Maybe some good news!

[Dragon]

I may be getting excited too quickly, but I just tested my tank, and here are the results:

ammonia = 0ppm
nitrite = 0ppm
nitrate = 0ppm
pH = 7.6-7.8

I introduced a heater in there today, and the fish has been a lot more active. Maybe he was just cold? It was only about a five degree change (70 to 75). He still doesn't appear to be eating, but the Apple Snail will eat the food, and I haven't fed them since I introed the heater.

Now that the results are looking promising, should I continue to do daily water changes, or just keep an eye on the water conditions?

Thanks!

 

[Lotus]

If your levels are all at zero, you won't need to do daily water changes, but you will need to monitor them every day if you recently had a problem.

Bettas are really sensitive to cold water. They like it closer to 78F. If you can get your heater up a little, the betta would appreciate it.

 

[Dragon]

Thanks a lot for the advice. =)

I will monitor the tank about every other day or something to ensure everything is all still good.

I didn't know that Bettas like the higher temperatures like that. I guess seeing them swim around in those tiny bowls at the pet stores gives a lot of people a lot of wrong ideas. I'll see if I can bump up the temperature a bit more. He's been much more active. =)

Thanks again!