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by bloomer
Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:19 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: A growing sense of worry
Replies: 10
Views: 6520

Re: A growing sense of worry

I appreciate the responses, but unfortunately, my Betta didn't make it through the night. It's made me think he might have had an underlying issue that the stress of the move brought to the surface. I'm a bit stumped as the shrimp are all happy and active, so I'm leaning towards the former. I'll do ...
by bloomer
Tue Mar 18, 2025 2:01 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: A growing sense of worry
Replies: 10
Views: 6520

Re: A growing sense of worry

Thanks for getting back to me, Snout - I appreciate the advice and I'm glad I could get some insight from someone with experience.
by bloomer
Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:24 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: A growing sense of worry
Replies: 10
Views: 6520

Re: A growing sense of worry


I think 23.5°C should be fine for him, but it's good you're taking precautions. Do you have a separate thermometer to double-check the temperature? Our betta likes to snooze by the heater and filter too, but if yours is lethargic all day, it's a bit worrying. Does the tank have some hiding spots ...
by bloomer
Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:53 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: A growing sense of worry
Replies: 10
Views: 6520

Re: A growing sense of worry


I think 23.5°C should be fine for him, but it's good you're taking precautions. Do you have a separate thermometer to double-check the temperature? Our betta likes to snooze by the heater and filter too, but if yours is lethargic all day, it's a bit worrying. Does the tank have some hiding spots ...
by bloomer
Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:00 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: A growing sense of worry
Replies: 10
Views: 6520

A growing sense of worry

I'm getting a bit worried about my male Betta. He was really active on Friday and yesterday after I introduced him to the 5-gallon tank with the shrimp, but today he's been really lethargic, just hovering in one corner near the surface. I've been checking the water parameters like crazy since he ...
by bloomer
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Can betta fish make friends
Replies: 0
Views: 839

Can betta fish make friends

The little chilli rasboras have been in the divided tank for about a week now. They've mostly made their way into the right end section and are thriving - their colours have really come back. However, a couple of them seem to be drawn to the left end section, where Triton the Betta resides. I still ...
by bloomer
Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:23 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: will the second attempt be successful?
Replies: 2
Views: 987

will the second attempt be successful?

I decided to give it another go with a Betta in my 5g tank. This time I did my research, read reviews and found a different shop. The one I used to go to with my family when I was a kid has a great variety of fish and supplies, but the quality of their fish has gone downhill. I found a new shop ...