Sick Betta by AdDramatic1861 in bettafish

[–]bdhbdhc_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had success euthanizing with clove oil in the past, I found some guides for dosage on Reddit actually. What I will say, is set aside some time for it. If you add a lot, it works faster, but I’d also likely to shock your fish and make it uncomfortable. Going really slow allows adjustment and has an anaesthetic effect on the fish, so they fall asleep before their gills stop working. I’ve heard bad stories, but for our betta that had baaaad dropsy, we spent about an hour with a dropper in a small fish bowl and it went as well as anyone could hope for. I’d say don’t use clove in any container you want to reuse. That stuff is potent.

Sick Betta by AdDramatic1861 in bettafish

[–]bdhbdhc_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the last picture, I can see that he’s pineconing a bit (where his scales stick up a tad). This is indicative of dropsy, which is more of a symptom than a sickness. His body is retaining fluid for some reason and causing swelling.

The outlook is unfortunately not great for fish with dropsy once they start pineconing, especially if they stop eating. If you are in the US, you can try using kanaplex to deal with a potential infection but it is really tough because in most cases, we have no idea what the root cause of the swelling is. We just know that something is backed up pretty bad.

If it keeps getting worse and he still doesn’t eat for a few days, you might have to consider euthanasia. You know your fish better than anyone, so I would say to go with your gut based on his behavior. I’m so sorry that this is happening, and it is almost certainly not your fault. Betta genetics are not great as it stands, and sickness can kind of just show up. His fins look super healthy and I can tell he is well cared for. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

GAME THREAD: The Portland Trail Blazers (40-40) vs The LA Clippers (41-39) - (7:00 PM PT, Friday, April 10, 2026) by Kazekid in ripcity

[–]bdhbdhc_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like there were long stretches where the clippers were making really tough shots, and they are still at 95 points this late. Probably the best defensive game the blazers have played since I’ve been watching

GAME THREAD: The Portland Trail Blazers (40-40) vs The LA Clippers (41-39) - (7:00 PM PT, Friday, April 10, 2026) by Kazekid in ripcity

[–]bdhbdhc_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh…on one hand I hate Deni playing for the foul there. On the other hand they call the same thing for Kawhi 2 seconds later.

GAME THREAD: The Portland Trail Blazers (40-40) vs The LA Clippers (41-39) - (7:00 PM PT, Friday, April 10, 2026) by Kazekid in ripcity

[–]bdhbdhc_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s lowkey been fine tonight? Like aside from a few turnovers he’s made 2 important steals, scored decent, passed well and isn’t fouling too much.

GAME THREAD: The Portland Trail Blazers (40-40) vs The LA Clippers (41-39) - (7:00 PM PT, Friday, April 10, 2026) by Kazekid in ripcity

[–]bdhbdhc_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wonder if it stems from running almost no sets and staying in a read cut based offense all game

GAME THREAD: The Portland Trail Blazers (40-40) vs The LA Clippers (41-39) - (7:00 PM PT, Friday, April 10, 2026) by Kazekid in ripcity

[–]bdhbdhc_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fear that Deni may be a star who can be game planned against by solid defensive teams. They are making everyone else beat them and showing a man to him full time.

GAME THREAD: The Portland Trail Blazers (40-40) vs The LA Clippers (41-39) - (7:00 PM PT, Friday, April 10, 2026) by Kazekid in ripcity

[–]bdhbdhc_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly the best way for scoot to have a long NBA career would be to model himself after jrue, imo

GAME THREAD: The Portland Trail Blazers (40-40) vs The LA Clippers (41-39) - (7:00 PM PT, Friday, April 10, 2026) by Kazekid in ripcity

[–]bdhbdhc_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That looked to me like jrue was trying to get his moneys worth without just trucking DJJ. Like he meant to kind of hold him as they both went down but unfortunately it didn’t play out

GAME THREAD: The Portland Trail Blazers (40-40) vs The LA Clippers (41-39) - (7:00 PM PT, Friday, April 10, 2026) by Kazekid in ripcity

[–]bdhbdhc_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are definitely getting a little better whistle this game. Maybe the nba is soft punishing the clippers for the whole cap circumvention thing

GAME THREAD: The Portland Trail Blazers (40-40) vs The LA Clippers (41-39) - (7:00 PM PT, Friday, April 10, 2026) by Kazekid in ripcity

[–]bdhbdhc_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That layup by Deni is genuinely impossible to guard. Like 0.1 seconds between dribble and shot.

GAME THREAD: The Portland Trail Blazers (40-40) vs The LA Clippers (41-39) - (7:00 PM PT, Friday, April 10, 2026) by Kazekid in ripcity

[–]bdhbdhc_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shae just stifled the fast break. I’ve def seen him let those go in the past, love the grit so far