I'm thinking I'm going to move Bella into Bali's 5.5g, and him into the 2.5. He is constantly "panic swimming" and his fins are getting ripped up. I know he doesn't have any fin rot, so it's either biting or just the way he whips around that tank. I think the female would be better with the extra swimming room too. Is it okay to just move them to each other's tanks? I just did a 100% change on the 5.5 last night, and can do the 2.5 before the switch. Any advice?
I would personally just do a 100% on both if they're not filtered or cycled or anything before switching the fish so they both have nice 'new' clean tanks and fresh water.
I don't know if thats absolutely 100% necessary, especially if both of your fish are fine and healthy, but I would do it just to cover all my bases and be safe.
I would personally just do a 100% on both if they're not filtered or cycled or anything before switching the fish so they both have nice 'new' clean tanks and fresh water.
I don't know if thats absolutely 100% necessary, especially if both of your fish are fine and healthy, but I would do it just to cover all my bases and be safe.
Thanks! Yeah, the 5.5 is filtered and I did a 100% on it last night...the 2.5 is next for 100%, not filtered. I just finished my other 5g 100% lol...I am getting some nicely developed biceps lol!
Haha! Oh yeah, I was in pretty good shape when I had my 8-10 tanks before I got my Python hose. xD Ahh, so much WATER......
Just a question.....why do a 100% on your 5 gallon if its filtered? O.o Why not cycle it?
Haha! Oh yeah, I was in pretty good shape when I had my 8-10 tanks before I got my Python hose. xD Ahh, so much WATER......
Just a question.....why do a 100% on your 5 gallon if its filtered? O.o Why not cycle it?
I don't normally do 100% on my filtered, but I just added the filter two days ago, and there were just way too many DOCs floating around..it was really cloudy. I didn't want to take a chance on the water quality cause I don't have a full test kit yet. It sucks, but I got too paranoid when it really clouded up and I can't test it to see why.
Ahhhh, yeah, I understand. I probably would have done the same. xD
Well good luck! Hopefully Bali does a little better in the 2.5 :)
Thanks again DragonFish..I would love to just fill the 5.5 with more plants/decor right now..but, can't afford it. He has a cave and like 3 plants, but I'm still thinking the smaller digs might make him less stressed. I hope the female enjoys the bigger digs...I really need more stuff lol!
Lol, I know what you mean....its always one thing after another. Just a couple more plants, a new cave, some new food.....maybe change out the substrate, or perhaps give live plants a go....
Then before you know it you stumble upon another fish that gives you the fishy-puppy eyes and you just can't resist, and so its a new tank and all new fixin's for it....
.....Or maybe thats just me and my horrible habits xD; Lol
Oh, I bet she will! I miss my females, they were always so...zippy xD
Lol, I know what you mean....its always one thing after another. Just a couple more plants, a new cave, some new food.....maybe change out the substrate, or perhaps give live plants a go....
Then before you know it you stumble upon another fish that gives you the fishy-puppy eyes and you just can't resist, and so its a new tank and all new fixin's for it....
.....Or maybe thats just me and my horrible habits xD; Lol
Oh, I bet she will! I miss my females, they were always so...zippy xD
Lmbo...I juts got back from Petsmart..when hubby heard I was going there he got that panicked look on his face, "What for"?..I said, "I need decorations for Bali and Bella, besides, I don't have tank for another one"..."Oh wait, I DO have that 1g that is empty"! LOL...he didn't find it funny..and as for the "fishy-puppy" eyes..there was this amazing double tail half moon!!! I soooo want him..but, alas, I refrained. I did spend $28 dollars on plants and decor though! Yiiikes...I still need to buy 2 more 2.5g tanks for Bandit and Beau...I guess next week. LOL..I can see the divorce papers now..under "reason for divorce"..."betta fish addiction"
Haha, lol!! xD Ahh the joys of Betta keeping....my parents quite a lot like that. Sigh, non-fish keepers will never understand....
Thankfully my current significant other quite enjoys my fish ;D
Awwww....well perhaps he'll still be there next week. ;3
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