Broken heart ( first betta rescue)

[CandiceMM]

Originally Posted by dramaqueen

He's looking good. Is his spine a little bent or is it just the angle the picture was taken that makes him look like that?

So when I first picked him up I definitely thought that, on day 2 he was swimming perfectly straight and when he would stay in one place I noticed that was the position he would be in maybe to stay balanced? Does that make sense? I think with the lack of fins he just gets pulled with the slightest current or movement of me messing with his tank.

But overall he is doing so well :)

[lelei]

I love that pic of him lookin at the thermom..he is a curios lil guy..and lookin so good..wow..if some blue comes out in his fins..and he is a HM!!!..in about a month..he is gonna start filling out..and will be showstopper:) Very anxious to see how he progresses..keep those updates coming:)

[bettasareawesome]

Wow! He is looking so much better. I know he will do well in your hands. Can't wait to see him when his fins grow back.

[CandiceMM]

Good morning all :) I woke up to a hungry, happy and energetic Heart Breaker. He ate his frozen Blood Worms and is doing great! I can't believe it is day 6! Almost a whole week!! Thanks to all of you for your support, YOU ALL rock! Well I am off to work, have a fabulous day everybody.

[Creat]

Now comes the hard part ... waiting for his fins to regrow....

[lelei]

Just wanna share some ispiration..I cry every time I see my Sapphire's pix..when I first took him in.. but if this says anything.. take a look at him now..just give some time, and I swear you will have an amazing fishy!!!!!
It took about a month..but I am even amazed at what I am seeing.. he is even getting some turquoise in his body, and fins
I never dreamed I would have such a gorgeous fishy..and to think he was almost flushed.. now I can see a rescue..could be thee most beautiful fishy..because he was taken in with more love and care..and I feel that you will see in time, that your fishy will bring more joy and love to you than you could imagine

[CandiceMM]

lelei, your guy looks so beautiful now! You should be proud, and I watched the video of Sammy, he is beautiful! I love the Pineapple, I have that also for one of my guys :) Thanks for checking in and for the support. I already feel so much love for this fish it's shocking.

I'm about to do a water change on his tank I will shortly have a new pic and update :)

[CandiceMM]

DAY 6 UPDATE

Hey everybody!! I am proud to say Heart Breaker is doing even better!! He has a good appetite, swims 100% better and is more active and curious about his surroundings. I decided to make a short video of him instead of pictures. Sorry about the lighting and slight glare. Just click on video to view.

[toad]

OMG He looks amazing!!!

[CandiceMM]

I love that he is so active now and life is back in his eyes. So proud.