Guppysnail Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 No one can tell you that. He is your friend follow your heart. There is no right or wrong only what your heart tells you is best for the two of you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 12:56 AM, Just a Pygmy Corydora said: Do you think putting Aurora to sleep is the best option . . . ? If she has no energy and struggling to swim and isn't eating the chance of recovery are small you could try adding some more epsom salt at this point the chance of recovery is small if you decide to let her go the most humane way would be clove oil only you can no when it time 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 He has the strength to swim up for air. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I know he is happy you are with him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 2:45 AM, Just a Pygmy Corydora said: He has the strength to swim up for air. Only thing a could suggest is uping the epsom salt to 1 table spoon for 1gallon and see if that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Aurora is on the bottom in the tank, motionless . . . . . 😶😢 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 @Just a Pygmy Corydora I'm very sorry friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingFishKeeper Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I'm really sorry to hear that. It's always a bad day when a pet passes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeg Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 @Just a Pygmy Corydora So sorry for your loss. As you look back at Aurora's life, think about all of the good times you've had while caring for him. Death is the worst part of this hobby. It is important that you know that the majority of bettas are destined to the life of a cup. You changed one's destiny and this action changed the path of many other fish. Don't let this one experience soil the hobby, you could ask anyone on this forum if they have lost a beloved fish or pet, they definitely have. While Aurora is gone, you still have his tank teeming with life, waiting for you to keep their lives in the right path. SIP Aurora 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 Is this thread coming to its end? I only have cats now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) You still have your cory catfish, right? We would still like to get updates on them! And of course updates if you get any new fish. (Personally I wouldn’t mind updates about your land cats, either. 😉) ETA: you could keep updating this thread, or make a new thread. Up to you! Edited August 2, 2021 by Hobbit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Its your thread! If you choose to continue keeping fish, i'm sure we would all love updates. However, its totally fine if you choose to stop updating this thread as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 I think I’ll just update this one… For some odd reason it’s upside down. She is just snoozing right now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Sorry to hear she didn't make it at least you did everything you could for her 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I love your tuxedo cat! They are my favorite! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) Should I add any fish? I only have 5 corycats in the 5 gallon now. Since they're so small, the tank looks so empty. = { Edited August 5, 2021 by Just a Pygmy Corydora 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 @Just a Pygmy Corydora perhaps when your ready you may wanna get another betta. Of course Aurora was a very special fish so it may take a little longer for you to wanna replace him. Another great option would be a pea puffer. Some great personality with them. They are a little expensive to feed as most will only take to frozen/ live foods. But some rasboras or tetras that swim mid level would also be a good idea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Would pea puffers be ok with the catfish? What about if I just want more cories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laritheloud Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 You could also try something different like a sparkling gourami. Related to betta fish and still breathes surface air, but smaller and slightly different personalities. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Yeah @Just a Pygmy Corydora you could just do more pygmy corydora. or you could get like 3 sparkiling gourami, they are a super neat fish as well. I would probably comfortable doing like 8 Pygmys in a 5 gallon. Yeah I dont know how well the pea puffer would like the corydora. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) My personal belief- Bettas are harder to keep than most people let on. Part of that also includes how attached we get to them. This is nice but can pose a problem when we lose one especially when they were sick and we couldn't save them. You asked about keeping just cories- nothing at all wrong with that. Or maybe a few Otos (my personal favorite). Catfish are wonderful! You could also go for a set of small schoolers- one reason why the're great is you usually don't get SO attached to individuals (though still not cool when you lose one). Edited August 6, 2021 by xXInkedPhoenixX to clarify 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameCzar Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 7:10 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: My personal belief- Bettas are harder to keep than most people let on. Part of that also includes how attached we get to them. This is nice but can pose a problem when we lose one especially when they were sick and we couldn't save them. You asked about keeping just cories- nothing at all wrong with that. Or maybe a few Otos (my personal favorite). Catfish are wonderful! You could also go for a set of small schoolers- one reason why the're great is you usually don't get SO attached to individuals (though still not cool when you lose one). I agree. They can tolerate a large range of parameters, but seem to be prone to illness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laritheloud Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 8:10 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: My personal belief- Bettas are harder to keep than most people let on. Part of that also includes how attached we get to them. This is nice but can pose a problem when we lose one especially when they were sick and we couldn't save them. You asked about keeping just cories- nothing at all wrong with that. Or maybe a few Otos (my personal favorite). Catfish are wonderful! You could also go for a set of small schoolers- one reason why the're great is you usually don't get SO attached to individuals (though still not cool when you lose one). Thirding this. I'm a little frightened to try Bettas because I get attached to my fish, and I will fret a lot about those beautiful fins. For what it's worth, @Just a Pygmy Corydora, if you do try a Betta again some day, you might want to look at plakat bettas. They have shorter finnage and don't get weighted down by their long extensions, and they are less prone to problems like fin rot. You may be able to enjoy their company for longer. And remember, you gave Aurora a wonderful life and you did everything you could to help him through. I'm so sorry you lost him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) @Just a Pygmy Corydora, the entire CARE forum community is feeling your loss, many of our Bettas have names and become pets. It’s sad that their lives are so short. If you’re thinking about some new fish I agree with some of the other folks on the Sparkling Gourami. I’m totally new to them but so far their personalities are like tiny Betta. They not colorful, but they have blue eyes and they shimmer when they’re happy. I feel like they’re a secret known only to enthusiastic hobbyists. Edited August 6, 2021 by Patrick_G 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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