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I just had a thought about your tank setup, I noticed you're using a reptile cave - I've got a few of those too, but I've been told they're not meant for underwater use, the material or finish could be leaching toxins into the water over time, which might not be helping your betta's situation ...

So I'm happy to report he's not sleeping on his side today. I'm still waiting on the new heater, but in the meantime, I've been wrapping a thermal blanket around the tank to keep it cozy. I do treat the water, and I promise I'll get some test strips soon. I'm still not sure how old he is - like I ...

I'm gonna try to keep this short, I promise. So, I've never had an aquarium or taken care of fish before, and this is my first time doing it.

About six months ago, my friend got a male betta from Petsmart - no idea how old he was. She stuck him in a 1g tank for a few days before I took him over ...