My betta from Thailand is exhibiting some symptoms that I think could require some fairly quick action but I can't diagnose the issue.
The inhabitants of my 10 gallon are 2 bettas, divided. About a week ago, an african dwarf frog was introduced, and has been spending his time on the side with my male betta.
The tank he's in has been running for about 3 months. Up until about a week ago, the tank readings were typical - 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, 0-10 nitrates. I would change out the water a couple times a week to keep it fresh. I am feeding once a day (cut back about 3 days ago from 2 feedings a day due to ammonia problem), alternating aqua culture betta pellets, freeze dried brine shrimp, frozen brine shrimp and frozen bloodworms.
Since I am caring for fry in a tank alongside theirs, I test both tanks water every other day. In my adult betta tank, for about a week, I am getting .5 ammonia readings. I immediately change the water, and wonder, why is that happening? It has bugged me, but now my male betta is exhibiting symptoms that disturb me.
Two days ago, I sat down by the tank and it frightened him (or so I thought) and he dashed to the back of the tank, where he sat on the gravel for awhile. Yesterday, I noticed him breathing heavily. This morning, I woke up and his fins are COMPLETELY CHEWED. !!! I was/am in shock. Obviously, either HE is eating his own fins, or the frog is. Both spend a great deal of time inside of a decorative ship in the tank. Is it possible the frog is doing this, or is it more likely that he's done it to himself since he has shown other not-so-great symtoms?
I changed 75% of the water, and added 8 teaspoons of salt, along with a bigger than usual dose of prime. Should I remove the frog to my Q tank while I try to figure this out? I moved him to the side with my female betta for now, but am assuming he won't like the salt addition. I am thinking I should add melafix?
I haven't ever changed the filter pad, but I have replaced the carbon. Temp is at 81* and I have an airstone on the male's side as well (filter on female's side).
Thanks for any insight. I don't want to lose my baby.
The inhabitants of my 10 gallon are 2 bettas, divided. About a week ago, an african dwarf frog was introduced, and has been spending his time on the side with my male betta.
The tank he's in has been running for about 3 months. Up until about a week ago, the tank readings were typical - 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, 0-10 nitrates. I would change out the water a couple times a week to keep it fresh. I am feeding once a day (cut back about 3 days ago from 2 feedings a day due to ammonia problem), alternating aqua culture betta pellets, freeze dried brine shrimp, frozen brine shrimp and frozen bloodworms.
Since I am caring for fry in a tank alongside theirs, I test both tanks water every other day. In my adult betta tank, for about a week, I am getting .5 ammonia readings. I immediately change the water, and wonder, why is that happening? It has bugged me, but now my male betta is exhibiting symptoms that disturb me.
Two days ago, I sat down by the tank and it frightened him (or so I thought) and he dashed to the back of the tank, where he sat on the gravel for awhile. Yesterday, I noticed him breathing heavily. This morning, I woke up and his fins are COMPLETELY CHEWED. !!! I was/am in shock. Obviously, either HE is eating his own fins, or the frog is. Both spend a great deal of time inside of a decorative ship in the tank. Is it possible the frog is doing this, or is it more likely that he's done it to himself since he has shown other not-so-great symtoms?
I changed 75% of the water, and added 8 teaspoons of salt, along with a bigger than usual dose of prime. Should I remove the frog to my Q tank while I try to figure this out? I moved him to the side with my female betta for now, but am assuming he won't like the salt addition. I am thinking I should add melafix?
I haven't ever changed the filter pad, but I have replaced the carbon. Temp is at 81* and I have an airstone on the male's side as well (filter on female's side).
Thanks for any insight. I don't want to lose my baby.
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