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by aquafolk
Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:16 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: is my betta stressed or sick?
Replies: 9
Views: 2231

Re: is my betta stressed or sick?

I ended up getting strips since the liquid tests weren't available, which means I can only provide ranges, not exact numbers.
by aquafolk
Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:09 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: is my betta stressed or sick?
Replies: 9
Views: 2231

Re: is my betta stressed or sick?

I just got the test kit and ran some tests on Eros' water. Everything seems fine - ammonia levels are normal, nitrate and nitrite levels are normal too. The pH is neutral, chlorine levels are normal, and the alkalinity is good. The only thing that stood out was that the water is hard, but I'm not ...
by aquafolk
Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: is my betta stressed or sick?
Replies: 9
Views: 2231

Re: is my betta stressed or sick?

I did a 50% water change this morning but Eros is still acting really weird. He jumped on top of the log again and I'm getting really worried about him getting stuck and drying up. I've ordered an ammonia test kit, but until I get it, I'm not sure what to do about his behavior. He's hiding a lot ...
by aquafolk
Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: is my betta stressed or sick?
Replies: 9
Views: 2231

Re: is my betta stressed or sick?

I'm still a bit stumped, I don't have a test kit for ammonia or nitrite levels, but I did manage to check the pH and it's at 7. I've been doing some research on water changes and I'm not sure which method would be best for Eros. I've read about the gravel vacuum method, but I'm not sure if that's ...
by aquafolk
Tue Jan 02, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: is my betta stressed or sick?
Replies: 9
Views: 2231

is my betta stressed or sick?

I've had Eros for about two weeks now, and at first, he was doing great. I made sure to clean his tank and decorations before adding them, and I even used conditioner on the tap water. I also let the water filter for a week before bringing him home and dosed it with bettafix to prevent any diseases ...