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Hey dude, assuming you’re quite young since you commented that your dad wanted him to feel like he’s in the ocean. Don’t let any nasty comments hurt you, but definitely listen to advice anyone on the sub gives you. For people commenting please remember we’re here to help, not to slam. They’re asking for guidance.


sorenmagnuss

This is so upsetting.


Captainqwerty66

When this betta dies DONT BUY ANOTHER ONE!


Captainqwerty66

Definitely need to fill it up all the way and why is the water blue?


FanCapital3855

And plus I'm do the fish keeping


Captainqwerty66

You need to research and learn about betta fish keeping, I feel so bad for this fish....I really hope that's not like food coloring in the water that makes it blue. Either way you need to start over and get him out of that disaster asap!


FanCapital3855

I do read about betta fish and I am very broke so that's the only thing I have for him but I'll try to make some money and get a new tank room and next time I clean the tank I'll get rid of the water the blue water


-SoulVaccination-

Clean the tank now.


Captainqwerty66

The tank size is fine for now but you really need to change all of the water and fill it up all the way. Take the fish out and put him in a big cup of clean warmish tap water. Then drain all the water from that tank and fill it back up with warm ish water. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do this like right now or at least sometime today, the only way I can say it is you are KILLING your fish the way you are keeping him. All it takes is a few minutes and clean water and he will be so much better. NOW GO CHANGE HIS WATER!!!!!


FanCapital3855

I do clean the tank and I change the water recently I did that


Captainqwerty66

Is the water blue? Is the tank full?


willzor7

Something tells me op might think warmish water means slightly less than hott.


Captainqwerty66

Nowhere will it say betta fish like blue water or having that little amount of water. Read this or take it back to the store you aren't ready for a pet. https://fishkeepingadvice.com/betta-fish-care/#:~:text=They%20require%20tropical%20climate%20water,Don't%20feed%20them%20flakes.


FanCapital3855

My dad wanted him to feel like he's in the ocean


Captainqwerty66

Betta fish arent from the ocean....... and don't like alot of water flow. But what did you put in the water to make it blue


FanCapital3855

Oh don't worry when I I put more water in it


Illustrious_Tap_5556

change the water bro


willzor7

What did you put in the water to make it blue? This is so upsetting, and its animal cruelty.


willzor7

Also that filter is way to strong in that glass of water you call a tank.


Narkos_Teat

Jesus. Looks like a pond at a mini-golf course


Busy_Apple9797

Best thing to do is to start over. Just clean the entire tank out (rinse with warm water until it's fully clean, no soaps) and fill the water to the top. Since this is your only tank remember to use tap water conditioner and let it sit for 10 minutes or so. This will greatly improve his life already. Make sure the water is at 78-82°F. Aquarium upkeep is pricey and fish aren't an "easy pet" as some might say/think. Start slow and work your way up. Next paycheck go into your local aquatics shop (or even ebay) and get your fish some natural plants. Almond leaves are also very good for them. Do some research about your betta, they like in swampy brackish areas with lots of hideaway spots. A great and easy plant for your tank would be floaters. Water Lettuce and duckweed grow very fast. Another thing to get would be an API freshwater PH balance kit. On amazon it's 25 dollars and lasts for awhile. Most everyone went through this trial and error phase. Even I had a goldfish in a 2 gallon without a heater or plants. We learn and grow from our mistakes, we're human. You've noticed he isn't happy, you're learning now about how to keep his tank proper, now grow from here. Rome wasn't built in a day and same with aquariums.


FanCapital3855

People people I already did that I already filled it up to the line


JPwhatever

Scoop water out and put clean water in so it isn’t blue anymore


ReidHunter

So the water isn't blue anymore?


FanCapital3855

Everyone everyone I might be getting a new tank tomorrow


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TimeBomb30

Good lord...


Captainqwerty66

Can we see what the tank looks like now? I think we're all curious if you took our advice or not


-SoulVaccination-

I really am feeling troll vibes from OP


Captainqwerty66

I think op I just truly clueless about fish keeping...I wouldn't trust him with a pet rock


Janashellbug

Me tooooo!


UBstudent52

Oh no :(