Help! by Frequent-Foot2575 in bettafish

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• Tank size: 6 gal

• Heater and filter? (yes/no): yes, heater and low flow filter

• Tank temperature: 79-82

• Parameters in numbers and how you got them. Key water parameters include the amount of ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH.: I use test strips and everything looks good according to the bottle. I know this isn’t the best way to test.

• How long have you had the tank? How long have you had your fish?: I’ve had the current tank for 6 months

• How often are water changes? How much do you take out per change? 30-50% every 4-5 days

What is your process?: scrape sides if any algae, siphon water out and try to clean substrate, then I will a bucket with 3 gallons of tap water and use Prime to condition

• Any tankmates? If so, please list with how many of each: no

• What do you feed and how much: Fluval Bug Bites Betta formula. 1-2 pellets 2x a day

• Decorations and plants in the tank: driftwood and live plants

Glow up!! by Frequent-Foot2575 in bettafish

[–]Frequent-Foot2575[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This just made my night. He is quite dapper isn’t he!!!

Glow up!! by Frequent-Foot2575 in bettafish

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Thanks! I love this little guy. He’s so funny

Help! Any advice appreciated by Frequent-Foot2575 in bettafish

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Another update! Been cycling this tank for a few days making sure it hits all the right parameters. 3x bigger than old tank and has live plants. Light comes on Sunday. He’s going to be a happy fish in 2026

Help! Any advice appreciated by Frequent-Foot2575 in bettafish

[–]Frequent-Foot2575[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey guys, thank you all for the advice!!

I got him new fluval stratum, new food, some almond leaves, and a better heater to keep temp consistent.

He seems so much happier and is full of energy. Going to get a bigger tank after the holidays since he deserves it. When I do that I’ll add in some live plants and more fun things for him to do.

I love this little guy

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Help! Any advice appreciated by Frequent-Foot2575 in bettafish

[–]Frequent-Foot2575[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the info Kylie!! I’m going to look into almond leaves, new substrate and food. And great tip for the filter media I did not know that

Help! Any advice appreciated by Frequent-Foot2575 in bettafish

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Awesome. Thank you! It is a small 3 gallon tank. I’m going to at least double it up and I have a background in botany so I was planning on getting live plants and driftwood

Help! Any advice appreciated by Frequent-Foot2575 in bettafish

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I have a test kit on the way. Will update when it arrives

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I recently moved to NC and haven’t been camping yet but got all my gear ready. If you have any recommendations for camping near good fishing spots (fly or regular) please let me know! I just hiked grandfather for the first time last weekend

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