Fish Lovers 2.0

[Dakotak]

okay, what should i use for finrot. i think thats what killed another one of my bettas, the other two haven't been nipping while I've been around because I've been keeping a close eye on them. so now all i'm left with are the two red ones. i have a feeling that the pet shop (because its local and most of their goldfish and beta tanks are gross) may have brought it in. all i know is that i came home today and my original first beta was dead, and her fins were chewed up last night and i had no idea where to move her. although it could possibly be a dominance thing. i mean i even added and rearranged the plants like you guys said.

Then again ,they claim the betas are all female, but my all red one looks almost like a male with fins that were snipped and a round tail, so that may be the issue... she is very colorful for a girl, but it has a tail the size of my other one's.

Clean the water and check for ammonia. I like to recommend salting the tank. I think for bettas you use half of the recommended dose. I'm sure the betta experts can help you better with this. :3

[Dappled Sapphire]

well guys i am a interesting situation i am looking for a fish that will stay small enough to live in a 30 gal. and eat fancy guppies every now and then and something hardy i was thinking about a chiclid of some kind? any suggestions?

Will it be alone?

If yeess...

Firemouths are very broody cichlids and would probably take guppies pretty readily.

T-bar might.

Blue acara, red breasted acara, and Port acara probably would once fully grown.

Maybe an axolotl? I don't know too much about them though

[Firefly_Dreamer]

okay, what should i use for finrot. i think thats what killed another one of my bettas, the other two haven't been nipping while I've been around because I've been keeping a close eye on them. so now all i'm left with are the two red ones. i have a feeling that the pet shop (because its local and most of their goldfish and beta tanks are gross) may have brought it in. all i know is that i came home today and my original first beta was dead, and her fins were chewed up last night and i had no idea where to move her. although it could possibly be a dominance thing. i mean i even added and rearranged the plants like you guys said.

Then again ,they claim the betas are all female, but my all red one looks almost like a male with fins that were snipped and a round tail, so that may be the issue... she is very colorful for a girl, but it has a tail the size of my other one's.

Clean the water and check for ammonia. I like to recommend salting the tank. I think for bettas you use half of the recommended dose. I'm sure the beta experts can help you better with this. :3

But i just Did a partial water yesterday. i tested the ammonia levels and they were low.

[Bettahorse]

But i just Did a partial water yesterday. i tested the ammonia levels and they were low.

If you have any ammonia at all, it's bad. Ammonia levels should be at 0. Fin rot is not contagious.It is an infection, not a disease. Fin rot is ultimately caused by poor water quality. There is fungus that can cause fin rot, but you would be able to see fungus. Using salt can help prevent infection, so I suggest more water changes, and adding AQ salt. Use the dosing listed on the box.

[Dakotak]

well guys i am a interesting situation i am looking for a fish that will stay small enough to live in a 30 gal. and eat fancy guppies every now and then and something hardy i was thinking about a chiclid of some kind? any suggestions?

Will it be alone?

If yeess...

Firemouths are very broody cichlids and would probably take guppies pretty readily.

T-bar might.

Blue acara, red breasted acara, and Port acara probably would once fully grown.

Maybe an axolotl? I don't know too much about them though

I think the guppies would maybe try to nibble on the axolotl's gills. I think it would be fine if dark dragon added them in only for food and not kept them in as inhabitants though.
Oh on the subject of axolotls, I found a local LFS that sells them and if I can find a place for the 30 gallon long I will be getting some.

[Bettahorse]

Pics of Jewel and his 5 sisters that I still have.

[Zekea]

They're all pretty nice for lighter colored females, and Jewl is still nothing short from fantastic. :) I only have one picture of my second betta ever, one of the three that died while I was away for the summer, Beast; none the less he is still gorgeous.

[MaineiacJay]

my fiance bought me another betta. sigh. hes only feeding my addiction, this is not good! haha

anyways, no pictures just yet, but think id call him a multicolor 4-ray crowntail. hes neat looking =)

[Dakotak]

I got a new snail yesterday. ^^ Its a golden apple snail. Ill have pics soon. Its so cute!!

[RATTIE]

One of my shrimp jumped out of my 20g :s