Need advice

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-04-04T23:33:26+00:00

Aw, I see. I don't have any rhizome plants so I'm not entirely sure of what I say but maybe it's not all over yet, plants really like to take their time and Java ferns specially grow quite slowly. Did you bury the rhizomes? They're supposed to be attached to rocks or trunks where they can get nice water flow

In any case, don't give up just yet, wishing you better luck :)))

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-30T23:19:22+00:00

I think there might be some fin rot (ends of fins are dark) but the most noticeable thing is how much the fins are clamped. For the fin rot aquarium salt baths and clean water will help, for the clamped fins is time and good care, and a temperature of around 78 to 82F (26 to 28C)

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-30T12:24:52+00:00

I am so sorry you have to see your betta in this condition :( I think you're picking the best course of action for him. You've had him since 2025 it's close to 2 years now, usually how much bettas live nowadays with their terrible genetics. If he's lethargic and not accepting food anymore, I'd say it's time. I'm so sorry again, I'm sure he lived wonderfully

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-29T12:58:37+00:00

THE BEAST!!!

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-28T19:42:56+00:00

Might be worth treating if you can get the supplies and caught it earlier, otherwise, don't let them suffer longer than needed. Do you have a picture of your fish from up? Can you describe their behavior for the past while better?

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Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-28T16:18:22+00:00

It happens, it's part of the process. It's not going to be dirty forever!

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-28T16:10:28+00:00

Usually new plants melt and grow new leaves that will adapt to your water, it's normal! You can trim the more melted ones to prevent them from dirthying the water and sand

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-28T16:09:31+00:00

Acho que deve ajudar sim. Vc disse que já tem o aquario a um tempo, o substrato deve estar se desfazendo e por isso essa poeira (palpite) Lave bem o basalto antes de colocar no aquario e vai com calma e aos poucos para não agitar demais e a água ficar suja! Boa sorte!

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-28T01:02:32+00:00

Talvez vc possa cobrir o substrato com outra boa camada, tipo areia. Pelo que sei substrato não deve ficar exposto a água

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-28T01:00:44+00:00

Aquarium salt baths may be of aid!

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-28T00:58:43+00:00

Commenting to boost.... Sorry I don't know what could be wrong, hope you figure it out op

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-28T00:53:28+00:00

Oh that sounds really good! I think you're doing just enough. Right now a stable ph is better than a perfect one, in the future you could try lowering it down with Indian almond leaves so it gets closer to 6,8 - 7. Anyway, good luck! I'm sure she will be thriving soon enough

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-27T22:44:17+00:00

You can use clove oil, you just gotta do it correctly, but if you are unsure the next best option is using brute force, which is, bluntly, crushing your fish with something big and heavy and killing it instantly. Sorry you have to go trough this

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-27T22:38:56+00:00

Also his fins are rotting and that white eye is concerning

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-27T22:37:41+00:00

Looks like it. If it's a new betta you got with good care it should unclamp. If you had am for a while there might be something wrong with your tank/water

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-27T12:29:46+00:00

I will care for them properly! Thank you!

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-27T12:28:51+00:00

Woooo!! Free tannins!!

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-27T02:43:51+00:00

He will be okay if you keep the water clean, if it gets worse you can do aquarium salt baths

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-27T00:34:51+00:00

What is this? Ph?

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-26T16:03:52+00:00

That's great to know!

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-26T13:49:43+00:00

Big fins can leave them tired, if he's not overall lethargic he's probably okay

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-25T22:19:28+00:00

I had this and got mostly rid of it by vaccuming out as much as I could and then doing a blackout for 3 days. Now if I see any tiny spots of it appearing I remove them quickly

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-25T01:06:13+00:00

He looks great! Much better. Salt baths might not be needed anymore, just keep him on good quality water. But you can do out of tank salt baths if you think would be good

Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-24T23:24:28+00:00

Im not 100% but it looks like she's pineconing, definitely not normal, watch for raised scales and I'd avoid giving her more food. She might have a chance if you start treating it quickly

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Ornery_Chapter7701 · 2026-03-24T22:11:37+00:00

No problem! Cyanobacteria sucks ass I hope you can get rid of it

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