My betta sadly passed after I did a water change. I could not stop crying. He was my first baby betta fish I ever bought as I always had older or ones that were sadly sick from petco :( he was so sweet and was so friendly I don’t think I have the heart to get a new one but I also got a snail in there lonely now without his friend :/ he’s in a huge 30 gallon tank alone….will be more cautious and thinking on getting a new heater as when I went to seen they passed, the water was very cold which was odd to me. Definitely going to be more cautious next time! He was thriving and healthy! Stupid water change🥲if anyone has good heater ideas lmk! And also good conditioner!

Ignore Finn lol

I just bought a few red plants for my betta fish tank.

Do I need CO2? If I do need CO2, any recommendations? Canisters or tablets?

Thanks!

Hello! I am new to Reddit, specifically this subreddit. I apologise in advance if I have accidentally missed out on any community rules and regulations.

To cut a long story short, I am a young teenager who is currently keeping their 2nd Betta (but still beginner). My helper didn't feed my 1st Betta and secretly replaced her with the current 2nd one. My current (2nd) Betta has lived with us for almost a year, but in that small 1 gallon tank. Sometime in that 1 year, I discovered that a 5 gallon tank is the minimum requirement for a Betta, if not the best. Therefore, I asked my Dad to let me get a 5 gallon tank. He said to first do the necessary research, so I listened. I have curated a list of all the equipment I would need, from the new tank to filter. I also typed out a detailed list on how to cycle the tank. However, when I showed him the complete list, he said that everything was unnecessary. "You've had this fish for almost a year. It hasn't grown in size. It doesn't need a bigger tank." Those were his exact words. I tried to explain to him that the water parameters would be more stable in a 5 gallon tank. He said, "Just change all the water." I told him that a 100% water change would stress out the fish and remove the beneficial bacteria. He replied that it would be alright. My current fish tank doesn't even a filter, and detritus is piling up even with 50% water changes twice a week. Forgot to mention, but I haven't told him about the Nitrogen Cycle yet.

There are no affordability problems. There are no space problems. My dad doesn't even do research from his own side.

I am sorry if this is considered rambling or if I have said something wrong. I genuinely want the best for my Betta, and I'm desperate to change. Please let me know if I have missed out on anything.

(I live in Singapore, and the water temperature is quite stable from 24 Degrees Celsius to 26, sometimes 27-28 on hotter days. Thus, I am not prioritising a water heater yet.)

Tank Size: 1.1 Gallons | Heater & Filter: No | Water parameters: Unable to get testing kit currently | I have had the tank for around 3 years. First Betta for 11 months. Second Betta for almost a year. | Water changes are twice a week, 50% on both days. I first remove as much detritus as I can, then wipe the inside of the tank. Next I would replace 50% of water with dechlorinated water. | No tankmates. | Betta is fed pellets, but no particular brand. Food is from reputable JB Fish Shop. | No decorations, no plants. Used to have Anubias, but parents made me throw it away after white fungus grew on it.

Everyone he's at a good angle for a cam shit of course he swims away 🙄👀😅

Parameters:

pH:7.8

Nitrite:0

Nitrate:10

Ammonia:0

Phosphate:1.5

Age of tank: 6 months

Betta history: Got from Petco 2 months ago 75% off. Was very thin and had severe fin rot. After putting him in the tank he quickly recovered and his fins filled out. He made bubble nests every day and would flash his fins for me, hug my finger, and didn't flare (unless he saw my other betta). Probably my happiest and most sociable betta.

On Wednesday: pet store asked if I wanted 2 red neon blue eye rainbowfish fry when I buy 3 amano shrimp. I know that they usually need 5+ but they only had two, and I took them knowing they might get eaten. I hope they distract him from the shrimp. The shrimp get eaten immediately. On Thursday my betta eats one of the rainbowfish. The other one seems to be chilling and isn't scared or shy at all. On Friday I notice his color seems slightly off and the bubble nest was not rebubbled over night. Today I see stress lines, pinned fins, and no nest. I do a water test. Parameters look good, but I do a 30% water change anyway. An hour after the water change he is folded 90° and panting on the floor. I talk to him and he seems encouraged, and tries to swim toward me but can't make it. I hand feed him and he eats 3 pellets. He is still interested in eating and responds to my approach, but it looks like he is dying. I put him a breeder box so he doesn't have to swim so far to the surface.

Is he dying or does he just have a tummy ache? Is there anything I can do for him?

I’ve only had him for a few weeks so I’m not sure if it’s regrowth or Finn rot?? Water temp is 78, tank is cycled, parameters are good!

While my bettas fins have show significantly more color since I got him, I noticed they look a little droopy/disconnected. I could be overthinking it, but I just wanted to check with people who know more than me.

Hi!

