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by lyrix
Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:05 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Feeling defeated and considering giving up
Replies: 8
Views: 190

Feeling defeated and considering giving up

Hello again, fellow fish enthusiasts and friends,

I'm back after a brief hiatus, but this time with a heavy heart and a broken spirit. My tank has completely melted down in just 12 hours, and I'm at a loss. I don't want to admit defeat, but I think it's time to face reality. I'm on the verge of ...
by lyrix
Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PetSmart 5-gallon tank
Replies: 9
Views: 294

Re: PetSmart 5-gallon tank

I'm using a Tetra HT10 in mine. Works fine, but keep an eye on the temp. Bettas are picky about that. Oh, and don't forget a lid. They're jumpers.
by lyrix
Sat Apr 19, 2025 4:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PetSmart 5-gallon tank
Replies: 9
Views: 294

Re: PetSmart 5-gallon tank

Yep, got one last month. The filter's chill once you tweak it. My Betta digs the space, but the heater's kinda sketchy. Had to swap it for a better one.
by lyrix
Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:03 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment
Replies: 14
Views: 11798

Re: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment

I'm having a bit of a facepalm moment - I think I actually bought a hornwort that was mislabeled as Anacharis. That would explain why it was shedding like crazy. I'm gonna brave the cold and head to my LFS to grab some actual Anacharis, and this time I'll make sure to quarantine it properly (no more ...
by lyrix
Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:39 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment
Replies: 14
Views: 11798

Re: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment



Morning,
I'm hoping I've got the right spot to post about my concerns with my King Male betta - if not, please let me know and I'll repost accordingly. I'm still getting the hang of these threads and just looking for some advice.

I've got a male King Betta, rescued from a pet store about 6-8 ...
by lyrix
Sun Mar 16, 2025 2:49 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment
Replies: 14
Views: 11798

Re: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment

I'm fairly limited on space, this is a 10 gallon long. Would broad leafed Anacharis still do well despite not having depth? I had a narrow leafed variety before, and like you said, my betta didn't really care for it.

I'm not opposed to adding more plants, since changing over to a canister filter I ...
by lyrix
Sat Mar 15, 2025 9:37 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment
Replies: 14
Views: 11798

Re: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment

I really appreciate the responses from both of you.

The bloodworms I've been using are fresh frozen, not dehydrated, so that's a plus. I'm a bit concerned that I might have inadvertently created a finicky eater, and now he's refusing all other food sources because of the bloodworms. Hopefully ...
by lyrix
Sat Mar 15, 2025 9:25 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment
Replies: 14
Views: 11798

Re: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment

I was thinking the same thing, hours of scouring forums and websites, and I finally hit a wall, which is why I decided to post and see if anyone had any advice I might have missed. This is my first time taking on a treatment like this and trying to rehab a Betta, so I'm learning as I go. I did have ...
by lyrix
Sat Mar 15, 2025 6:08 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment
Replies: 14
Views: 11798

Re: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment

Update: He finally ate some defrosted blood worms this afternoon, so that's a small victory. Still, he's really listless and keeps rubbing on the substrate, which is worrying me. Also, I've noticed he's been docking in between the lava rocks, which is totally out of character for him - he usually ...
by lyrix
Sat Mar 15, 2025 4:10 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment
Replies: 14
Views: 11798

Re: Betta struggles after roundworm treatment

Here are the current pics of my little guy, taken during feeding time - he's still got that spark in his eye, but it's clear he's struggling.