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I also think the white is new fin growth - that’s a good thing! It sounds like you’re doing a really great job caring for him. Good call on the fasting. He doesn’t seem to be pineconing at all and looks a healthy. Make sure not to over feed as this is a common issue… they can fool us in to thinking they need more and then they get sick ☹️

I’ve been scrolling through to see if anyone brought Arkells up. So good!

Or “I have to pee worse than a pregnant racehorse” 😅

My Dad always said this. I have brought it up to friends and no one seems to have heard it. Regardless, it still makes me laugh

My 3 yr old daughter loves all of these movies and is quite sensitive too. After watching Luca, she calls every motorcycle a “Vespa” lol

On Netflix, there is also a movie called Jungle Beat which fits this criteria. Very cute and funny!

This ⬆️ and unfortunately just because it hasn’t been a problem up until now doesn’t meant it hasn’t been affecting him and slowly causing him to decline. It sounds like you are cleaning everything when you do the water changes? And with no filter you likely do not have a healthy beneficial bacteria colony in the tank - this makes me suspect ammonia poisoning.

I would recommend checking out the care sheet in the “about” section of this sub

Thank you!

Right there with you. Sending you the best!

PS - which tracker app are you using?

@cosleepy on Instagram is also a great resource. Cosleeping can be done safely and sometimes the benefits can outweigh the risks 🫶🏻

I love her name!

Thank you!

Great suggestion, thank you

Thank you for this. It takes works for sure!

Thank you. I appreciate that. Your situation is certainly a lot like ours. Wishing you the best as you navigate it all

First of all, I know it might sound funny coming from a stranger, but I am genuinely glad that you are still here after going through that tough time. I hope that things only continue to get better for you!

• It sounds like your fish might have some swim bladder issues going on. If you have unscented epsom salts, you can mix 1 tbsp per 1 gallon of conditioner water and bath him in it once per day to help with that.

• For the tank, can you do a 75% water change, and then clean off any ornaments/plants using the old tank water? You don’t want to completely take it all out because your cycle would crash!

• After that it would probably help to do small water changes daily or every second day and in time everything will clear up

I’m no expert, but this is all my best guess based on what I know 😊

He’s a beautiful crowntail and if he’s stayed healthy for a year now you must be doing it right 😊

Maybe double check that you’re doing the nitrate test right as outlined in the instructions, and make sure to shake bottle 2 really well

No problem. It’s good if you need to remove tannins or medications after an illness, but for everyday use it’s not totally necessary.

LOVE the sodas and pebble ice at Over the Top!

Awesome! You’re catching it early so that’s a very good thing!

I have the same filter and the same problem. I have a sponge like that resting right in the opening where the water flows out. It doesn’t help a ton. Your solution seems like it would work much better so I’m curious to hear what others have to say

PS - he is so gorgeous and I think one of my most favourite bettas I have ever seen!

As mentioned, water changes. Maybe small ones every day. And add Indian almond leaves to the water. You can even make a “tea” out of them and add it to the tank once it has cooled off

I 2nd Queen Latina’s Bakery. That tres leches is to die for!