Recent content by Tomato the Betta

Hello everybody! I need help with my female betta Saltine. She is a little over a year old. For the last month or so… something is off. She is just laying down on the bottom of her tank, and while moving and breathing, is just sitting there most days. it started when I noticed her fins looked...

Another thing that just clicked was that her air pump broke and a new one comes on thursday. This means that she is currently without one when she is used to having one. Shes had one her whole life. I'm sure that is also playing some role in this all... so hopefully with water changes, and a new...

Hello everybody, I recently did a deep tank clean, and I am worried that I may have over done it a little. My little female betta (Saltine) has been loving the clean tank. She has been swimming around more, checking out her new rearranged tank, and overall swimming fine. However, I looked at...

Hello everybody! I recently got this little girl named Saltine. I’ve been feeding her an alternating schedule of betta flakes and frozen brine shrimp. Both soak in water before I feed her. She’s not my first betta, but she is the youngest betta I’ve ever own. She’s starting to form a little bit...

Hello everybody! Here is a pic of my new tank. No fish yet (cycling). This is my first time keeping live plants, so I’m super nervous about them dying. Any ideas on how to make this tank more ideal for a betta in the future? Also, I’m noticing some of my plants are turning a little brown… which...

Hello, quick post here. I got a new betta last night, and he isn't eating. I just want to know if this is normal or not. In the past, I've only gotten bettas from people who no longer can care for them. This betta is new with no previous owner so I don't know if this is normal for a new betta...

I am possibly moving to a new state in the future, and I am wanting to take my fish with me. I have 1 betta, 2 corydora catfish, and 2 goldfish. (Don't worry they are not in the same tank, and the tank size is good. They are all thriving and happy. I just want to clear all that up) My plan for...

Yeah, it looks to be tuberculosis and it’s smart to not get him. It would put my other fish in harms way. Let’s all treat this as an example of why big corporations are not good places to get fish

Hello everybody. I was in petco looking for something for the cat when I walked past the betta center. I immediately noticed this little guy right here. He was sitting sideways at the top of the tank and has a crooked spine. The crook is horizontal not vertical. I am willing to rescue him and...

Hello everybody! I am about to get a 50-55 gallon fish tank and I’m looking for a stand for it. I haven’t gotten it yet, so no worry on that. Does anybody have a good recommendation? Is a proper “aquarium stand” needed, or is a table or dresser ok? Should I build one? I’m just trying to look at...

My friend recently gave me a 2.5-3 gallon tank. I can’t figure out the exact size, but it is at least 2.5 gallons and no bigger then 3 gallons. I’m trying to figure out what to do with it. Anybody have any ideas for what to stock it with? My immediate thought is maybe a white cloud minnow or...

Good to know! The internet can never seem to agree on anything fish related would you recommend any dimension size? Like how long it should be?

After rehabilitation from near and certain death, it is time to move my two little comet goldfish into a much bigger tank. Is a 30 gallon good for 2 comets? I’ve heard 20 for the first fish and then 10 more gallons per fish is the general rule, just want some more input and opinions. These guys...

Hey y’all! so my filter isn’t flowing as strong as it used to. It’s less then a year old. It’s still flows and works, just not as strong as it used to and not as strong as I would like. I’ve taken it apart and cleaned and scrubbed it, with no success. Any tips? thanks in advance!

Thank you so much! I just have a few questions with that. Is there a brand you find better? And how do I give him a bath in it?