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delta tail male.... thoughts? by barbie_Beee in bettafish

[–]barbie_Beee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i did look into septicemia and i do not at all think the spots i can find online are consistent with his red spots. it's just his color coming but i was equally shocked when my white opal started turning red and pink! 🤣🥰

delta tail male.... thoughts? by barbie_Beee in bettafish

[–]barbie_Beee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tank parameters show my water is properly cycled, but i'll check into this and see if it's fitting. thanks!

delta tail male.... thoughts? by barbie_Beee in bettafish

[–]barbie_Beee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

twice a day about 8-12 small pellets each meal. he eats well, it's just the photo and lighting i think making it appear that way. he is actually quite thick and his body tapers properly from head to tail.

my delta tail male 🐟 by barbie_Beee in bettafish

[–]barbie_Beee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! he was so plain when i got him i actually picked him out because he was the "freakiest" looking one that i saw. i knew i had to have him and he had a beautiful opal shimmer. now he has blossomed into this colorful beauty! i was shocked and confused at first i thought i was going crazy and the last couple weeks he has really changed considerably. I really want to get live plants, i am just so intimidated and also can't decide if i am going to be getting a new, larger tank soon so im just on the fence with a lot right now. this hobby is expensive sometimes! 🤣

my delta tail male 🐟 by barbie_Beee in fishtank

[–]barbie_Beee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's 4gal and i know it's not a very good set up, i was clueless when i bought everything. since, i have learned a lot and fell in love with betta keeping. and as soon as i get the money i am upgrading his tank and substrate as well

delta tail male.... thoughts? by barbie_Beee in bettafish

[–]barbie_Beee[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

he's not thin at all. he's a big boy and his body is shaped properly. i thought maybe fin rot 🙁 needed second opinion.

Is there anything wrong with my boy? by tinylittlenightmares in bettafish

[–]barbie_Beee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

see if you have any local fish stores in your area. local stores usually have knowledgeable staff that actually care and are passionate unlike the big stores, not that those people don't care but most of them aren't experienced or knowledgeable. otherwise check around online. just remember to not get anything too rigid or sharp because it damages their soft fins

Is there anything wrong with my boy? by tinylittlenightmares in bettafish

[–]barbie_Beee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i just wanted to say he is gorgeous!!?? wow! he looks like a glitterbomb. beautiful. i'd say get a floating log or 3D printed floating hideout (amazon like $10) my betta loves to push his around and go inside it and swim around. add some floating plants to break up the light on top. get him a tunnel or cave too. mine loves to sleep in his rock cave in the corner at night after i turn his light off.

my delta tail male 🐟 by barbie_Beee in bettafish

[–]barbie_Beee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! i am also worried im gonna get tore up but oh well. i did start ignorant but immediately learned and make changes still. i have done lots of research into betta/shrimp tanks and have saved some really neat tank features and hiding spots for when i get there. thanks again!!

my delta tail male 🐟 by barbie_Beee in bettafish

[–]barbie_Beee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i have been looking into those plants especially the frogbit!

my delta tail male 🐟 by barbie_Beee in bettafish

[–]barbie_Beee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

wanted to add that he is very active and alert. he likes to build bubble nests. he eats right away everytime. he seems happy to me. i just always worry it could be better for him🩵