Recent content by guitarsoloist

I actually do have a filter running lol. Thank you for all of the advice but I think I discovered the culprit. I took a look at him when I scooped him out of the tank and noticed that the "split" was actually a scrape wound. It looks like he caught himself on something and cut it deep enough to...

I do see what ya'll are saying about water changes. Everyone is different and I've heard different theories on how often and how much. My boyfriend's tank has a male betta and 2 neons and he does the same amount of water changes. He has absolutely no issues, his fish are insanely active and...

Reposting this here with the proper information as I am a newbie. Tank size: 5.5 gallons pH: Not sure about any of the readings yet, will do a test when I am home ammonia: same nitrite: same nitrate: same kH: same gH: same tank temp: 81-82 degrees fahrenheit Fish Symptoms (include full...

I am using flakes at the moment to feed him. I've always used those on all 3 bettas I have had which is why I'm wondering if that is the problem. I can see overfeeding as a possibility, even though he barely got 4 tiny flakes twice a day. Like I said previously, I would also go without feeding...

Okay I'm going to include a picture but here's some back story: Had this fish for about a month now, he was always very healthy, flared up when he saw another fish, swam around a lot, very perky. A few days ago, I noticed two very small white splotches on his side near where his internal...