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I hope that's all it is. While I liked the contrast of the white and blue on his fins, if that was caused by stress I would be more than happy that it's going away. I think I'm almost definitely over thinking it. I keep stumbling across these different diseases that mean imminent death for...

No it just looks like a white spot on his scales. It doesn't have a definite border if that helps, the color has these tiny faint splats around it

Yeah, he's a little darker even now than when I made that post. He sort of looks like a new fish now? Also his forehead has a light marking that wasn't there an hour ago. Is he going through some kind of rapid color change, or is he sick again? He isn't acting any different and is swimming...

Now that I think about it, I fed him a couple minutes before his filter cleaning, and I didn't notice it then at all

Hank, my black orchid male betta, got his first regular water change yesterday, about two days overdue. Afterwards his filter output was pulsing in and out with a current too strong for him, so it has been mostly off until now. I just finished rinsing and cleaning off his filter pad and having a...

Is that a filter attached to the bottom? I've never seen one of those

How do I clean the water? Add some more prime? Also that's a good idea with the colander!

That's a really good idea! I may have to attach a slope of some kind to the tank because I'm a notorious spiller and I don't want my books to get wet, but it would definitely be a lot easier if something could interrupt the force. I think I may have to do another change today because I tested...

That's good to know. If your fish won't get stressed out by a gentle pour then Hank hopefully won't either. I appreciate the help!

Hank's first normal water change is finished, and my anxiety levels are back at resting :rofl: I used the gravel pump and it was really really helpful because I didn't have to stick the bucket in and scoop the water out, plus I got to clean his gravel while it worked! He was weirdly very...

That's definitely a good distraction. I'm getting all excited planning substrates and which plants will go best and which ones could make his water quality better in addition to filters and water changes. I want to do that one idea where I have duckweed or salvinia (sorry if I butchered either...

My mom had to take me to her office (she works alone thank goodness) and this is the first day I haven't been home for an extended period of time since getting Hank, my betta. I'm getting anxious to get home and check on him since we left at 7 and its closer to 4 now. I know reasonably he should...

I don't have any portable mirrors but I can definitely try the ping pong thing! We have a whole box from a party, how many should I drop in?

That's an awesome explanation, thank you so much! I was really worried about doing it wrong lol

That poor snail lol

Hank definitely has long fins lol. He also likes to nip at anything even remotely worm-like, so I think even non-fish might be out if they have antennae. It's okay though, as long as he's not lonely I'm okay with him being the only fish

That's a wonderful idea, thank you!

Super off topic but I was sitting in my chair in front of the tank, getting ready to shut the lights off, and I jokingly said "you ready to go to bed Hank?" to which he immediately swam down to rest on his bridge. I love this fish <3

One April fools I taped the handheld spray on our sink so when the water gets turned on the handheld turns on too then promptly forgot about it and went to wash my hands. Womp womp

Welcome to the forum! I'm new to the scene but that is almost definitely a male, and a real cutie! He looks like the ninja version of my betta :p

I have some safety scissors that can give it a run for its money if it ever gives me attitude :rofl:

That's really good to know, thank you. Juicebox just told me to add the full dose beforehand too, so I'm glad that I asked before I did it. That may be why he stayed so sick. I do believe Anubias is it. However, that anacharis might also have to make an introduction sometime ;)

Taking notes now so I don't forget lol. There was this one plant that I absolutely loved, and would really like in my betta tank. I believe the name started with A and it was larger, with broad leaves perfect for a betta to rest on. A subspecies might be called nano? Also, while I've got you...

Whoa, this is all awesome! I've been continuing to watch videos on other tanks and some of them can look so cool! I really want to find some nice looking wood to fit in, and a lot of those plants look so lush and green, I bet Hank would love them Now that I have a better idea of what I want to...

Those are awesome recoms, thank you!

I saw a fake but sturdy leaf that suctions to the side of the tank, and I can't stop thinking about it ever since I saw Hank resting behind his heater. Are those recommended?

I just got done watching this video and it's definitely shown me which direction I need to take my tank in. I think it would be super cool to replace my colorful gravel with substrate like sand, neutral or maybe darker colored because the vid said that lighter colors promote algae growth. My...

Ohh nice, thank you

Will do that. He's spending almost all of his time at the top of the tank trying to get these two little cracks that he may think are worms. I want to cover them so he'll move lower, especially for water changes, but I'm not sure what will work. Is there anything that could harm him in the...

Good to know I'm not the only one who dreams about fish (insert laughing kicking emoji because I can't get it on phone for some reason)

I sure hope your betta is doing better!

That's good to know! I had a betta when I was younger that unfortunately chased our mollies around a lot, and while my main focus is my betta I don't want to cause other fish unnecessary stress either. He came in a cup, but my big worry was that the video insisted that bettas need company. As...

I dunno man, that's a pretty wicked tank. I'd have to see yours to tell XD