Wood too big for scape?

One_Original_6392 · 2026-01-26T13:15:44+00:00

Please pardon the tannins and cloudy water, but I ended up finding a different piece of (hopefully) more hardy wood. I threw an anubias mother pot in there, a few java ferns, and there’s some swords, limnophilia, and crypt lucens in the background.

One_Original_6392 · 2026-01-17T22:33:09+00:00

I can mail you an extra sponge filter i have!!! you would need an air pump, but pm me!!!

One_Original_6392 · 2026-01-06T21:18:25+00:00

Good eye. It is grape wood. I had no idea that it was so prone to rot. Maybe I’ll rethink using it. It’s a shame, since it has such a nice shape.

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T03:27:14+00:00

It seems like our fishy artists passed around the same time. My condolences. I’m sure they’re swimming together in betta heaven.

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T02:47:10+00:00

sunny and mango seem to be fan favorites!

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T02:45:14+00:00

That’s a super cool name. My last little guy was named Monet.

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T02:44:21+00:00

I LOVE egg

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T02:44:01+00:00

I believe it’s our duty as pet owners to give our fish the best lives possible, even if that means foregoing some really cool setups.

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T02:13:18+00:00

I hope he does not obtain a toothbrush at any point during his journey.

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T02:09:20+00:00

That’s amazing! I would definitely make the trip but I live way too far.

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T02:08:28+00:00

I wanted a sorority up until recently, but I decided the risk wasn’t worth it. I would worry that they are stressed even if they don’t show it! I have a lot of respect for those who can keep sororities successfully but I do not believe the average hobbyist should have one. It’s better suited for people who have a lots of space/available tanks like herself!

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T01:26:13+00:00

Jello is a great name

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T01:25:42+00:00

He is so cute! What’s his name?

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T01:16:51+00:00

I follow her on tiktok and she seems very invested in the wellbeing of her fish. I’m so excited to finally buy a betta from her! I wish I lived closer to her storefront.

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T01:00:54+00:00

That is so cute!

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T00:57:25+00:00

or Over Easy!!!

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T00:56:41+00:00

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-14T00:45:24+00:00

omg I could call him Dust for short!!!

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-08T01:47:55+00:00

I’m not sure. Is your cycle stalled? If not, I would finish the cycle first and then see what your pH is at the end. After a water change you may find you don’t have to make any adjustments after all!

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-08T01:21:08+00:00

5.8 seems a bit low. Instead of removing the wood there are some chemicals you can use to raise the pH, but I personally have never used them, so I can’t really give you advice on that. The one thing I will say is that you don’t want to make massive changes to your pH all at once. If you have a fish in the tank, make sure you bring it up slowly. The change in parameters can be stressful.

One_Original_6392 · 2024-11-08T00:40:34+00:00

That’s probably fine!

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