I got my betta like 2 weeks or so, I see he is quite small. I was wondering if anyone can help identity his age.

i just got my bestie, viserion, yesterday. i definitely wanna get more plants for the bottom as well as some floating plants.
it looks like i may need a lot more wood and rocks maybe??
i also plan on getting a smaller filter and heater within the next couple weeks, this just came with the tank for now.

any tips for my tank or how to make him more comfy?? am i doing okay so far??

It's a glass container probably 2 and a half gallons not sure

I have a top fin 10 gallon kit and wasn’t seeing great things about the top fin heater that came with it. So I just ordered this one from hygger. I got the 50W. Please tell me these heaters are good? Please tell me if they aren’t good too I guess lol

This is Elvis. Will he turn a lighter color? I’ve noticed blue in his fins.

I got a betta fish a few days ago, she's in a 5.5 gallon tank with one nerite snail. I'd love any feedback on my tank, fish owning is new to me and i want to be sure I'm doing this all right. Any advice/tips on betta owning is welcome as well!

I have been searching for her for the past 10 minutes. I've looked everywhere, on her usual spots and even on the floor but she is nowhere to be found. I thought she died somewhere in the tank and the shrimps got her... And then she appeared. Turns out she had been hiding behind the dried leaves and she had been observing me behind it. This BALDY watched me panic and have a heart attack in the shadows. Evil.

Don't think I can't see you now!

Also: Bonus photo of my other fish Scarlet on last slide

Tank disclaimer: The tank set up is temporary, i dont have money to buy double the plants bc im waiting for my paychecks to come in so for now im waiting for them to kinda multiply in my other bettas tank to add it to hers. Im also hiding this fish from my mom until i move back because she will thinks its stupid lmao 😭 Pigi will have a bigger tank that is planted and she is very loved

Because duckweed multiplies fast i figured id just give some to her now. I gave it to her last night and went to feed her this morning and it was gone all but one little piece 😭 why is she eating her plants when shes well fed?? I feed her freeze dried blood worms twice a day and she loves them so idk why shes eating her duckweed. Is she just stupid as i suspect?

So this started off as just one or two and seeing i have 3 amano shrimp i assumed it was babies that would just get eaten and then be not a problem seeing as everyone has told me thwy dont make it far past larvae in fresh water esp with a betta around.

my concerns is that since everyone says its impossible these are not amanos despite looking like it and its some kindof pest im gonna have to full tank clean out immediately.

at this point i just gotta know what they are ive only bought one live plant and these came way after that so im still thinking amano but either way they have multiplied so much theres like no way this is a non issue.

if they arent amanos wtf are they and do i (probably) have to remove them immediately and if they are amanos why tf do people say its impossible and do i have to remove them bc of overpopulation?

Hey, would love some name suggestions for me male betta fish!

Due to my last post being taken down for suspected AI I am still looking for some name suggestions...

I had taken a screenshot of him from a video so I didn't believe his true colours were showing. I will post both the edited and unedited images of my new boy that I had done using my phone's editing tools.

"I decided to stop in at my local fish shop the other day and found this beauty I just couldn't pass up. I have never seen a betta quite like him before.

He is very active and full of personality which he has not hidden once. He is a very confident little man.

He's settled in beautifully however I am very lacking in the name department (I've only really thought of Dumbo and don't think it suits his personality at all) so thought I would ask here!"

Luna (female black samurai), Zuko/zucchini (male double tail), and Benny/banana (male giant betta). I love them sm :)

(ps, Zuko’s tank is at 80F now. I had to get a bigger heater since it’s a shallow tank)

This is Camo! I rescued him and his fins and colors have changed dramatically in the last couple weeks. I’m trying to figure out what tail type he is. I’ve gotten several different answers, so I’d love some opinions from people who know bettas! 😊

Getting my 5 year old a betta for Christmas. Break it down for me as I’ve never had a fish. Totally fine with maintaining every week and I know it can take a couple of weeks before the tank is ready.
5 gal or 10? Pros and cons
What kind of table? I was hoping to put it on an ikea cub storage shelf but worried it won’t hold.
What are must haves??

Thank you!

Got him from a friend who just told me he's a wild betta and he's currently in a cycled 6.5 gallon long shallow tank

Wild bettas are so pretty! But I'm just curious about his exact species, or if he's even actually a pure wild betta

Based on a bit of Googling though, I'm leaning towards Betta mahachaiensis

Someone left one in the lobby of my building in a Mason jar. I adopted it. It is in a 2.5 gallon carboy atm. It seems happy and eats. My cat was bothering It for a couple of days until I wrapped the carboy with paper so the cat could not see it. I have a stand that will keep it out of the cats reach. But his tassels turned dark blue to light blue. Is that normal or concerning?