Beta's out of water?
rickib
18 years ago
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Comments (5)I would suggest changing his water, replacing it with reverse osmosis water (that can be purchased at most health food stores) and treating him with an anti-parasitic. AP makes a product called Quick Cure (google it). Add it to the water and turn the heater up to 82ú. My fish looked like he was on his last leg. This seemed to bring him back from what I thought was going to be imminent death. It worked. He was looking better within 3 days. I don't like to measure chemicals to make sure his water is right, so that is why I've started using RO water on a regular basis. It filters out virus's and chemicals so that can't be bad. The PH is always right on the money (7). I don't add chemicals. Just a bit of salt (1/4 tsp) for 10 gallons. Your fish is beautiful. Hope this helps!...See MoreSlanted Beta (Head Facing Downward)
Comments (2)I had a beta that went into such a position. I had changed too much water at the same time and the poor fish went into shock, later dying that day. If fish get too stressed out, they can go into shock and die. The poor fish's name was Red Dancer and he was a pretty, sweet tempered (even liking my pet cat Samantha - this was a few years ago before she died one year and a few months ago) red colored fish....See MoreBeta Problems Please Help!
Comments (5)A 25 watt heater would be fine. They are rated UP to 5 gallons. Most 2.5 gallon tanks can handle its size, usually 2.5G is 11" x 5" x 11", a small 25W heater is usually 6"-8.5" , If you have a standard glass rectangle aquarium, you can use a less expensive hang on the side type, if it is an acrylic with a fitted hood-light-and/or filter combo combo you may have to get the fully submersible kind, setting you back another $10. If the LFS do not carry them, they are available on-line, I believe PetSmart also sells them in store for about $16-20. More then likely the betta is having trouble from the stress of the move, just like humans age has a roll also. The heater would be a wise investment either way. When he recovers this will aid in prolonging its life, if the worse happens the next fish will have an edge up....See MoreFirefox4 beta9 is out and it's FAST!
Comments (3)I had an issue with it, I did run 2 versions, when I uninstalled the Beta it wiped out the bookmarks on the other version. Anyway I was aware of the risk of something could go wrong. I'm going to wait for the full release a lot of my add / ons were not compatible also....See Moresherryazure
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