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It seems like you might not have cycled the tank before introducing your betta - this process involves adding ammonia and waiting for sufficient bacteria growth. At three weeks, you've likely grown some bacteria, but probably not enough yet. I'd recommend changing half the water daily to monitor the ...

I'd advise against using any of those 'fix' products on your betta, or any labyrinth fish for that matter. Those things contain aromatic oils, like tea tree oil in the case of Bettafix, which can mess with their labyrinth organ. Just because the label says it's suitable doesn't mean it's safe to use.

If the loach has those orange and black stripes, it sounds more like a kuhli loach to me, rather than a clown loach. Kuhlis are social creatures and they do better in a group, otherwise they tend to be quite shy. I'm not surprised Petco got it wrong though - if they said it was a clown loach, that's ...

Honestly, I'm no expert, but to me, it sounds like she might be bloated or something.


It's not just overstocking that's the issue here, the tank's also poorly stocked. Feline's right on the money about loaches needing to be in a group, and I'm struggling to think of any loach that'd thrive in a ...

I'd like to add that tap water treated with dechlorinator is also suitable for use with baby bettas.

Based on the images, I'd say the marking on his head appears to be part of his natural colouration.

No they are different species.

Powder blue gouramis, being dwarf gouramis (Trichogaster lalius), will only breed with other dwarf gouramis, regardless of their colour.
Opaline gouramis, on the other hand, are three spot gouramis (Trichopodus trichopterus) and will only breed with other three spot ...

I'm just wondering, do you have any live plants in your tank. They can make a huge difference. I've got floating plants covering most of the surface in both my tanks and they really help with ammonia levels. If you're planning to get some, it might be worth waiting until they're established before ...

If you can, try to fit the sponge from the old filter into the new one using scissors - this way you'll preserve the beneficial bacteria. I personally prefer internal filters, but not the cartridge-only type. My 23-litre tank has an Eheim Picclykup filter, which has a sponge as its medium and an ...

I'd advise you to stop using Melafix right away - the -fix products have aromatic oils that aren't good for labyrinth fish, they can harm their labyrinth organ.

Instead, try doing daily water changes, at least 50% each time, and see if that helps with the fin rot. You can also add some aquarium ...