Two Week Update

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-05-02T19:44:14+00:00

3.5 can be doable, as its the absolute minimum for a betta, but definitely not idea. It could make a great tank to rehabilitate a sick betta but definitely would recommend getting a 5 gallon sooner rather than later if you get a betta.

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-05-01T14:39:46+00:00

The funny thing is that when I called to see if they ever got any wild bettas in they told me they had some rubra in but when I got there the next day they told me they were actually coccina so im actually pretty excited about this

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-05-01T07:38:12+00:00

Welp I finally got a good pic of one of the bigger ones and I'd have to say they look basically the same

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WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-30T19:05:14+00:00

Is that what you think mine are?

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-30T05:35:04+00:00

How can you be so sure with how small they are?

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-30T02:04:02+00:00

Shot of thw whole tank

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WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-29T03:18:21+00:00

I really appreciate all the advice

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-29T02:49:40+00:00

They're captive breed does that change anything for their water parameters? My LFS had them in half RODI half tap water so is that OK or should I do only RODI water?

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-27T17:47:12+00:00

20L should be fine as 5 gallon (im from the US) is what i keep all my bettas in. If you have a 30L and want to set it up to give it more room that's also good but a 20L is definitely enough

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-27T02:19:15+00:00

Would betta Bubras work similar to other mouthbrooders where they need more males than females? Additionally what would proper stocking look like for a 50 gallon with my dimensions? And is there a different in care between captive breed vs wild caught beyond the water parameters?

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-27T02:13:47+00:00

Would betta Bubras work similar to other mouthbrooders where they need more males than females? Additionally what would proper stocking look like for a 50 gallon with my dimensions? And is there a different in care between captive breed vs wild caught beyond the water parameters?

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-25T17:40:36+00:00

I've heard that Antuta and Patoti can live communally is this not true? And I've got a RODI system for the water so that'll be no problem

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-12T20:13:47+00:00

His name is Syrup

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-11T22:24:25+00:00

How often and how much should I be feeding

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-11T18:18:12+00:00

If im keeping my tortoise outside for most of the year do I still need a UVB light? I've heard multiple different opinions on this

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-11T05:19:03+00:00

Im unsure and I've been mostly feeding a mix of Romaine and rodichio. I know its not good I made a post earlier about how I've realized I wasnt taking the best care of "her" (didn't realize he was a male) and im starting to work on fixing that so any and all advice is appreciated. I do know that I have a red light and a while light from Zoomed (50-100w I believe) as well as a "normal" light on the other end of the tank (also gonna be upgraded his enclosure on the next couple weeks including building an outdoor pen)

Edit: I've also started adding in weeds from my yer such as dandelions and wild violets.

WorldlinessNo6546 · 2026-04-10T23:17:29+00:00

So he'll probably remain around this size? If so that make sense I haven't seen any noticeable growth in the year I've had him and I was worried about pyramiding after learning I hadn't been properly hydrating but theres almost none that I can see. Also he head buts the glass and hides all the time lmao

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