sukies*star
New Member
I found my betta dead this morning and would really like to know what might have caused it 
Cycled 5 gallon tank with heater. Sand, driftwood, floating water sprite and moss ball. Only other tank mates are 3 amano shrimp.
I've had the betta a week. The last day or 2 he'd been hiding out in the watersprite. Yesterday he'd been very lethargic, moving as little as possible and being supported by the watersprite at the top of the tank. When i tried to feed him (Hikari betta pellets) he ignored them. He wasn't showing any physical signs apart from maybe looking slightly grey around the head but I couldn't see properly as he was hiding in the watersprite.
I did a 30% water change Saturday. Ammonia and Nitrite are 0, Nitrate is about 20. pH is about 8/8.5.
I'm not sure what might be wrong or whats causing it or how to fix it. What i've considered as possible causes:
-High pH, apparently i shouldn't try to change it though incase it gets unbalanced. I have got some pH down adjuster incase though (haven't used it yet)
-The filter that came with the tank is too strong, i have it on its lowest setting but i think it is still a bit too strong for my tank. I have ordered a new one.
-Illness, i don't know what though
Any ideas would be appreciated
Cycled 5 gallon tank with heater. Sand, driftwood, floating water sprite and moss ball. Only other tank mates are 3 amano shrimp.
I've had the betta a week. The last day or 2 he'd been hiding out in the watersprite. Yesterday he'd been very lethargic, moving as little as possible and being supported by the watersprite at the top of the tank. When i tried to feed him (Hikari betta pellets) he ignored them. He wasn't showing any physical signs apart from maybe looking slightly grey around the head but I couldn't see properly as he was hiding in the watersprite.
I did a 30% water change Saturday. Ammonia and Nitrite are 0, Nitrate is about 20. pH is about 8/8.5.
I'm not sure what might be wrong or whats causing it or how to fix it. What i've considered as possible causes:
-High pH, apparently i shouldn't try to change it though incase it gets unbalanced. I have got some pH down adjuster incase though (haven't used it yet)
-The filter that came with the tank is too strong, i have it on its lowest setting but i think it is still a bit too strong for my tank. I have ordered a new one.
-Illness, i don't know what though
Any ideas would be appreciated
