Does his lip look swollen?
Other than that does he overall look healthy?
Tank size: 10 gallon
Heater and filter? (yes/no): yes
Tank temperature: 75°
Parameters in numbers and how you got them. Key water parameters include the amount of ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH.: everything looks ok, the akalinity is high tho
How long have you had the tank? How long have you had your fish?: a few years, still a beginner tho (be nice)
How often are water changes? How much do you take out per change? What is your process?: I do 1 big water change once a month
Any tankmates? If so, please list with how many of each: 1 snail, 1 harlequin raspora (I used to have more years ago but this the only one still alive)(I also have no interest in adding more)
What do you feed and how much: aqueon betta pellets about 5 pieces
Decorations and plants in the tank: two fake mushroom houses, driftwood, some quarts rocks, looking to get live plants
I'm open to any and all help, I love my son
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1qp4nk4
Posted by ProduceJazzlike2043
2 Comments
He has very clamped fins, not good at all.
Whats his setup? Water perimiters? Any tank mates?
Can you answer the mod questions so we can help? The tank looks very dirty so the parameters are likely off and poisoning him.
Please invest in a liquid test kit and perform a water change at minimum. Hoover up the waste on the bottom with a siphon.
This looks like new tank syndrome setting in – essentially the toxins in the water have built up and without an established nitrogen cycle the fish is being burnt and affected by ammonia from the waste. The deaths of the other fish supports this.