Unlabelled Betta Fish Aquariums - [AUTOPOST] CARESHEET, WIKI & WEEKLY HELP POST - April 15 to April 22

April 15, 2019
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Betta Fish Aquariums - [AUTOPOST] CARESHEET, WIKI & WEEKLY HELP POST - April 15 to April 22

[AUTOPOST] CARESHEET, WIKI & WEEKLY HELP POST - April 15 to April 22

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 03:33 AM PDT

Welcome to r/bettafish!

Click this link to view our CARESHEET

Quick synopsis of caresheet:

  • Minimum tank size is 5 gallons (about 20 liters) for a regular sized betta, and 10 gallons (about 40 liters) for a king/giant betta

  • Bettas need an adjustable heater and a thermometer to ensure water temperature stays between 78-82°F or about 26-28°C

  • Bettas need a cycled tank- this requires a filter

  • Bettas need silk or live plants and hidey holes with no sharp edges.

  • Bettas have a special organ, the labyrinth organ, allowing them to breathe air. They require constant access to air at the top of the tank.

  • Bettas will jump- it is best to have a tank with a lid

Click this link to view our WIKI

Quick synopsis of the wiki:

  • Contains info on basic betta care, diseases, potential tank mates, tail types/coloring, differences between males/females, ordering bettas, moving with bettas, setting up sororities and MORE!

  • This most likely has the answers to your questions. Feel free to ask questions if you are confused or aren't sure about something.

WEEKLY HELP POST

This is the place to ask anything and everything about bettas. Be sure to include your water parameters(ammonia/nitrite/nitrate,) tank size, how long the specific issue has been occurring, and some pictures if there is something which requires a diagnosis (e.g. fin rot/melt, velvet, dropsy.)

How do I upload pictures?

Go to imgur.com and select "New Post". Add all the clear pictures you have so we can better determine what is going on with your fish. It is recommended you set the album to private if you don't want weird comments. Click upload. From there, click the share button- if you are on mobile, hit "copy to clipboard" and paste the link into your comment on here. If on desktop, copy the link and paste it here.

For those new to technology- ctrl + c is copy, ctrl + v is paste.

To have your link like this, put these [ ] brackets around the text you want to show, with no space before the first word or after the last word, and without adding a space after the second bracket, use parentheses ( ) for the link, with no spaces between the parentheses or the link itself.

Be sure to read our rules before posting or commenting.

If your question was not answered yesterday, please feel free to post again!

Ask away!

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Dead? Nah, this is just how I sleep

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 07:59 AM PDT

He ate every shrimp in the tank... his belly is huge

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 06:36 AM PDT

I've shown him before but now he has a name.... Perseus (aka Percy)

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 06:05 AM PDT

What were you expecting?

Posted: 14 Apr 2019 03:49 PM PDT

When I got my first betta 2 years ago, I sent my dad a picture. Today he gave me this!

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 02:57 AM PDT

Hello, I bought this sad looking baby yesterday and just wanted to share him, also I'll probably post updates on his growth

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 06:58 AM PDT

This is how my betta takes a rest. He nose dives into the grass and stares at the shrimp and rocks. (Yea I have a little bit of a snail problem)

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 09:14 AM PDT

What's up. Im Neo, and welcome to my crib

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 07:34 AM PDT

Betta tank finally has grown in. Used only plants that came from another tank of mine. Also a good shot of my angry guy

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 11:29 AM PDT

Brock's beautiful transformation from when I saved him from my sister!

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 11:24 AM PDT

That look on his face tho is priceless. Tinny he is the smallest betta I own and he’s got a short stocky body for a dumbo ear betta.

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 06:13 AM PDT

Elmo looking all mad cuz I tidy up his tank.

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 06:11 AM PDT

I was comissioned to design this shirt. It printed out nicely!

Posted: 14 Apr 2019 05:48 PM PDT

Meet a boy named Becky

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 12:04 PM PDT

Leaf hammock? Nah. I'll just wedge myself here.

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 10:03 AM PDT

My new Betta boi Phlox just built his first bubble nest

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 06:29 AM PDT

Genji has really warmed up to his 29 gallon bachelor pad

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 09:11 AM PDT

A water dragon lurking in the depths of his domain.

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 10:01 AM PDT

Hooked up Ol' Greg with some plants, since he's doing well. I can't wait to get him into a 10 gallon!

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 10:28 AM PDT

quick Betta art of Klohaa2003's Eros ^~^

Posted: 14 Apr 2019 07:16 PM PDT

5$ PetSmart uglyboy. Sure has a heck of a personality though! I love him!

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 10:49 AM PDT

Sick Fish - Please don't skip!

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 12:00 PM PDT

Sick Fish - Please don't skip!

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here...

My fish is sick! I think it's ick (ich?) but I would really appreciate any advice you can give me, I'm very clueless!

So a little background on Henry (feel free to skip): I saw some stupid kid shaking his cup up at Walmart - no employees or parents in sight. When I saw it happening I felt so bad that I waited for the kid to leave and grabbed his cup. He actually looked up at me and I felt my heart melt. Never had a fish before, so had no idea they'd look you in the face like that. Grabbed basic necessities and bought him that night. Everything has been one learning experience after another.

Now, the important stuff...
About a week ago I noticed him acting strangely (being more aggressive, he looped like he was droopy, and he wasn't eating as much). I got a good look at him and saw tiny white patches on the back of his neck. Googled it and found out about ick (ich?).

I WANT TO EMPHASIZE THIS:
I wouldn't be posting here if I suspected it was just ick, because I understand ick to be a very simple thing to treat.
Henry has started throwing himself against the walls of his tank and acting very confused and aggressive. He hits himself so hard on the walls that I can hear it across the room. I'm terrified for him and I feel so helpless.

Here are some pictures of his spots...

https://i.redd.it/zbak7j846hs21.jpg

https://i.redd.it/s7andl846hs21.jpg

https://i.redd.it/u9apwk846hs21.jpg

I've ordered these two items off Amazon and they should be here before the end of today:

API Super Ick

API AQUARIUM SALT Freshwater Aquarium Salt
(I read this could help him heal faster if I put a small amount in his tank)

I have since moved him into a clean 5 gallon tank to medicate him. I've never medicated a fish before.

Can you all please provide advice and guidance?

I don't want to lose him.
Thank you for reading.

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my rescue fish Peach! she’s a baby betta! only have her in a two gallon heated tank atm but next month i’m moving her to a 3.5 heated and filtered tank or once she starts growing bigger and getting healthier! rescued her from awful living conditions. surprised she lived. she’s been eating

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 11:41 AM PDT

How do I stabilize my PH?

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 11:36 AM PDT

My ph is currently all over the place, but never higher than 7.0, it just keeps getting lower and lower. I've had crushed coral in the tank for about 2 months, and this just started happening this week... I need suggestions and advice...😬

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