Recent content by PiscesSplendens

RIP Norman... nearly 5 years is a long time and I'm sure he was loved lots You did your best, my condolences...

I agree with Rtessy... I haven't dealt with tail biting either, but the look of his tail fin to me does look more like he's doing it to himself than it being finrot... I personally would add some plants, real or silk fake ones to add to the decor in his environment, it feels/looks a little...

Considering you've had your betta for 4 years already is amazing to begin with... and when I read that you forgot to plug back your filter for only a week goes to show how such small variables can affect a perhaps delicate affair in an 'elder fishy' friend, but frankly kudos to you for caring...

Time for a minI update!!! Here's a cute picture I took almost a week ago of JV lounging for a moment on his planted furniture, I just love those marimo moss balls... they remind me of fuzzy bean bags or pillows As for his fin regrowth, I think he's been doing very well indeed! The...

I'm glad that Sam was able to bring you out of your freshwater emotional funk... losing more than 30 fish would be quite the tragedy for anyone to handle and it's especially disheartening knowing that it was a gift for your 10 yr old kiddo! ... I can surely imagine losing some confidence in...

My first mystery snail ever, 'Crazy Ralph'... he's got a tankmate bettafriend, Mr. JV **

Thank you so much Stella for your reply and sharing your pictures of Sam!! He is truly a stunning display of color and finnage; I am really partial to mustard gas type color patterns, or two tone, especially when orange/yellow and blue mix... though perhaps he's more of a red? On my screen...

Thank you and everyone for all the lovely and positive comments on JV's improving health and 'beauty'!! He's definitely 'beefed up' in the short amount of time I've had him... with how active he is nearly all the time with 'hunting' and exploring among the plants in his aquarium, I've...

HI everyone! I have been delightfully checking out these forums and website the last number of weeks through my research into aquatic topics online and in particular, betta care... and have finally decided to make my first post about my first little fishy friend in well over 10 years! Say...