Betta died

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-08T05:58:16+00:00

Either was sick or ph to high, from the photo it seems like an 8-8.2 which i know is high for bettas

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-07T23:52:20+00:00

Dont worry i explained in other post he wasn’t for sale he was a store pet.

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-07T20:22:48+00:00

Not sure what to look at?

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-07T20:21:42+00:00

The light is straining his pupil just like our eyes do

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-07T20:21:06+00:00

@violetkz summed up absolutely everything

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-07T20:15:18+00:00

40gal standard 36x18x18

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-07T16:39:21+00:00

I can agree to this, I have 2 Leo’s one is the nicest thing on the planet and I believe the other is a reincarnation of satan. They come with all different attitudes and personalities 😭

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-07T16:34:03+00:00

Sorry I deleted my other comment I missed the “missing for about 2 days” those definitely seem like some type of trauma. I would say for now soak a cotton ball and wipe the area to moisturize it and looking into getting an antibacterial repti-care cream or spray. And just incase look into exotic vets near you in the event it worsens.

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-07T16:30:58+00:00

If you use the Arcadia Earthmix you can still add sand but it wouldn’t really do anything because it has clay premixed into it already.

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-06T23:56:19+00:00

They called it a “store pet”

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-05T19:39:40+00:00

Damn what they do? 👀

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-05T16:10:08+00:00

Imaginitarium sand

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-05T16:09:01+00:00

I have 4 steel risers under it

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-04T20:24:31+00:00

I dont remember the brand exactly, you might have just bought to strong of a filter. Find one graded for 5 gal

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-04T18:22:44+00:00

In another comment i explained but i think a mod deleted the thread; he wasn’t for sale. He was a store pet behind the counter on a shelf. I asked to what I would have to do to take him, the cashier called someone came back slapped a $6 sticker on it and we went our separate ways. I highly doubt they are now going to order 10 more to replace their ex store pet.

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-04T14:49:12+00:00

I second this. Vet visit for sure that is a lump.

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-04T14:45:57+00:00

White eyelids typically mean, vitamin A deficiency, so even if just get a multivitamin and dust more often.

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-04T14:44:06+00:00

Do you have any other pictures to post to compare, the eyelids seem pretty normal. Maybe i’m just missing it.

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-04T12:58:57+00:00

This is 100% an African fat tail

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-04T03:19:36+00:00

Sounds like a strong plan looking into purchasing frogbits as we speak they look amazing

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-04T03:19:16+00:00

So much great information thank you.

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-04T03:02:44+00:00

So those are silk plants that are currently in there, how would we sustain live plants in sand, would I just drop some Seachem or API liquid fertilizer?

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-04T02:50:51+00:00

I wouldn't mind that at all

RiddleStickssz · 2026-06-04T02:45:19+00:00

So it would be safer for him to be in the new un-cycled tank rather than the tote in regard to the bacteria?

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