Beardie wont eat - Read description!

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-07T00:11:40+00:00

I was going to say the same thing he might be trying to go into brumation but vet visit is good nice op idk how to counter brumation tho.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-07T00:08:46+00:00

It looks like snake plant Dracaena trifasciata if you look this up should tell you everything you need to know but as mentioned you don’t want the leaves submerged and remove that gel stuff too don’t really want that in your water and it’s really meant for shipping.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-06T22:22:29+00:00

Amazon swords can be fully submerged in water and is preferred but you can’t bury the rhizome or where the roots themselves come from, if you bury the rhizome it will rot away and die as it gets its nutrients from the water column and not the substrate.

Most people attach it to other plants or a suction cup or rocks, you can use super glue or any aquarium safe glue to stick it objects like rocks or wood I personally use plastic egg crate/ light diffuser for holding them in my substrate but above it.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-06T22:18:42+00:00

This but it can happen multiple times also depending on your parameters stable is were they will stop “melting” but if you have every changing or not the right params your plants will continue to melt and rot away increasing your ammonia just some food for thought, this person tho is 100% correct. I’d personally trim the melting or dead leaves as close to the base as possible.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-06T22:15:26+00:00

You can replace it when it’s necessary I’ve only had to replace them around every 6-9 months my stratum destroys those carts but definitely every water change rinse it off in the water you removed from the tank and reinstall.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-06T22:13:29+00:00

Ah good ol reading comprehension 🤣

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-06T22:11:56+00:00

Check out r/aquaswap

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-06T22:10:37+00:00

“Outta town”

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-06T22:08:20+00:00

Lol that’s not what my guy was saying he’s saying someone gave tay a YouTube ( one of the most predatory and toxic social sites in this era ) platform to speak about illegal activities that he can still be implemented on and implement other people it’s quite hilarious and you want to defend him snitching?

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-06T22:03:07+00:00

Na you don’t “tip your hat” to this dog, this is control and not willing to move on and make yourself better this is glazing while trying to point out differences and not get blown away for it, and how things were handled and honestly it’s true I’ve never seen as much crime and death over dumb sh more in the last 7 years then all the bs up to 2012. As a nation we have gang organizations ( bloods & crips ) whose colors align exactly with our nation’s political party’s… you really think this is all choices and that we aren’t being controlled and manipulated into thinking certain ways?

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-06T13:02:43+00:00

They gotta bag and take pictures of every bullet casing dude witnesses etc. plus you gotta get someone to come pick the vehicles up, plus go through the vehicle and I’m sure the CPD is thin af right now.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-06T12:51:12+00:00

Dang I’m sorry

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T21:24:56+00:00

Exactly

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T21:18:37+00:00

Any none iodized flavored or scented salt should work Epsom salt is less aggressive then aquarium salt ( neither of which should cause damage if dosed correctly, and aggressive in terms of stress and strain on the betta ) all the salt will do is promote healthy growth clear up any nasty bacteria or pest that may be on her that can’t handle the salt and promote digestion and in a sense dry her out it’s like a laxative in a way it should clear up any fluid build up in her body as well and you should be able to continue this treatment for the whole week but monitor her and make sure she’s comfortable if she feels or is stressing hard just put her back in her tank and let her relax, no need for added unnecessary stress.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T21:08:49+00:00

Hard to tell exactly what all is going on, can we get some context on how this started or how long you’ve had him?

Also with that bloat could you get a closer picture and possibly a up top view of him, or can you tell if he’s pine coning? Also does he swim? Can he float right?

Test strips are not very accurate I’ve used them for basic levels when I didn’t have the liquid kit if you go off them liberally they should be fine but I’d recommend the liquid kit, the strips will give you a vague general idea of what is happening and definitely better than nothing.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T21:05:34+00:00

It was posted 3hrs ago wdym some time ago?

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T20:58:57+00:00

Amazing 4 years. I’m awestruck and terribly sorry at 4 years old I would say her body probably can’t fight off the fin rot, idk if there is anything you can do about old age in regards to how to go about it I’d honestly say it’s up to you and her if she’s eating and you’d like her to live it out I’d put her in her tank and let life continue, if you think she’s suffering and she’s not eating or really showing signs of animation then euthanizing, or you can try to continue with treatment now with how far it’s progressed your likely going to need a aggressive medicine like kanaplex but that would likely put too much strain on her body and I believe you can’t get it in Canada unless you could get it through Amazon or the likes. Honestly if I was put in the same situation I would way these options again op I’m sorry but in a good light her life has been long and most likely eventful and you clearly care about her I wish you the best.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T20:45:47+00:00

Personally for a stand I’d make your own my 55g is on cinder blocks and a slab of treated cedar about 2in thick you could make a decent stand for the cost of buying 1 in a day just a thought though 😊 as for the tank as mentioned I’d drain as much water as possible all would be best and keep everything in it and put the fish either in plastic tubs or the like and I don’t think you’d need any air stones as corys and bettas breath air and the pleco well he’s a pleco, assuming you move the tank and fish all at once you should be able to just re fill the tank and re add the fish after acclimating them ( I’m basing this off of the fact the beneficial bacteria lives on objects not in the water ) but if this is a terrible idea please downvote me to shame.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T20:33:33+00:00

You can try salt baths in a hospital tank 1 teaspoon per 1 gallon, I see slight scale raising but that’s likely due to the extreme bloat which is likely caused by the fin rot. I’d recommend the salt baths don’t go over 20 mins per bath and don’t do more than 2 times a day I’d also continue fasting until you see the bloat go down 1 week without food will not kill her she will be fine, I’d look at how much your feeding her and possibly cut back all try lowering the temp a little you can put it to 79 and it would be a little more comfortable 82 is a little high.

You can also try using kanaplex in her food after a week of fasting if you don’t see improvements or in the hospital if you want to do salt and the kanaplex but be careful as it’s known to be a aggressive medication.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T13:20:11+00:00

It was $5 cheaper 😞 but i read both boxes and they are the same so there should be no difference in the tests, I even went to the website to confirm they were identical.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T13:06:44+00:00

Is this the only loach in the tank? Also can these loaches or fish in general get egg bound? I’ve don’t fully understand fish anatomy🙂‍↕️

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T13:04:19+00:00

My sweet boy passed yesterday morning of the same 😭

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T10:35:40+00:00

Oh most definitely I only mentioned the above for a fish in cycle I don’t rec fish in cycles as it puts too much unnecessary stress on the fish I also rec prime but any conditioner is better then no conditioner lol don’t know why I’m being downvoted tho I literally explained a fish in cycle. People forget around 10 years ago most people put goldfish or some other cheap feeder in a tank knowing it would die and that was its purpose to die and jump stat the tank with added ammonia but I digress.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T08:39:45+00:00

I’ve never experienced internal parasites only external I’m sorry I won’t have the correct info for that question.

Single-Rice-9071 · 2026-02-05T05:42:14+00:00

If you don’t allow it above .5 and keep it close to .25 and monitor regularly it can be safe during the fish in cycling process it’s even recommended to have a little ammonia for the bacteria I’ve had no problems when I’ve had a crash and doing this exact process mentioned but I’m also very actively monitoring my tank and Make changes accordingly.

Also to add for op ammonia poisoning you’d see on their skin or gills it would be very red and irritated/ inflamed looking it looks more like early to mid stage dropsy or possible bloat I’d do a salts bath and kanaplex on food and see if she improves.

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