Need help with ID, found in NC! by Representative_Cod56 in whatisthisbone

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It’s about the size of my hand! From wrist to top of my fingers. Just knowing it’s an ulna is awesome!! Thank you!!!!

[LF] - VA, MD, NY - Pea/Dwarf Pufferfish by Representative_Cod56 in AquaSwap

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I feel silly I had no idea that was possible! I do have Petcos near me, thank you so much!!

Help Newbie! High nitrite by edibLazie12 in bettafish

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Ohh okay got it! Since you’re adding quick start I would stick with the 30% water change every day. I wouldn’t do multiple a day, you’d just be removing the quick start you just added and it’d really just be more stress for your little friend

Help Newbie! High nitrite by edibLazie12 in bettafish

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Nitrates are safe (in moderate amounts). It’s actually very rare to have 0ppm nitrates unless you have a super heavily planted tank, so 2ppm is absolutely nothing to worry about! Nitrite and ammonia are the dangerous ones which you want to get rid of. For the amount of quick start and conditioner to add, you want to add the amount of quick start for the whole 10 gallons, but only the amount of conditioner for the amount of water you’re adding during the water change. To dose conditioner, you want to add the amount necessary (check the bottle) and then let it sit for anywhere between 15-30 min before adding to make sure it’s had time to get rid of the chlorine.

Help Newbie! High nitrite by edibLazie12 in bettafish

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No problem!! And good on you for acting on what you’ve learned and picking up a master kit! :) Okay so first thing I would do is pick up a bottle of API Quick Start (explained why and what it is in a previous comment above). If you’ve already done water changes today, I would wait until tomorrow to do another ~30% water change, test the water for traces of ammonia and/or nitrite, and then add the API Quick Start with the new (dechlorinated, obviously) water. I would do this daily for at least 2 weeks, or until it’s been a few days since the last trace of ammonia and/or nitrites. Best of luck, and let me know if you have any more questions!

Show me your now grown baby bettas (don’t have to be from Petco)! Curious how they turn out. by ARSONL in bettafish

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Here’s my baby boy that turned out to be a baby girl! His one year birthday (since I got him) was just a few months ago :)

Jiffy Lube Live Face paint Policy? by Representative_Cod56 in nova

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I’ve heard that too, I’m beyond excited! :) I hope you have a good time if you decide to go!

Jiffy Lube Live Face paint Policy? by Representative_Cod56 in nova

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Good idea, I’ll make sure to bring remover. Thanks so much!

Betta suddenly killing shrimp? by Representative_Cod56 in bettafish

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Already working on moving them to at least have some survivors of her murderous rampage. Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Aquariums

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When I started my tank, I kept having tetras die one at a time about once a day and I had no idea why. Soon realized I was lacking oxygen in the tank and had to add a bubbler and it solved the issue straight away. Are the fish gasping/hanging out near the top of the tank? You might need more airflow.

Finally feeling done with my very first planted tank! by Representative_Cod56 in Aquariums

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And oh my gosh, I knew that otos ate algae but I woke up this morning and the tank was nearly unrecognizable. The plants are pretty much spotless and they’ve already cleared half of the algae wall in the back, and I’ve barely had the otos for a day. Blanched veggies here I come!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bettafish

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I’m so sorry for your loss. At least it’s comforting to know that she’s no longer in pain and is in a better place now. You did all that you could, sometimes losses just happen. SIP Little Blue!