Just a Pygmy Corydora
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How do you know if the gills are inflamed?
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I don't know if I'm over-worrying or anything, but I see that Aurora has red-gills when he is flaring, he comes to the surface to breathe every 30 seconds, and blows bubbles often in the water like he is suffocating/choking... can someone help me identify if its a disease, and if its gill flukes or gill disease? Thanks so much!!
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Yep! He looks a little better! I'm so glad he's doing better
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46 minutes ago, Biotope Biologist said:
Just another filter feeder. I wouldn't worry too much about it if that is what you had. I suppose when people say anenome in freshwater I think either bryozoan or hydra. The hydra are capable of killing fish, so if you have hydra you will need to acquire betel nut extract. If it is a bryozoan, these are harmless and you can just let it do it's thing.
In either case both animals will show up again and you can snap a pic and we can I.D it. The fact that you said "anenome shaped mold" makes me lean towards bryozoan especially if you live in the midwest close to the great lakes.
I live in Washington, where Aquarium Co-op is.
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It doesn't look like that. It looked like a translucent anemone, like only one cm big
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freshwater bryozoa looks very similar to that weird thing.... how do I get rid of it?
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okay, but I can't take a picture because I freaked out and threw it away as soon as I saw it...
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First of all, let me repeat: WHAT IS THIS??? There is this anemone-shaped mold growing on my two-day old Xtreme betta pellet. Its this white translucent 1 cm anemone thingy. I freaked out so I took it out with tweezers right away, The weird mold is in a freshwater tank, so it can't be real anemone, right?? And it just freaks me out and I'm really stressed about it now... can someone help me??
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I have ONE of those.... what do I do?
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hmm idk I found just one of them in my tank..... what should I do?
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hmmm I bought the same 5.5 gallon tank Aqueon from Petco for my betta fish, and so far, no leaks! They DID kind of no some messy jobs, but no leaks that I know of. 😃
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2 minutes ago, Matt_ said:
Welcome to the hobby! Your betta is probably just getting used to the new surroundings and settling in. Give the betta a week or two to see how it adjusts. The plants will fill in over time and this will help make the betta more comfortable. The Bettas should eat any of the three foods listed.
Try raising the betta leaf hammock to 3/4" below the surface or just enough room for the betta to get on the leaf. Bettas like to rest at the water surface overnight. My bettas rest on top of the tiger lily leaves or wedge themselves into the very top of the Water Sprite/Elodea overnight. Examples photos taken tonight - I sure there are better examples somewhere on the web as well:
Top view of a male betta resting on the floating plants at the surface of the tank:
Side view of the male resting on the floating plants with the guppies getting in the way.
Some dither fish may help bring your betta out and will let the betta know when it is time to eat if you are looking for a community tank. One of the three pygmy Corydoras species, Ember Tetras, or Green Neon Tetras make good tank mates, will fit in a 5.5 gal tank, and are suitable tankmates for most bettas (there are no guarantees that the betta will accept them though). Regular Neon Tetras and Corydoras will be large for a 5.5 gal. when full grown. I recommend checking out the blog for ideas and do your research because a betta and 5.5 gal tank combination limits potential tank mates.
Top 5 Nano Aquarium Fish to Keep in a 5-Gallon Fish Tank - Aquarium Co-Op
5 Best Tank Mates for Betta Fish in a Community Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
Okay, thanks Matt!
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Okay, are neon tetras or cory catfish better for my 5.5 gal tank with a docile betta?
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4 minutes ago, Dwayne Brown said:
That light looms pretty bright maybe turn it down or let the water lettuce spread. How big is you aquarium? Perhaps you could add some small dither fish like ebdlers livebearers or neon tetras.
My aquarium is 5.5 gallons and I can't really turn the light down, as there is no light settings. I can turn it OFF though! I can leave the water lettuce to grow and spread more I guess.
