Betta Fish Fin Rot - Page 5

LoveEcho · 02-03-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by W.Oliver

First thing I always examine is water chemistry...what are your parameters on Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, pH, temp, and how often do you measure....are you using RO to mix your salt, and how often are you changing water?

Next thing is what species are you working to keep and is the combination or type appropriate for the mechanics of the system...size, flow, lighting?

Finally, what are your husbandry practices, feeding, suppliments and medicating?

everything is at appropriate limits, test 2x weekly. RO/DI water, 10% change every other week. I just had a fairy wrasse, a couple of damsels (blue), and a clarkii clownfish, 60 gallon tank. No medicating needed, quarantine period before introduction, feeding 3x weekly. Fail. I had freshwater setups for years and did great, I stink at this!

Jax08 · 02-03-2012, 06:26 PM

I think I"m hooked. If I throw DH's books out off the shelf over there, I can fit a fairly decent fish tank on that shelf and get more. Those rainbowfish are really pretty!
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Changed Shredder's water tonight. It was murky after one day and stunk.

Stevenzachsmom · 02-03-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jax08

I think I"m hooked. If I throw DH's books out off the shelf over there, I can fit a fairly decent fish tank on that shelf and get more. Those rainbowfish are really pretty!

Do it! Do it! Books are really over-rated ya know.

Jax08 · 02-03-2012, 06:40 PM

he has lots of woodworking books...I don't think he'd notice!

Jax08 · 02-09-2012, 12:32 PM

Thank you Wayne!! The black is almost gone. He has holes in his tails but the black edges are almost gone. And he's much more active. Now to buy him a bigger tank and find fish that are compatible with him

Jax08 · 02-25-2012, 09:18 AM

The black is all gone! His fins are growing out and he looks fuller already. Shredder is a very pretty boy!

OriginalWacky · 02-25-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jax08

The black is all gone! His fins are growing out and he looks fuller already. Shredder is a very pretty boy!

I wanna see updated pictures! I miss having fish tanks so much, but I just do not have the space or time right now to set any up, let alone the extra money.

ozzymama · 02-26-2012, 07:37 AM

Good for you Jax for taking in this fish and so glad to hear he is thriving!

Jax08 · 02-26-2012, 09:30 AM

I"ll have DD take pics tonight. He's very pretty. I'm going to get a bigger tank and find other fish compatible with him. Online dating sites, maybe?

Stevenzachsmom · 02-26-2012, 11:09 AM

I'm so glad Shredder is doing well. Can't wait to see the updated pictures.

02-03-2012, 06:26 PM	#42 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	I think I"m hooked. If I throw DH's books out off the shelf over there, I can fit a fairly decent fish tank on that shelf and get more. Those rainbowfish are really pretty! . Changed Shredder's water tonight. It was murky after one day and stunk. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red" Last edited by Jax08; 02-03-2012 at 06:34 PM.

02-03-2012, 06:40 PM	#44 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	he has lots of woodworking books...I don't think he'd notice! __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

02-09-2012, 12:32 PM	#45 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	Thank you Wayne!! The black is almost gone. He has holes in his tails but the black edges are almost gone. And he's much more active. Now to buy him a bigger tank and find fish that are compatible with him __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

02-25-2012, 09:18 AM	#46 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	The black is all gone! His fins are growing out and he looks fuller already. Shredder is a very pretty boy! __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

02-26-2012, 09:30 AM	#49 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	I"ll have DD take pics tonight. He's very pretty. I'm going to get a bigger tank and find other fish compatible with him. Online dating sites, maybe? __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

02-26-2012, 07:37 AM	#48 (permalink)
ozzymama Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 6,031	Good for you Jax for taking in this fish and so glad to hear he is thriving!

02-26-2012, 11:09 AM	#50 (permalink)
Stevenzachsmom Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,494	I'm so glad Shredder is doing well. Can't wait to see the updated pictures.

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