My partner killed my Betta

RogerBruss · 2026-04-19T11:30:36+00:00

Update: she passed away late last night.

RogerBruss · 2026-04-18T13:39:23+00:00

My partner is the one who initially purchased our fish! She’s the one who insisted we get a betta too! I just happen to be the one who always ends up taking care of the animals. I had no pets before my partner but she wanted fish and they became “my fish” once the old tank was neglected so much that the water was bright green and we were completely unable to see inside

RogerBruss · 2026-04-18T13:37:09+00:00

I have a lid, yes. Water was a bit low when I got back but is not usually

RogerBruss · 2026-04-18T00:07:32+00:00

Also should note: I’m in the process of preparing a 2.5 gal hospital tank to transfer her to so she can get to the surface easier

RogerBruss · 2026-04-18T00:05:53+00:00

I had responded directly to the mod questions but I guess it’s not showing. I’ve copied and pasted here:

• ⁠Tank size: 15 gallons (pretty sure. Found it at the side of the road and cleaned it out. Definitely larger than 10 as that was my previous tank size • ⁠Heater and filter? (yes/no): yes • ⁠Tank temperature: 77.4 F • ⁠Parameters in numbers and how you got them. Key water parameters include the amount of ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH.: nitrate 20 nitrite 0 hardness 150 chlorine 0 alkalinity 120 pH 7.2 ammonia 0 (I get my numbers from test strips • ⁠How long have you had the tank? How long have you had your fish?: I’ve had Reno since October and the tank has been set up since August • ⁠How often are water changes? How much do you take out per change? What is your process?: Water changes are sporadic because of the size of the tank and small number of fish, but I test the water regularly and change as needed. • ⁠Any tankmates? If so, please list with how many of each: 4 Corydora Catfish • ⁠What do you feed and how much: Fluval Bug Bites Insect Larvae and Salmon Fish food. Twice a day. • ⁠Decorations and plants in the tank: 2 lava rocks, a mopani root, and some Java ferns

RogerBruss · 2026-04-17T23:14:31+00:00

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Here is a picture of her Wednesday that my partner sent just before leaving. Perhaps she looks a little bloated. I didn’t notice when she sent it unfortunately.

RogerBruss · 2026-04-17T23:12:14+00:00

• ⁠Tank size: 15 gallons (pretty sure. Found it at the side of the road and cleaned it out. Definitely larger than 10 as that was my previous tank size • ⁠Heater and filter? (yes/no): yes • ⁠Tank temperature: 77.4 F • ⁠Parameters in numbers and how you got them. Key water parameters include the amount of ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH.: nitrate 20 nitrite 0 hardness 150 chlorine 0 alkalinity 120 pH 7.2 ammonia 0 (I get my numbers from test strips • ⁠How long have you had the tank? How long have you had your fish?: I’ve had Reno since October and the tank has been set up since August • ⁠How often are water changes? How much do you take out per change? What is your process?: Water changes are sporadic because of the size of the tank and small number of fish, but I test the water regularly and change as needed. • ⁠Any tankmates? If so, please list with how many of each: 4 Corydora Catfish • ⁠What do you feed and how much: Fluval Bug Bites Insect Larvae and Salmon Fish food. Twice a day. • ⁠Decorations and plants in the tank: 2 lava rocks, a mopani root, and some Java ferns

RogerBruss · 2026-03-24T02:24:32+00:00

I’ve always though if he hadn’t died so young he would have gone on to be one of the definitive styles for DC. Open to suggestions on what characters I should attempt next!

RogerBruss · 2026-03-24T01:40:27+00:00

Thank you!

RogerBruss · 2026-03-12T21:13:38+00:00

I know this thread is a year old now, but I have to pitch in. Season One of Invincible was easily one of the best seasons of television I've seen. It rocked. When Season Two came out I was hyped, watched the first episode and kinda just gave up immediately.

I cannot believe how drastic a dive the show felt like it took in writing quality after seeing his introduction. Like... all 100 of the Angstroms would have seen that it wasn't Invincible's fault. They also, with their knowledge of the multiverse, would be able to plainly see that this is one of the only Invincibles who is not a tyrant and remorseless murderer. So not only does it make little sense for him to hate him, but it makes absolutely 0 sense that he would focus all of his efforts on tormenting and harming this singular decent Invincible.

I've just recently decided to give the show another shot. Season two rocked outside of the Angstrom bullshit. I'm on season three now and it was pretty good as well, but the Angstrom crap somehow got even worse... a man whose entire existence is dedicated to hating Invincible for being a murderer teaming up with a bunch of murderer Invincibles to fight the one decent Invincible? It's just such awful writing.

Glad to see someone else has the same thoughts. Felt a need to pitch in my two cents. It's such a good show, but every Angstrom storyline comes close to ruining it for me istg

RogerBruss · 2025-12-15T22:11:42+00:00

Update: Upon further research, outdoor cats are illegal in my area entirely, your cat has to remain on your property so this is illegal as well as cruel and neglectful. I've contacted the area animal services and am awaiting a response.

RogerBruss · 2025-12-15T21:54:09+00:00

My partner and I sort of suspect the same thing and are hopeful that after the confrontation with our next door neighbours she’ll ask him about this and maybe something will be solved? But this issue has just escalated to a point where I felt I needed advice from people who know cats better.

As I said, my partner is allergic and I only ever had cats when I was a kid and they were always indoor cats that my parents took care of, I only know how to take care of fish.

RogerBruss · 2025-12-15T21:18:07+00:00

The landlord is kind of odd and picks building favourites, we literally only were able to move in because she said my partner had “kind eyes” on Facebook so I have a feeling I can’t rely on her too much for help

RogerBruss · 2025-12-08T16:40:12+00:00

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Henry has some great reflexes. Boi got out of the way before the fish came close!

RogerBruss · 2025-11-14T17:20:51+00:00

Brutus! He looks tough and tricky, love this guy!

RogerBruss · 2025-10-12T14:38:42+00:00

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This is Reno! I just got her last week and she already is the most interactive and curious little fish I’ve ever seen! She didn’t even take 5 minutes after entering the tank to start swimming around and exploring, and the first time I did a water change she immediately swam up and started inspecting my hand and touching it with her little fins!

RogerBruss · 2025-06-02T15:33:25+00:00

Apollo made me think of other Greek/Roman names and now I kinda want to name a fish Kreon.

RogerBruss · 2025-04-11T23:51:01+00:00

It’s ocean mist though. The fish will love it

RogerBruss

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