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okay, but I don't have that sadly. Should I feed him Xtreme Krill Flakes, Xtreme Betta Micro Pellets, or frozen daphnia?
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Just now, Dwayne Brown said:
I would try adding some floating plants with long roots like water lettuce for him to hide in, that way it will make him more comfortable.
that floating plant in the photo IS water lettuce.
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15 hours ago, JamesB said:
Is this fish new? Sometimes it will take a little while for a fish to get used to its new human. Just spend some time at the tank, feed him, try not to make any sudden fast moves and it will be become your most personable fish.
and yes, it is Aurora's second day here and I'm a newbie to fishkeeping so I don't know why he's always avoiding me whenever I come near him
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Ok, thanks everyone. This is the second day and he doesn't eat my frozen daphnia a lot. He ate like 2 of them. This is his second day at my house, and I'm new to fishkeeping, so I don't know why he isn't eating a lot of food...
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I just got Aurora like today. Right now it is 5:54 PM (I bought him from Aquarium Co-op at 3/27/20, at 10:20-ish AM) Aurora backs away from me and hides under the crowd of water lettuce on the surface every time I come watch Aurora to see if he's doing good. By the way, this is my first fish in a 5 gal tank. There is no other fish in the tank but Aurora. There is a betta hammock, a feeding ring, some plants, one marimo moss ball, crypt. tropica, water lettuce, nano sponge filter with airline tubing, stingray led lights, a nano heater, and soft small gravel with beneficial bacteria. Every thing is normal, no ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, but the ph is 7.5. I don't know why he's scared of me and keeps hiding. It makes me worry a lot.
Can anyone help or explain why Aurora is doing that?
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I just got Aurora like today. Right now it is 5:54 PM (I bought him from Aquarium Co-op at 3/27/20, at 10:20-ish AM) Aurora backs away from me and hides under the crowd of water lettuce on the surface every time I come watch Aurora to see if he's doing good. By the way, this is my first fish in a 5 gal tank. There is no other fish in the tank but Aurora. There is a betta hammock, a feeding ring, some plants, one marimo moss ball, crypt. tropica, water lettuce, nano sponge filter with airline tubing, stingray led lights, a nano heater, and soft small gravel with beneficial bacteria. Every thing is normal, no ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, but the ph is 7.5. I don't know why he's scared of me and keeps hiding. It makes me worry a lot.
Can anyone help or explain why Aurora is doing that?
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On 3/1/2021 at 9:37 AM, OceanTruth said:
My vote was for neon tetras. I think their blue and red will POP against Hugo’s yellow/gold.
Hmm . . . I think neon tetras are good too. I'm not an expert or anything, but that's just my opinion. I have a male veiltail betta that's black/teal, so not the best option for me.
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I have one zoo-med betta hammock, a feeding ring, some water lettuce, anubias nana, crypt. tropica, and a small semi-soft shrimp net
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Aww, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope your Franky heals well! Best of luck. 😉
hmmm I bought the same 5.5 gallon tank Aqueon from Petco for my betta fish, and so far, no leaks! They DID kind of no some messy jobs, but no leaks that I know of. 
I just got Aurora like today. Right now it is 5:54 PM (I bought him from Aquarium Co-op at 3/27/20, at 10:20-ish AM) Aurora backs away from me and hides under the crowd of water lettuce on the surface every time I come watch Aurora to see if he's doing good. By the way, this is my first fish in a 5 gal tank. There is no other fish in the tank but Aurora. There is a betta hammock, a feeding ring, some plants, one marimo moss ball, crypt. tropica, water lettuce, nano sponge filter with airline tubing, stingray
What tankmates can live with my betta fish?
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Hi all, I want to add SOME tankmates to my 5.5 gallon tank with my betta fish. PH: 7.5 Temp: 79 degrees Lighting: Moderate to high.
Can someone tell me how to identify if my betta is peaceful?
Can someone give some suggestions in my 5.5 gallon tank?
Thanks!