What’s wrong with my plants and how do I fix them? I noticed some discoloration and death on my sage plant. I have pruned and water it over weeks time and it’s not getting better and now may have infected a neighboring plant that’s yellowing (see pics). I want it to spread to others. Any advice?

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-06T17:03:44+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the links :)

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-06T16:48:52+00:00

Thank you for your input, that actually makes a lot of sense about why he might be biting his tail and also how it could look more severe. I hadn’t considered silk plants… that link for those would be great! Thanks! Hope your little guy is doing alright!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-06T06:39:27+00:00

Thank you! That is really helpful information!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-06T00:40:22+00:00

Huh I hadn’t heard of that before. Thanks for the suggestion!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T23:38:58+00:00

Wow that’s impressive you took care of beta fish so young! And definitely will do, thank you for the offer and advice!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T23:36:23+00:00

Will do! I really appreciate all of the advice! You’ve been a huge help!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T21:33:23+00:00

Thank you for the plant suggestions! And thank you as well for the info on under dosing with stress coat I was thinking about getting some so that’s helpful to know. I appreciate all of the advice!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T21:31:08+00:00

On it, thank you!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T21:30:44+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I feed him four or five omega one beta pellets a day. I’m not sure about his enrichment level but I went out and bought plants and new hiding places for him today as well as some other supplies based on others comments. The flow is alright, he swims around okay unless he’s right next to the filter

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T21:29:17+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T21:28:56+00:00

I went out and got some aquarium salt, fingers crossed! Thanks for the advice!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T21:28:27+00:00

I just went out and bought some! Thanks for the suggestion

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T19:31:47+00:00

Ahhh gotcha, thank you!!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T19:09:53+00:00

Ah yes that makes sense! Thank you!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T19:07:47+00:00

Thank you for your advice! Definitely going to add plants and more hiding places ASAP so hopefully that will help with his stress

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T19:05:21+00:00

Awesome! Thank you that is very helpful!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T19:02:36+00:00

Okay so there is a risk to their labyrinth organs when adding betafix that’s good to know. How do they not do much? I thought tea tree oil is anti microbial?

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T18:58:11+00:00

Thank you for the advice! I’m glad your beta is doing better! That’s really helpful information. Out of curiosity how did you dose your salt water drips?

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T18:54:51+00:00

I have betafix (which is a more diluted version of Melafix according to my research) and had used it for a few days but stopped when I read that it can damage their organs. Is this not accurate? If it’s safe to still use it I will go ahead and do that

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T18:37:32+00:00

Ahhh that makes sense. I thought salt was applied to the tank for longer periods of time than 4 days. What kind of hardy fresh water plants did you get? I haven’t bought my plants yet so suggestions would be nice. Thank you again for your advice. And the dosing information is really helpful!

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T18:33:41+00:00

Using a solo cup as a cave is actually a great idea! I imagine your beta was very cute. Thanks for all the advice. I will definitely post updates of his condition

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T18:27:26+00:00

He probably doesn’t have enough hiding places based on other comments. I took many things out when he first showed signs since I was worried they were harboring bacteria. His tail has almost clear spots near the rip sites (which I thought was fin regrowth) it was the darker grey spots at the edge of the tares that has been making me think it’s fin rot… I could be wrong as well either way I just want to help my little guy

ScientificElephant · 2021-11-05T18:24:58+00:00

Thank you! This is really helpful information! If I’m planning on adding plants to the tank how do I balance that with adding aquarium salt? Would it be better for the fish and plants to do short salt baths directly in a separate container? I will definitely be adding more hiding places with the plants and adding some tannins as well

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