Worried mom here. Got her a few days ago, very active in her (quarantine) tank and pretty personable so far. Is she fat? Does she look healthy?

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  1. Sea_Bookkeeper_9168 on

    First time fish mom. Was not able to leave her in a cup at the store.

    Current tank size- 3L but cycling a 10L for her to move into once parameters are perfect.

    Heater/filter- yes

    Tank temp- 78

    Fed twice (2 betta pellets / 1 freeze dried blood worm)

    Small daily water changes (10-20%) depending on parameters. Conditioned tap water with seachem betta

    Pothos clippings, frogbit, alder cones, almond leaves in quarantine tank

    Need to check parameters in a few.

  2. She’s overweight. Feed her less and fast her maybe 2-3 days and then at least once or twice a week.

    Edit: sorry I missed that you literally just bought her lol. The amount you’re feeding her is fine but I’d leave out the bloodworm, they’re fatty and better off as an occassional treat. Frozen mysis shrimp or brine shrimp are better as daily feeders.

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