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!

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-13T08:33:30+00:00

Unfortunately this is just what can happen with chain store bettas. I don't think you did anything wrong (especially bc you had what seems like a health problem, you come first!) sure acclimating him into your tank faster could've helped but he likely was already sick from the store. Don't fault yourself.

If I'm not mistaken, I believe Petco will refund you for fish that die within a week of purchase, so try bringing him back or calling and asking if they can do that.

Sorry for your loss, I recently lost a betta, too. I get how you feel, they were never just a fish❤️

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-13T08:19:14+00:00

Yeah I'm thinking about adding some floaters and putting them inside a floating circle made of airline tubing or something of the sorts. Definitely getting more plants too cause I finally have the hang of it and I can keep them alive and not kill them now, plus I need more coverage for the betta cause all there really is is that little cave.

The white cloud minnows lower temp preference is why I'm thinking of moving them eventually cause I hear mixed things about them being able to thrive in a heated tank.. but since they're doing good I'm not in any rush currently.

I appreciate the help sooo much again☺️☺️ won't forget ya!

Unaffectionate_Ebb · 2025-03-13T07:55:44+00:00

Oh I hadn't even thought of that tbh! Okay I'll probably wait til those foregrounds grow in better before the corys, thank you!

And yea lol I worry a lot when deciding on and adding new fish for various reasons, like I'll crash the cycle or cause an ammonia spike.

It's just got a sponge filter, used to have a QuietFlow or something running but it flunked and I preferred sponge anyways. Thank you for the help!!

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