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Tank Spec? Mini Bow Aqueon 5 Gallon [
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4056278]
What size is your tank? 5.0 Gal
What temperature is your tank? 79 F
Does your tank have a filter? Yes
Does your tank have an air stone or other type of aeration? no
Is your tank heated? Yes
What tank mates does your betta fish live with? None
Food
What type of food do you feed your betta fish? Freeze Dried Bloodworms
How often do you feed your betta fish? Daily once [2 or 3 bloodworms]
Maintenance
How often do you perform a water change? once a week
What percentage of the water do you change when you perform a water change? Sunday: 25%
What type of additives do you add to the water when you perform a water change? AquaSafe Plus, Prime, Aquarium Salt
Water Parameters:
Have you tested your water? If so, what are the following parameters? Last Sunday, tested water and its perfect by Petsmart
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Symptoms and Treatment
How has your betta fish's appearance changed? looks dullish, fins are drooping
How has your betta fish's behavior changed? Lays down in the tank bottom more often
When did you start noticing the symptoms? 3 days ago
Have you started treating your fish? Treating with BettaFix [Heals Betta Fins and Skins] as adviced by Store Owner for next 7 days. No water chnage in between.
Does your fish have any history of being ill? No idea
How old is your fish (approximately)? No idea
The Tank was set up 3 weeks back, Betta added 2 weeks back and water cycled 1 week back