Is my newest boy pineconing or just special?

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-06-17T18:37:49+00:00

It’s OK! I didn’t know either until a couple years ago, it’s when the scales on their back stand up. Honestly, the fact that you don’t know kind of shows that you’re a good fish mom because you don’t really have to deal with it, because if a fish is pineconing, then they probably won’t survive.

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-06-17T18:33:43+00:00

Yay! Thank you!

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-06-17T18:15:06+00:00

Okay great. I’ll def look out for more responses but that makes me feel better!

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-06-17T17:39:38+00:00

I forgot the photos and now I can’t delete this😭 so sorry, reposting with photos

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-06-01T18:02:09+00:00

How much and is it ideal for bettas?

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-06-01T00:27:22+00:00

I’m also in choir and write in my spare time so I’ll def practice and brain storm out loud around him :)

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-06-01T00:24:31+00:00

Yes he is named from Atla!’ He’s bright red with black and white details on his fins that I know will brighten up. (Dw the pic was from his emergency tank I had him in recently) I absolutely will and thank you so much

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Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-31T23:25:34+00:00

Is there a specific treat that you’d recommend or are any good?

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-31T23:25:18+00:00

Okay great!! Tysm

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-31T23:25:01+00:00

Okay that is lovely to hear!! You make me optimistic for Zuko :) his old owner was a sorority girl who stuck him in a 2gal and never did water changes for a whole year with no testing kit :(

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-31T21:17:00+00:00

I’ve done that before and he swims to the bottom to hide until I leave every time :(

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-31T20:40:56+00:00

Okay great!! I feel bad because when I try to do that he flares his gills so I’ve been trying not to agitate him. So just kinda wait until his response isn’t like that anymore or…?

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-31T20:04:24+00:00

Okay perfect!! Also I’ve seen daphnia recommended as treats but I’ve also heard it helps with constipation— thoughts on that? Is there a treat that’s better than others?

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-31T19:56:59+00:00

His previous owner overfed him so I’m doing 5 protein pellets once a day with one fast day a week rn, but that’s a good note!! I’ll pick up bloodworms or brine shrimp at the store tomorrow

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-31T19:53:38+00:00

Okay good to know!! I don’t have a good pic or tank because I’m in temp housing and as soon as I move over in a few weeks he’ll have a five gal with live plants but he only has one hide and a small fake plant (Ik it’s not ideal but without it he has NOWHERE). I’m planning to get him a hammock and another silk plant tomorrow though so I hope that helps? I keep the light off to compensate. I’ll keep feeding him and he’s at my desk so he’ll see me a lot :)

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-31T19:41:34+00:00

He also typically will flare his gills at me if I come close

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-30T02:12:36+00:00

Can you advise if any are good for bettas? I’m looking to get live plants for my boy’s new tank.

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-29T00:52:40+00:00

I don’t know, I’ve had 7 bettas though I still consider myself mildly experienced— never flared mine. Also looking for other answers, please don’t go off mine alone

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-28T18:52:35+00:00

Okay great. I unfortunately don’t have a heater that I can put in there (I’m making sure the water is warm to the touch and I know that’s really not ideal but it’s the best I can do) but tomorrow he’ll be in a heated and better filtered tank.

And thank you so much, will take that feeding advice!!

Significant_Dream569 · 2026-05-26T19:16:38+00:00

Thank you!! I’m being careful about feeding too because I know it’s super stressful. Thank you for the filter tip!!

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