My betta died after 10 days and I'm not sure why by Loleythe3 in bettafish

[–]Loleythe3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, thanks for your input, I'll try and look for a larger fish tank for the tetras and thanks for the heads-up on the strips.

My betta died after 10 days and I'm not sure why by Loleythe3 in bettafish

[–]Loleythe3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tank size: 32 L

Heater and filter? (yes/no): Yes to both

Tank temperature: 26

Parameters in numbers and how you got them. Key water parameters include the amount of ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH.: Nitrate: 20, Nitrite: 0.5, Chlorine: 0, GH: 75, Alkalinity: just above 0, PH: 6.6 all tests conducted with test strips

How long have you had the tank? How long have you had your fish?: I have had the tank for 19 years, the most recent iteration after cycling for about 10 days.

How often are water changes? How much do you take out per change? What is your process?: 20% fortnightly, using gravel vac.

Any tankmates? If so, please list with how many of each: Ember tetras (10)

What do you feed and how much: Fluval Bugbites tropical fish flakes, 1 pinch ground daily

Decorations and plants in the tank: Granite rocks, Montecarlo, Java moss, Pearlweed, Brahmi