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thank you for all of that information, I really appreciate it!! I looked on tractor supply, and the only tubs available in my area big enough for goldfish are 40 gallons and then it jumps to 110 gallons. I don't have space for the latter, so will the 40 gallons be large enough? The butterfly...

Thanks so much for the ideas and suggestions everyone. I'm checking out videos right now, though I do agree that an aquarium would be a lot more pleasant to look at . I have one question though. Would you recommend I get a lid for the hypothetical tub? thanks!

Hi! I was thinking about starting another aquarium earlier when I had an idea. However, I don't know if it is entirely possible - and if it is I will need some help regarding setup and care Anyways, would it be possible to set up an indoor goldfish pond in a tub? (in my bedroom or common space...

I have Omega One Frozen Brine Shrimp that come in individual pods in a bag. They are pretty big, so I've been scraping them gradually with a knife. This is the one: The frozen bloodworms that I picked up a few days ago are the Gum Drops kind. There are multiple pods about the size of my thumb...

There are different kinds depending on the look you're going for, but some are denser than others. This is important if you want to be able to put the wood in and have it sink (rather than soak it for days/weeks in a bucket in an effort to waterlog it). I've heard mopani wood is good for this...

Yes, to clarify I meant "frozen" most fish stores have mini freezers with different types of frozen foods for fish.

Plants do need deeper substrate so that they can put out roots securely. It depends on what kind of plants op will be getting. Java ferns, mosses, and anubias all attach to driftwood and rock so it wouldn't matter as much in that case.

You might like to feed Bubba some frozen brine shrimp. They are a tasty treat enjoyed by most bettas and they act as a laxative. They'll help clear out his digestive tract. I like to give some to my bettas the day before fasting them to prevent constipation. As a side note, when feeding...

I would recommend you find a way to test for ammonia, either by bringing in water to a pet store or purchasing an API freshwater master test kit. Have you seen any defecation? If it's white and stringy it may be a sign of internal parasites. The swelling could also be a retention of fluid, in...

Not sure if you intended to leave this out - but make sure you include food in the budget/make sure to bring some home. Bettas appreciate a variety of frozen/live foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms) as well as pellets (I like Omega One betta buffet pellets. they were recommended to me by fishlore...

Thanks for the advice!! I’m going to pick up some baby shrimp as soon as I can, but I will attempt to feed the fish tomorrow. They’re probably just under and inch but so far they’re exploring and alert. The only question I have is about their swimming level. They seem to be exploring and...

Hello everyone, I was at PetCo today to grab a gravel vacuum and noticed they have a section with baby bettas. There was only one left, and a young child with a bowl in hand was migrating towards the baby bettas - which were advertised as a great first pet smh. I had an empty 10 gallon (cycled...

just make sure that there’s adequate biofilm for the shrimp to eat, or be ready to provide pellets and wafers to them for the first few weeks/months

It might be natural coloration, as I've seen a few bettas that have red tails and black borders. The dent could be an injury, tail biting (if he was kept in a cup or was stressed), or just natural. I'd suggest you keep a close eye on it to see if it gets worse; for now, clean, cycled, warm...

If you're interested, you could consider upgrading to a community 10 or 20 gallon (with 20 gallons being better) and have some tankmates for your betta. However, make sure you have a backup plan (like putting him back in the 5 gallon) in case your fish is aggressive. A little chasing would be...

Correct; make sure that if you have to temporarily soak the filter media to keep it wet, you dechlorinate the water you're putting it in.

Just received a picture, and it looks like severe fin rot. I’m not sure what I can do to help, but I’ll try my best. Based off this pic are there any tips anyone has?

Seachem Prime is an excellent product that will remove chlorine from the water as well as detoxify ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. Ammonia and nitrite, which are toxic at levels higher than 0, are the harmful products that will be present in the water until it is cycled. Adding prime will...

Hello everyone, I have decided to rescue/rehome my friend's betta fish. He is a doubletail male betta from a chain pet store. He is underfed and has severe fin rot. I will be bringing him home sometime tonight or early tomorrow. I will start with small amounts, but put him on a diet of rich...

Hi there! I currently have a 10 planted gallon betta tank and I use CaribSea Eco-Complete. It’s crushed lava rock (and it doesn’t affect pH or hardness) that resembles gravel. It doesn’t have any added nutrients, but it absorbs excess nutrients in the water column that it can release later. I...