I have a betta, Mr.Blue. He's around 4 years old give or take 6 months. He has been through tons. He was originally in a little 1 gallon bowl, MISERABLE existence! So, he was rescued.

He lives in a weird shaped 8 or 9 gallon tank without a light because it disappeared! so I bought him a new 10 gallon. the semi-whole deal, new filter, new hood and new tank. I'm reusing the heater.

I've transfer over most of his hide-outs, decorations, plants and gravel. The water in the 10 gallon has been filtering for about 3 days. I tested the water today, everything looks reasonable, nothing to worry about, water temp good. Both tanks have similar water quality.

But, I'm hesitant to transfer him to his new home because I've never upgraded his tank before by myself.

Should I be worried about anything else?


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Mr.Blue is too young to die! :P BUT, He has a pale whiteness at the tips of his fins but his fins are not torn. He is duller in color. (He has not had a light for about a week, so uh-oh) He is still very active and doesn't seem sick. He's had this whiteness for about 6 months. I've treated him but nothing helps.

Also, I want to keep his old tank running for a few rescued neon tetras. If i bought a new light, the day after I transfer Blue, would you recommend starting his old tank over again?
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LAST QUESTION--
I have a 55 gallon tank and stand. I'm just saving for a filter and two new heaters. Do you think Mr.Blue would be stressed out in a 55 gallon by himself?

As long as you kept everything wet, the good bacteria should do its job in establishing a cycle. If anything, you should add him sooner because without ammonia produced by him, the bacteria have nothing to feed on.

If the water is the same temperature, salinity, and pH as the water he's in now, there shouldn't be any problem with transfering him. If you're unsure, though, go ahead and acclimate him. It can't hurt.

As for his old tank, you should be able to add the tetras (make sure you acclimate them well beforehand!) soon, because you want it to stay cycled. Add them slowly, though, because the bacteria needs to build up enough to support more fish than it's been supporting.

As for the 55 gallon, I think that would be a bit much, but that's just my opinion. I have my betta in a 5 gallon, so a 55 gallon seems huge to me! :D

Anyway, that's all I can tell you. Someone more experienced could probably tell you more, or clarify some things I've said. Good luck!

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Creatures great and small, I love 'em all! But mainly the fish.

I wouldn't be too worried about general dullness, as long as he's active and eating well. bettas can fade as they get older, and yours has had a pretty long life, but hopefully he's around for awhile more yet.

As long as you decorate at least one spot well, giving him a territory that he could feel comfortable in, he might be ok in the 55. Personally I'd add other fish and make it a community tank. For instance, keep the betta in the 10 gal, and the tetras in the 55 (plus more fish, lol). or having them all in the 55. If you put a betta in a huge bare tank, yeah, that would stress him out, and that would probably stress out any small fish. Stock it to the max with live plants, then add your fish, and I'm sure they'd love it there.

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Lead me not to temptation...I can make it there myself just fine, thank you

Yeah I agree,he should do fine in his new setup.

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Your new tank might go through a tiny mini-cycle when he is transferred - if you have a testing kit, keep an eye on the ammonia and nitrite levels for the next week or so. Otherwise, a twice-weekly 50% partial water change should stave off any worries about a mini-cycle

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