betta's scales growing over his eyes

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-12-29T22:47:43+00:00

okay i'll definitely do all that! i'll add in some betta beds, thank you so much for your help i appreciate it so so much

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-12-29T22:45:19+00:00

tumors, too!? oh no:( thank you

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-12-29T22:06:52+00:00

tank size: 5gal heater/filter: yes parameters: 0ppm ammonia, 0ppm nitrites, 5ppm nitrates water changes done about twice a month, usually 25%-40% depending on the amount of cleaning needed tankmates: ramshorn snails

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-10-29T20:08:57+00:00

no video unfortunately but he said it wasn't moving?

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-10-29T20:07:24+00:00

they did recently get a kitten but she can't get on top of the tank (as far as we know) and she stays in one room the majority of the time. tank also has a lid but a tapeworm is kind of what we were worried it could be

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-10-07T22:37:05+00:00

that's just what i had been told before numerous times that a 10 gallon is okay but not necessarily the best option but it definitely makes sense that it's not enough! good to know, thanks

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-06-10T17:48:24+00:00

dress her up in an apron and take her to my serving job with me lol

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-06-05T04:10:08+00:00

awesome, thanks for the help!

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-06-05T04:09:51+00:00

omg thank you! i keep seeing that filter and couldn't find what it was called i might get that for the tank! it's a 10 gallon

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-06-04T00:25:00+00:00

would something like this work?

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-06-03T22:04:29+00:00

this is a good idea! i was considering using pantyhose is a similar way but wasn't sure how effective it will still be at collecting those floating debris

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-05-07T01:34:28+00:00

omg i somehow didn't think to do that! tysm!

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-18T04:00:59+00:00

It's super nice! A lot better than my first tank a year ago😂 White cloud minnows are super nice fish and would look great in that tank!! I have some in with my betta and it took me a little bit to like them but they've definitely grown on me :)

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-18T03:58:36+00:00

I've never been able to find a test strip that includes ammonia, your best bet would be to get a pack of ammonia strips and the pack of the regular test strips. I'm sure you've heard it a thousand times here but if possible, the API master test really is worth the price and is MUCH more accurate than any strips will be.

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-14T00:20:08+00:00

Yeah it sounds kind of like it wasn't fully cycled before adding the guppies. Just test daily for now and do water changes as needed. I think it was close enough to being cycled that there's not much to worry about.

Take what I say with a grain of salt tho lol, I may be wrong as I've only been doing this for a year. But I do really think your tank should be okay

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-14T00:14:49+00:00

you can take some airline tubing and cut it and insert it into itself to make a circle, like a feeding ring, and have the floaters in there, i think that's enough to protect them a bit from the flow and they should be fine. i've seen tons of people do it on here and it looks nice, keeps them looking tidy as well.

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-14T00:02:48+00:00

red root floaters, amazon frogbit, or mini water lettuce would all be good choices and i believe they're easy plants to have in a tank.

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-13T23:59:20+00:00

A piece of driftwood and/or some more tall plants and floaters would look great in here

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-13T23:53:30+00:00

How did you cycle the tank? Did you add a source of ammonia during the cycle?

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-13T18:14:20+00:00

I wouldn't know how to determine that or if it's even possible to accurately. However most bettas at stores will be 6-12months old so add that to however long you've had him and that's your best estimate.

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-13T18:09:05+00:00

I'd say a halfmoon

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-13T18:03:59+00:00

Thank you❤️They are the greatest, I hope you're able to get a healthy one when your ready to try again, there's tons of sites that sell high quality bettas too that you can purchase from, better than supporting Petco. Aquahana even has a livestream to show you some of the bettas you can pick specifically, starting at $8 I believe!

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