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I'll just stick to tap water. I'm really learning as I didn't know anything about pet fish. I will buy the wc and use 24 hr water. I don't want to use her electric hob and boil water for 20 mins. I won't use anything to clean the jar; just a kitchen towel and fresh water. She uses washing up...

I don't have any other alternative because the water is filthy. I'm feeling a bit stressed (that will make two of us) out by the whole idea of the net and handling the fish. The only reason being, is I don't want anything to happen to it. It says 1/2 a cap for 40 l of water. I would imagine...

OK no product to be used for cleaning the jar. She uses tap water immediately and no wc. Why wouldn't you use the net ? I'm a bit confused about how to put it back into the jar if you don't use a net. Over here (just checked the local water company) tap water also has chlorine et lots of...

Just a small update as I wanted to have the thumbs up from the owner before changing the water. BTW do you just rinse the jar or clean it using a product such as alcohol vinegar ? I have prepared some tap water and will leave it for 24 hrs (can I leave it less?) but will have to gently heat...

Love the owl @Ch4rlie !:D

@essjay and @Ch4rlie, what is a moderating moderator ? :D I would guess that it's a super moderator!

I'm sure that it would be in a better home and receive far more care with you. I would say, buy it.

I think that the WC sounds like a good idea. Problem is that the shops are far. So, leaving the water out for 24 hours would also do the trick ? The fish is small but wouldn't it be stressed out to be in a small cup? She does have several mugs and I also have a small litre bowl (baking) that I...

There is a net. I just have to make sure that it doesn't jump out during the transfer. Perhaps by using a tea towel?

That I could do. I have a plastic bowl that contains a litre.:cool: You all have so much expertise in this field and are most helpful. Thank You. - to all of you who have kindly responded to my complicated questions. :flowers::)

That sounds a bit drastic for me. Don't forget that firstly, I'm just the pet sitter and secondly I have no experience with handling and looking after fish.:( It must seem easy for you as you are a fish expert. :)

That's how I found it on Saturday afternoon, just floating by the side of the jar, very dark (greyish black) and refused to eat. It wouldn't even swim. The toxicologist (someone that I know and who emailed me yesterday) did also confirm that it's organs were shutting down. Since, I followed all...

The water was changed on Saturday morning or perhaps Friday. It looks murky and has tons of impurities. It sounds far too complicated for me ( the use of a tube and sucking it) and would prefer a simple solution. If I have fully understood; I should empty half of the water and replace it with...

I think there is some hope. :cool: I can't tell you how much stress this whole situation is causing me. :(

I hadn't thought of that ; it being stressed out thinking that there's another male in the jar. Oh my gosh, poor thing.:unsure:

Thank you for your very detailed response as well as your expertise. I can go and buy some conditioner today. However, as she doesn't have a baster only a cup, I don't quite see how I can remove tiny residue and food from the bottom of the plastic jar( agree it's not a tank !) with a cup. I...

Yes, it's quite sad and I have read some links from Peta about the appalling conditions of the tropical fish industry.:sad: I also don't understand why people keep fish in tiny bowl and jars. You don't have to be an expert to know it's wrong. Would you consider forking out £ 23 to save it ?

I would imagine that there are many people who have the necessary expertise on this forum who would know whether you can 'post' a living creature. I certainly would do everything possible to adopt it. If not, I'm sure that nobody will buy it and the man may just leave it to die. I suppose that...

I did look around and there are no fish products only a small net. There's nothing to scoop(no baster or syringe) out the food and impurities. I guess that she's using tap water. I gather as it's in a tiny jar, it's just getting food and nothing else. What do you do with the pet, whilst you...

@Huscarl86 When you say postage, how is the fish shipped ?

Yes, some kind soul should adopt it. Animals are like people, when they are ill or vulnerable they need even more compassison and help.

Day 5 So the flat was nice and warm as I had decided to put the heating up by another 1° C during the night. Despite the former being set to 22°C it was only 20°C by it's jar. That is because there is a draft coming from the window above the latter. So I put some tea towels but I can still feel...

The poor thing. If he thinks he's building a nest as he's alone in that jar, he's in for a surprise.:sad: Moreover, the jar has glass panels on all 3 sides so sometimes it must think that it has company even though it's only it's own reflection that is sees. :cool: I will look up the leaf...

When I went to see the pet last night and 'tuck him in' with a mountain of fleece plus hot water bottle, I noticed that there were lots of bubbles on the surface of it's tiny bowl. Is this a bad or good sign? I'm also wondering whether I could place one or two ornaments (acrylic decorations) in...

I see and that's why I thought the mite was black ! In fact it is a beautiful shade of blue. It looks like a crown jewel. Do you think that a small silk plant in such a small jar would be OK ? If so, I'll go and buy one later on. I went back to see it and the fish was swimming around. It's the...

Day 4 The flat was far warmer even though the thermostat reads 19°C. The pet was far perkier and it's really a nice blue colour. It seemed happy to swim when I talked to it. I put another hot water bottle next to the jar. Sadly, it does seem bored as the jar is empty and it has nothing to do...

I went and filled up the hot water bottle and placed it on the left hand side. The sides of the jug felt so much warmer and the pet swum up to the same side. It must feel the heat and it looked so much perkier compared to yesterday.:cool: I have also put the heating up and will cover the sides...

Great idea. I may have some see through bags(nets) that I got from Sainsbury's. I'll cover the top with one. You're right about people believing anything that is sold for pets is the perfect product. I've also seen major pet stores selling these tiny plastic jars. They are assured to sell...

That makes sense why it's so perky and it's colour is brighter compared to yesterday. It must feel much warmer. Tonight, I will go and refill the hot water bottle and put a fleece blanket all around the jar. Should I cover the top of it as it's open or will it lack oxygen ? The flat was only...

Day 3. I went to see how the mite was doing and it looked perkier once I had started to interact with it. :alien:It's colour has also changed to a deeper blue instead of a blackish one plus it's fins are slightly spread out instead of sagging. It was far warmer in the flat as I put the...

Do Veittail Bettas usually swim a lot when they are in a large tank or do they just float ?

No as it's against the wall. The tank is near the window and the shutters are open so at night time it's gets quiet cold.

No as she has a garden flat and all of the outdoor shutters are closed.

I gave the pet it's dinner but it only ate about 4 pellets. It would seem like yesterday's have sunk to the bottom of the tank. When I opened the lid and talked to it, the fish did 'swim' (more like a paddle) a tiny bit but seems very lethargic. I put the heating on to a temperature of 19°C and...

I took this pic this afternoon. What do you think? Is it normal that it's fins are pointing downwards. I will go and feed it in an hours time as it is feed once a day.

Would 25 °C be the minimum ? The room is huge, 35 m2 so I'm not too sure whether I should put the heating up. Do you think that it will survive until she gets back on Friday ?

You are right about the tanks. I really don't know what to do as I could put the central heating on if I get her permission. Do you think that it's a sign that it's going downhill ? I feel so responsable for it.