This is really a gorgeous betta, and as Minde said a show betta... very expensive... seen some at Fishchick, only to be sold in pairs ( male & female )....

... naaaaa not holding out on you guys, lol, only posted in another thread, lol

What are your water parameters like, dear?

temperature of the water?

Can we get some numbers to work with?
Is he showing any other signs of discomfort, other than the not eating. Any spots or lacerations on his body?

Minde: PetCo's warranty is 30 days, so I have a good deal to work with if little Dusk doesn't make it. 

Katarine: the water is pretty cold  65-70 degrees maybe? I've moved Dusk's bowl and now it's right beneath a lamp that's usually on so that should be a little helpful. I'm also asking to turn up the heat in our house, and I'm going to put up some blankets in front of the windows so drafts can't get in.

Orandalover I am sorry to hear Dusk has not yet eaten and is doing so poorly. Thinking of you and wishing wellness for your little one   ♥

Oh I didn't know that was a show Betta, just was stunned when I came across the video and it's fantastic shape and colour. I wonder what he and his wife would sell for...

Hope your dusk is doing better Hun.

I think all us goldie lovers gave a thing for bettas too. We have one my daughter named squishy like dorie named the jelly fish in finding memo lol.

When I first saw bettas before I started spending so much money on fish I fell in love with one at petco but was shocked it was $15 now I kick myself for not getting it. He was a half-moon doubletail with really fluffy long tail and he was solid opaaque white with that iridesent shimmer that made him appear pink. I have tried to find one like him with no luck. But that is my dream betta. Hey anyone think it would interesting to start a thread that we could post pictures of the fish we dream of having one like, goldies and all?

awe sweet thank you very much.
i did go ahead and make a dream fish post.

Thanks for the support guys. There seem to have been so many fish deaths with me recently - now a new one. Dusk died on Thursday, RIP little guy. Before he died I found two fungus growing off his back, and one of his fins was half chopped off.

So sorry Hun, as for losing fish don't feel too badly about it I have been reading some posts on goldfishkeepers and several of the experts on there are losing fish, they say this is worst time of year for infections and other problems with them,
Something to do with the temperatures dropping and stuff. Plus there are some nasty strains of things going around that are resistant to meds.

I'm really sorry for you He was such a beautiful creature

Thanks guys. I'm really sad about Dusk 

Aimee - that's interesting. I didn't know there were times of year when fish have more infections than other times. Hm

Thanks fantailer

Aww big hugs sweetie go sit with your new baby Athena and let yourself fill up with love as you watch her swim around. It is wonderful that you have brought her home and right around Christmas so you can share in each others company. Peace ♥

With every loss something new comes along... it's just how life works I would never have Horus if Marneus would have lived, and I would never have the little pearlies if Claymore wouldn't have passed away.

We'll always miss our beloved fish though, and that's another part of it all

very true Nossie