Is this a Betta?? I want to help

[DragonScales+Doubletails]

read the post. she already says that she's trying to rescue this fish. She's trying to help it out of its current condition.

I'm pretty sure I'm aware of that.

 

[foxgirl158]

What size tank would you be putting him in if you did get it?

I’m not sure. If he needs a minimum of 10, I would see if I could find a 15 probably

 

[DragonScales+Doubletails]

I’m not sure. If he needs a minimum of 10, I would see if I could find a 15 probably

In a 15 (in the future) you could add a small schooling fish.

 

[connorlindeman]

I'm pretty sure I'm aware of that.

The way that you formatted your post makes it seem that you are talking down to the OP.
Just my opinion.

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

The way that you formatted your post makes it seem that you are talking down to the OP.
Just my opinion.

I think she was just saying that he's need a bigger tank than the one he comes with?

Guys, please remember how tone doesn't always come through when it comes to text, and it's easy for people to misinterpret what you meant or for things to come across in a way you didn't intend. Lets all give each other the benefit of the doubt and a little grace.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I’m not sure. If he needs a minimum of 10, I would see if I could find a 15 probably

A 15g may be good. Would there be any other livestock?

 

[foxgirl158]

Its alright, i don't feel talked down to. Just trying to gather my information so I can present a well thought out plan to my parents.

 

[connorlindeman]

I think she was just saying that he's need a bigger tank than the one he comes with?

Guys, please remember how tone doesn't always come through when it comes to text, and it's easy for people to misinterpret what you meant or for things to come across in a way you didn't intend. Lets all give each other the benefit of the doubt and a little grace.

I'll agree with that. Tone cant be written down. But formatting does play a role in how a message is interpreted.

Edit: emojis and reactions also play a role

 

[foxgirl158]

A 15g may be good. Would there be any other livestock?

Not sure. If gourami are a community fish, what would be some cool schooling fish? My hardness is around 155 ppm

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

Not sure. If gourami are a community fish, what would be some cool schooling fish? My hardness is around 155 ppm

Probably best to learn about dwarf gourami and see whether one would work for you, before planning out an entire community tank

Trichogaster lalius (Dwarf Gourami) — Seriously Fish

www.seriouslyfish.com

Top 5 Peaceful Gouramis for a Freshwater Community Tank

Gouramis are a labyrinth fish known for their oval-shaped bodies and whisker-like ventral fins. Find out which top 5 gouramis can live in a community tank.

www.aquariumcoop.com

With a 15 gallon, you're looking at what are often called "nano fish" for tankmates, since it's still on the small side for fish like neons/cardinals/harlequins. But the nano schoolers also need to be large enough and brave enough to avoid being seen as food by the gourami, lol. They're generally pretty peaceful when not in a pair or trio though.

 

[foxgirl158]

Found a more accurate report on my water. Hardness is 133 mg/L, pH is 8.5

 

[foxgirl158]

Probably best to learn about dwarf gourami and see whether one would work for you, before planning out an entire community tank

Trichogaster lalius (Dwarf Gourami) — Seriously Fish

www.seriouslyfish.com

Top 5 Peaceful Gouramis for a Freshwater Community Tank

Gouramis are a labyrinth fish known for their oval-shaped bodies and whisker-like ventral fins. Find out which top 5 gouramis can live in a community tank.

www.aquariumcoop.com

With a 15 gallon, you're looking at what are often called "nano fish" for tankmates, since it's still on the small side for fish like neons/cardinals/harlequins. But the nano schoolers also need to be large enough and brave enough to avoid being seen as food by the gourami, lol. They're generally pretty peaceful when not in a pair or trio though.

Ok, I'll take a look at these. Even if it doesn't work out for me, I want to collect information and maybe help the current owner with his situation? Maybe they can find a friend or someone else that can take the fish in with more info.

 

[connorlindeman]

Found a more accurate report on my water. Hardness is 133 mg/L, pH is 8.5

Your Ph looks to be too high to keep this fish. The tank-bred fish can normally be maintained anywhere within the range 6.0 – 7.5.

 

[foxgirl158]

Your Ph looks to be too high to keep this fish. The tank-bred fish can normally be maintained anywhere within the range 6.0 – 7.5.

Good to know. I'm sure his current owner has no clue about any of this, based solely on his current tank size and decor. There's a way I can slightly soften my water right? Tannis? How does that work?

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

I'll agree with that. Tone cant be written down. But formatting does play a role in how a message is interpreted.

Edit: emojis and reactions also play a role

Very true. A part of me loathes emoji's, but I use them a lot on this forum to try to get my tone across. Otherwise I "sound" too sharp and curt, despite not meaning to! (see? << )