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Yeah I feel the answer to this question is always yes. Sometimes it's worms and white, stringy poop will reveal that. But almost always a female Platy is pregnant. Here are two good forum threads on platy pregnancy...

I've no idea about fungi. But fungus or war wound - clean water will help.

I thinky barbs are peaceful. I've white cloud mountain minnows that are relaxed too. I agree that lots of plants help and places to hide.

I would happily throw out all my face chemicals to make room for a bedroom tank :wub: :rofl:

I hate aggression which is why I never want platies ever again. My male was such a pest and now I've fry coming out my ears. On Cherry Barbs I would refer to @NCaquatics' advise to stock 2 male in a group of 10. That's what I did. My bigger male is more dominant but he just likes his corner of...

Fish in the bedroom? My goodness my husband would never allow it!

About the gills at 1:06 it looks like the fish is trying to flare at something. I only know because a betta did this to me the other day on fish shop "oh look he doesn't like you at all" yeah sound. But I know nothing of HITH & other diseases and refer to his Honour @Colin_T on such matters...

Gorgeous :wub:

@FishBearer9845 you should post pics of your lovely one eyed Betta :wub:

Get the Betta. It's a nice looking fish & you clearly like it. It's not too long a journey from Manchester to London & you can look up youtube videos of posting live fish to send to the seller. Hopefully it settles in quickly & has a nice long fishy life. I'd love a betta myself but also want...

Cherry barbs can be kept up to 357ppm so water wise can be kept with Platy. Both are generally peaceful community tank fish. However the Platies will reproduce a lot.

Oh wow. Take it easy. Rest up and of you need a change of scenery (from bedroom) go bit by the fish tank and enjoy the fish. Hope you get well soon.

Omg I'm so so sorry @NCaquatics. I hope your other beautiful fish pull through.

Oh I though tank looked familiar! Hi :hi: I ordered the Frogbit :) You should post some of your betta pics. Those wild Betta are gorgeous.

@AdoraBelle Dearheart I know you've had lots of guppy fry. You too @Retired Viking. Have you seen this before? Regarding GH the guppies need a minimum hardness of 8dh or 143ppm. Have you tested your tap water? Maybe some extra surface disturbance too by turning up air stone.

Oh that too. The little tank is very easy but the 18" high tank on a kitchen counter is a nightmare to get in at. Python is tempting even with the wasted water. But like. Husband. Complain. Blah blah. I want more tanks!!

What? Mine is not taking off at all. I will wonder is my stream/water disturbance an issue? It gathers in one spot behind the filter bar and just sits and barely grows. Might try adjust the light so it's over them. Happy holiday i hope. I'm sure the fish enjoyed the new Playground :rofl:

:rofl: yeah i just gave up tryna get them for now. No local place could order and delivery is €26. But I do think when I rehome my platy fry they can go in 58L tank. Though I'm mad temped too by a wild Betta. Decisions decisions. Why can't my house he bigger to fit more tanks in?!

I'm juggling another power cut and little internet. I did read this thread and didn't read the other. Which I thought was clear in my replies. If you don't care about price why ask to adopt and not purchase this fish? I think it's understandable that i read from this that price point was a...

Maybe when lockdowns are over I'll get to the good fish shop with long fins AND Forktail blue-eyed Rainbowfish. I'll have no space in my tanks so obviously will need a third tank :rofl:

I've 9 in my tank. They're very chilled out, like swimming with my cherry barbs. I really like when they fan their fins out :wub:

Sorry typos are my signature :rofl:

Rough start but you're not alone in that. That Platy looks pregnant so you might have more in the gang soon. Already good advice regarding tank size and fish. Your best bet is to either re-home fish for ones suited to your water hardness or get a bigger tank. With my own situation I worked at...

In that case best way to keep fish alive is to get a bigger tank. I'm not in that thread myself but my points about constructive criticism, positive engagement and encouragement stand :)

If it's not a health issue then it's about whether you like the fish or not. None of us will be keeping it. I think you've shown a fondness or attachment so maybe get the fish. I thought the offer to adopt was a pricing issue apologies.

Oh I hate street lights when trying to sleep. Blackout just means harder to wake up in the morning too.

Super. I never know where to put a filter post. Now i do!

Our circadian rhythm does better with the natural light. But I'm glad you're not sleeping rough anymore. I hope the new building owners extend your lease too.

As to question of the Betta - if you like the fish then buy it. Haggling over price point isn't really a motivating factor I support. The seller has given their price. You want the fish or you don't. Posting fish in correct packaging is much safer for short journey than a long one. Though if...

I think the main point is encouragement and support. We learn and work best when we feel positive about a topic. Berating new comers will not help them to learn or provide a better environment for their fish. Instead they'll leave and likely continue to keep fish in bad set ups. I agree with...

I did. Ammonia & Nitrite 0, Nitrate 5. I did big water change & substrate clean Sunday but will do another now after breakfast.

Colin is very right about sleep, light and exercise. Also eating healthy helps too. There is a link between cannabis and psychosis so of you if suffer from depression I'd be wary about cannabis unless under very strict observation by psychiatrist. Sleeping tablets have their own side effects...

It'll be easier for you decide that once it's in. You can always take it out to add moss/plant.

Looks like poop to me..not sure.

Welcome :hi: lovely tank. I've been very tempted by those stick on plant pots :wub:

Eh i think you need a nurse!!

The forum I'd corrupting you! Yeah lost custom. And really not work the stress. I hope Bendy finds a good home & lives a long and wonky life!

I binned it but I also don't think it'd go well returning it. He was visibly annoyed with me today & I doubt it's a coincidence the replacement died so quickly. Tomorrow is last day before lockdown so I don't wanna spend it arguing with some idiot. Live and learn. Not using that shop again...

Arghhhhhhhh I'm so fracking mad. The replacement fish is dead. It was floating instead of swimming then darting around in panic. Lights were off to try help it settle. I'd say about 2.5 hrs in the tank and dead. I'm so p*****!

Lovely tank and lovely fish. Welcome :hi: :fish: