Jenn2121 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I just recently started a betta sorority. I had the tank set up for about a month before adding them and used a sponge filter that was already established from a different tank. I added 6 juvenile guppies (from an already established tank)2 weeks before adding the bettas. My parameters are Nitrate-0 Nitrite-0 GH-25 Chlorine-0 KH-180 PH-7.8 Amonia-0 So here's the problem, the gills on the bettas are all turning red, which I looked up and it said amonia burns/poisoning but the levels are 0. The tests aren't expired as I just purchased them. Please help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn2121 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn2121 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 It difficult to tell off the pictures red gill can be caused by a bacterial infection or ammonia burn or gill parasites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDoc Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Yeah, tough to tell exactly from the pictures, but like @Columentions, it could be ammonia burn or something like gill flukes. One less scary possibility: natural coloring. Obviously I don't know what they looked like before, but the pics show a semi-red betta. It wouldn't be unusual for bettas to color up, and this is just how they are coloring. Now if ALL of your bettas are doing the same thing, that may not be correct. But it is a possibility. Another possibility is aggression. You didn't mention how many female bettas you added, but many many people will say that no betta sorority will work long term. Are they being aggressive towards each other? It could be a kind of bruising from nipping at/attacking each other. How big is the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn2121 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 I have 7 baby girl bettas in a 20 high. I just put them in 3 days ago. And they have seemed to work out who's boss. Just flaring but no real nipping that I saw. I'm hoping it's just their coloration coming into play. I have maracin if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikv6 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Are you sure the tank has filly cycled with 0 Nitrates? Have you ever seen Nitrates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn2121 Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 It's fully cycled. I have been looking at different pictures of bettas and I think now that it's just their coloring because I have an all white one and she is totally fine. Thanks everyone ☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now