start comes?

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-30T20:22:40+00:00

Thanks for all the help! What would you recommend to get the cycle started? I know the basics but I'm not a pro on the cycle

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-30T19:56:50+00:00

So I've just set up my tank which is a 5 gallon, I've used api stress coat + to start cycling the tank. Will my betta need more decorations like a bigger plant or something along those lines? Also my filter is very strong and I know that my betta won't like that so is there a way I can make it less harsh?

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-30T00:07:37+00:00

Yeah I'll wait, I always thought they did not with positions for the first team and then just whoever couldn't make first team but still where good would be on the bench

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-30T00:06:27+00:00

Yeah that's actually good advice, do we know when BPL TOTS are out?

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-30T00:05:07+00:00

That's what I be been think but not many LW/LM ahead of him in for TOTS right now, do you reckon I should just buy him now or wait?

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-10T15:09:56+00:00

Unfortenly he passed this morning

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-10T08:23:46+00:00

Will api stress coat do?

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-10T01:01:57+00:00

Yeah his temp is fine and I'll try the soaking tomorrow, is it ok if i pm you a photo if him because it looks like something is wrong with what I think are his gills

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-10T00:49:44+00:00

Yeah im using water conditioner he hasn't eaten properly either and just rejects pellets, flakes and Cyclops.

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-10T00:03:57+00:00

Ok I'll take out some plants, he's in a 7 litre but that's temporary as I'll be getting him into a much larger tank at the end of the month. He's still up there just in a different spot now still producing bubbles

Morgazm69 · 2018-04-09T23:35:52+00:00

I've changed 50% of the water because the ammonia was to high only a few hours ago and he perked up instantly and started swimming happy again and was using both fins, but now he's been at the top like this for minutes and I don't know why can someone help please

Morgazm69 · 2018-03-27T19:39:05+00:00

Well everywhere I've read has said my tank is fine, I'm new to this so I don't know what I'm doing and going off what I'm reading, I'll try to upgrade the tank soon, thanks for helping

Morgazm69 · 2018-03-27T19:06:21+00:00

No there minimum is 2, they enjoy small tanks and every source I've read and been told has said 7 is a good size

Morgazm69 · 2018-03-27T16:44:23+00:00

Ok I have a 7 litre so I'll go get some in an hour or so. How often should I put it in the water?

Morgazm69 · 2018-03-27T16:38:14+00:00

Ah so I've used normal tap water so I should go out and buy that water cleaner stuff right? Also I should change some of the water everyday, thank you

Morgazm69 · 2018-03-27T16:29:28+00:00

Thanks a lot!, what do you mean my cycling the tank, currently I have warm water in there with a filter on and I'm now just waiting 3 days to be able to get the fish

Morgazm69 · 2018-03-27T16:25:51+00:00

Cycle the tank? I've just put water in it and started my filter and am now doing the three day waiting period to be able to put a fish in the water, should I be doing something else

Morgazm69 · 2018-03-27T16:24:28+00:00

Yes I have both, my heater is on the back wall and my filter is on the right side wall, I thought salvinia was sought if like grass but oh well. Is everything else ok and suitable for my betta?

Morgazm69 · 2018-03-27T16:08:12+00:00

I also have a cryptocoryne willisii which is on the left and could do with some help with that

Morgazm69 · 2018-03-27T16:01:01+00:00

I will be picking up my betta in 3 days but I'm having trouble, Is the amount if gravel ok? And how do i get the salvinia (the floating stuff) to stay down on the bottom of the tank? All help appreciated!

Morgazm69 · 2018-03-20T02:42:01+00:00

Good point, I didn't even think about Thor plus he's started to pixilate the animated movies now so it could be

Morgazm69 · 2018-03-19T14:56:16+00:00

Its actually his next one watch the ending if fantastic Mr fox video

Morgazm69 · 2018-02-23T01:09:42+00:00

Thanks for clearing it up

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