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For real, those things are like weeds. If one method doesn't work, switch it up. Took me three tries to clear my tank.

Yo, had the same prob in my nano. Peppermints are hit or miss, mine just chilled. Ended up using a syringe with lemon juice, worked like a charm but gotta be precise.

Update: Red's due for a water change today, and I'm thrilled to report he's doing amazingly well. I honestly didn't think he'd pull through, but he's a real trooper. Now he's actually begging for food, which is a huge relief - we're still taking it easy on him, feeding him flakes about once or twice ...

That nitrate level is pretty concerning, to be honest. I'm thinking maybe all these daily water changes haven't been enough to keep it under control.


I've been getting mixed opinions, but I'm happy to say Red is pretty much back to normal - about 95% better. His fins are looking good again. I ...

Sounds to me like Big Red's got bloat. Don't worry about him not eating just yet - fish can go up to a week without food. Try fasting him for about 4-5 days, then see if he'll take to some peas. I'm talking frozen peas, thawed, blanched, squeezed out of the shell, and mashed. I'm also thinking his ...

Sounds to me like Big Red's got bloat. Don't worry about him not eating just yet - fish can go up to a week without food. Try fasting him for about 4-5 days, then see if he'll take to some peas. I'm talking frozen peas, thawed, blanched, squeezed out of the shell, and mashed. I'm also thinking his ...

This morning, Big Red's still holding on, but not out of the woods yet. His breathing's slowed down a bit, and he's not as lethargic as before - occasionally swims around a decoration, but that's it. Still zero interest in food, which is really worrying me. His eyes are still clear, and he looks at ...

Hey all,

I've been noticing some concerning behavior from Big Red, one of my betta fish, over the past couple of days. He's been really lethargic and won't eat - this is unusual for him as he's usually always up for food. He's also just lounging at the bottom of his tank or against the filter ...

I don't think wrapping around the filter was a great sign either, probably a weak spot for Big Red. Not sure what's going on though, could be a few things.


That's just what he's always done, he genuinely seems to enjoy it. He's been a pretty active guy, always swimming around and goofing off ...

Hey all,

I've been noticing some concerning behavior from Big Red, one of my betta fish, over the past couple of days. He's been really lethargic and won't eat - this is unusual for him as he's usually always up for food. He's also just lounging at the bottom of his tank or against the filter ...