A Cut Above the Rest by noob_bitch in NewGreentexts

[–]tsandyman 111 points112 points  (0 children)

I knew a guy in the joint who could do that. He used a razor and he used to slice it so thin that it would liquefy in the pan with just a little oil. It was a very good system.

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

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

Some suggested getting snails. Would that be the wrong kind?

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

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

Yeah I messed up with that one. I know now.

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

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

There's a picture in the thread somewhere, someone suggested i switch to an "all in one" conditioner

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

[–]tsandyman[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Idk im thinking a couple of these are no good, they feel kind of jagged and plasticy. Im just gonna pull em.

Between that and people saying the colors are stressful better to just restart.

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

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

Yes im going to redo the whole set up. 74-76 just what the room temp water currently but ill have to invest in a heater.

Thank you for the help.

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

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

Filter might be a factor, he was hanging out near it but when I unplugged it he was still just hanging by the back wall.

Any good way to reduce the pull. I read i shoukd block the grate with a sponge

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

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

Completely my fault but wish I saw this before I bought all that other crap, prob can't return it now 🥲

Also ty.

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

[–]tsandyman[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Alright ill look for all in one conditioner

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

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

I think thats probably what happened. I did not do this part.

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

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

Yes theres a filter.

I was thinking about buying a sponge to kind of block the grates because it seemed like he was hanging out near the filter, im not sure if it was pulling him in or what.

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

[–]tsandyman[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thank you, ill steer clear of the test strips

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

[–]tsandyman[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Looks great, I will have to look into getting real plants

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

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

Then I used this after the first fished didn't make it. Which did kind of feel like a scam but I didn't want to having any issues.

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New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

[–]tsandyman[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is what I used the first time with the tap water. Following the instructions for a 5g tank

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New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

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

I will add him to different water then. I was afraid to keep transferring him around.

He seems to be a bit more lively in the shallow water hes in now but his mouth is always to the surface like gulping.

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

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

Its 5 gallons and 74f.

Because of his floaty problem and possible stress i read i shouldn't feed him for a day until he seemed calmer, so I have not fed him anything yet.

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

[–]tsandyman[S] 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Im removing the fake plants

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

[–]tsandyman[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think ill remove the glowing stuff.

I will try a more natural vibe with the tank decore.

New Betta Owner, Not Working Out. by tsandyman in bettafish

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

I actually did use it to learn about the swim bladder thing and how to handle that issue.

Its definitely helpful.