Recent content by Taradane

OK so because I am using a water conditioner that removes chlorine and ammonia, I don't need to use Carbon. It seemed to happen within days of adding carbon so that makes sense. I scrubbed the algae off the glass and plants and removed the Carbon bag that was in the filter so that should help. I...

I did a 50% water change in a 3.5-gallon tank. (ill put details of the tank at the bottom of this post) I added some Ammo carb in a mesh bag. Water was clear for about a day then it turned foggy and now it is very slimey??? I have researched but I am not finding extremely clear answers. My...

I changed nothing, and he was okay.

True, if he eats them then I'm guessing that's a healthy snack and in the end the fish will have some enrichment. I say go for it.

good point!!! you don't know if hes aggressive until he has the chance to be. Like Biggie said, If you don't know, now you know....

My male betta lives with a mystery snail and when I feed my snail his shrimp bottom feeder pellets my fish will bite the pellets (that are hard) and shake them until a peice falls off and he can eat some. I have also thought about adding shrimp because are cute, but if my betta will shred a...

I would add more hiding spots near the top of the water because bettas like to rest at the top I have read and also witnessed from my own betta. Your betta will probably eat shrimp lol. Did you want shrimp because they are cool to look at or to help clean the tank?

I have seen my male betta poop like that before, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

I added a heater to the tank since this post.

Update!!! I added a heater to the 4 gallon tank with the Betta and Snail. I also added a mesh bag with carbon to the filter and that has improved water quality since it is a small tank. The white fuzz is going away gradually (since the heater and carbon has been added). I'm still watching the...

Yeah but not long term, it doesn't have a heater either. What if I give the snail more hiding places?

His body that you only see if he comes out of his shell. On his sides near his head. And its only on one side of his body.

Okay thank you. There hasnt been any biting or flaring from the betta so I think he must like his company? He sleeps near the snail alot.

Thank you!

My Betta fish seems to hover around the Mystery snail but doesn't SEEM to be obviously aggressive? Is this just curiosity or being territorial? The snail does not seem to mind since he comes out of his shell regardless of if the fish is near and does not flinch when the fish approaches