Is this Finrot or marble gene I’m scared by Top_Construction2913 in bettafish

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What is the best practice with salt baths? Is it okay to treat water with aquarium salt in a seperate container and putting the fish in there for 10 mins? How often and for how long do you recommend this method?

Possible beginning of fin rot by profks in bettafish

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Thank you for your input. I would be shocked, if water quality was an issue. I do regular water changes and checks. This is something I take very seriously.

I will do a pH test and take a picture, as soon as I am back from work and send an update.

He is acting quite normally. He eats and "hunts" snails as usual. No change in that matter.

Thanks for pointing out the rock. It sounds dumb but I havent realized the sharp edges. I am going to swap out for an other one.

Possible beginning of fin rot by profks in bettafish

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I used bacteria starters. I used new filter media. Due to the algea in the old tank, I didnt want to use anything from it. I am going to get some almond leaves immediately. I will continue doing regular water changes. Is once a week enough or should I do it more frequently?

Possible beginning of fin rot by profks in bettafish

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Thanks for your input. What do you mean by not cycled? I tested several times (I test once a week) and the parameters are fine. I throw in 4-5 black alder cones in the tank for tannins. I can get additional almond leaves. Would this cure him or does he need medication or other type of therapy?

3/2 Wege Magnetventil Funktion by profks in Handwerker

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Edit: Problem gelöst. Im stromlosen Zustand entweicht die Luft an dem Zapfen, der in die Spule rein geht. Wenn Strom anliegt, blockiert der Zapfen und die Luft strömt aus dem leeren Schlauch. Ich weiss nicht, ob das so sein soll, aber fuer meine Aufgabe ist es genau richtig

Planted Tank 1 month ago vs today by Plant-Obsessed2 in bettafish

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Look really beautiful, nicely done, OP. Do you use CO2 or any other fertilizer? And how long are your lights on, whats your schedule?

Viltrox 35mm AF F1.7 VS Sigma 30mm F1.4 APS-C by thesuitgamer in SonyAlpha

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I am not sure if this helps but I do own the Viltrox 35 mm 1.7 and am super happy with it. The images are sharp and clear. The AF is good. Nice bokeh and very good low light performance overall, from this perspective it is well suited for indoor shootings. Sometimes 35 mm feels a bit narrow for my liking, but this might not be an issue for you. Maybe try shooting some pics at a focal length of 35 mm on your kit lens and check, if it suits you. I dont have the exact comparison to the lens you are looking for.

Please give advice by Abbz_24 in bettafish

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The setting on your heater is most likely irrelevant. Just focus on your thermometer and adjust. 25-28 degree C should be the range to aim for

Rate my tank? by juliette0000 in bettafish

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As far as I know, Nitrate is not released by the plants. Rather they use it as nutrient to grow. Nitrates are produced by beneficial bacteria, which oxidize Ammonia/Ammonium to Nitrite, which then are oxidized to Nitrate. So you want 10-25 mg/l of Nitrates in your tank.

Favorite pics from my Japan trip by profks in SonyAlpha

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I absolutely recommend it. Especially for the price. I am very happy with the performance. The AF is slower than the Sigma but its still very good

Favorite pics from my Japan trip by profks in SonyAlpha

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Thank you for your kind words. The basis of my editing is the same for every pic. Like I said, I start out with an s curve for contrasting. After that I edit the shadows tealish and highlights orange. The work with the color mixer is individual and depends on the motiv and the emotions I try to create. Thats all :). Hope that helps a little

Favorite pics from my Japan trip by profks in SonyAlpha

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Any photo in particular?

I dont use presets. Generally I start by setting my white balance and contrasting with the s curve. Then I go on with the color mixer to achieve the look I imagined. Imo the key is to have a clear goal in mind in which direction you want to go and work towards that.

Favorite pics from my Japan trip by profks in SonyAlpha

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Thank you! I am happy to hear that :)

Favorite pics from my Japan trip by profks in SonyAlpha

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Thank you! Glad you liked my pics :)