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I'd say test it out in the new spot for a bit. If it starts looking rough, just move it back. Chalices are tough, they'll bounce back. What's the rest of your tank like? Any aggressive neighbors?

Stability's key, like BoldOne said. If you're gonna tweak it, do it slow—maybe 0.5°F per day. Also, what's your alk sitting at? High temps can mess with consumption rates.

I keep mine at 77°F, seems to work fine. Got a bunch of softies and a couple SPS frags. Tank's only 40 gallons though, so maybe smaller systems chill better. Using a cheap heater, but it's steady.


Smaller tanks can swing faster, so 77°F makes sense. For a 75-gallon like OP's, I'd lean 78–79°F ...

He appears to be a mix of marble and koi plakat, with the body type of a traditional 'fighter' Betta.

Hi everyone,

I'm so sorry for the really late update - life got in the way. A heat wave hit my area and my AC broke while I was out, the temperature soared over 100 degrees. I lost many of my fish, including my beloved Kuhlis, which was devastating. Thankfully, my Gouramis and Howl made it through ...

Update:

I visited every pet store in my area, but none had a floating Betta log in stock - what a bummer. However, I managed to score a bunch of plants (Anubias, two Zorchzon Compacta, and a Lacy Fern), the aquarium salt, and a large cave-like decoration that I hope Howl would love.

I've never ...

I'm getting really worried about my Betta, Howl - his tail fin is all damaged. I switched him from my 10gallon tank to the 5.5gallon one after I realized the fluxeon stone was cutting his fins. No sharp ornaments in the new tank, so I thought that'd solve the problem. But now, his tail fin's got ...