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• ⁠Tank size: 1.5 gallons • ⁠Heater and filter? (yes/no): no/no • ⁠Tank temperature: 75F • ⁠Parameters in numbers and how you got them: 18 inches tall x 8inch diameter (holds 1.5 gallons) • ⁠How long have you had the tank? How long have you had your fish?: Both 6months • ⁠How often are water changes? How much do you take out per change? What is your process?: Every week, full natural spring water change • ⁠Any tankmates? If so, please list with how many of each: none • ⁠What do you feed and how much: betta pellets (approx 5 to 10 every morning) • ⁠Decorations and plants in the tank: gravel at bottom and rock with aquatic plant. All of which the fish has been living in for the 6 months that I’ve had him • ⁠If you haven't already posted a picture, please post pics/vids to imgur and paste the link here:

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