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by troubadour
Sun May 18, 2025 2:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideal temperature for CPDs
Replies: 14
Views: 32

Re: Ideal temperature for CPDs

artisto_1 wrote: Sun May 18, 2025 12:30 am Thanks for the tips! I'll bump it to 74F slowly. Doing weekly 20% changes, and they're with some Pygmy Corys. Substrate's sand with leaf litter.
Sounds solid. The Corys won't bother 'em. Just keep an eye on the Danios' activity level after the temp change.
by troubadour
Sat May 17, 2025 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideal temperature for CPDs
Replies: 14
Views: 32

Re: Ideal temperature for CPDs

CPDs thrive at 72–75F, but they can handle up to 78F if acclimated slowly. Lower temps might slow their metabolism, so 72F is fine if they're active. What's your water change routine?
by troubadour
Wed Jan 01, 2025 3:33 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: are my fins really thin?
Replies: 7
Views: 6321

Re: are my fins really thin?

I've had sevale bettas where the fins had transparent spots, resembling pinholes, and it never caused any issues. I've noticed this more in my older bettas. My younger male, not yet a year old, doesn't have it, but my 3-year-old boy had it for over a year and was perfectly healthy until he suddenly ...