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I'm glad you're giving your betta a peaceful home, it's really the best decision for their well-being. Just imagine if they could coexist harmoniously, a group of 10 to 15 swimming together would be quite a sight, but I think it's best to prioritize their individual needs.

@angelica nailed it, clean water is key to healthy fish. Weekly water changes are a must, and I'm a big fan of using moss balls and live plants to help keep the water quality in check. I used to keep bettas in 5-gallon tanks - it gives them the space they need to swim around and really helps with ...

You can definitely change it all at once, just make sure to have those fast-growing floating plants in the tank to absorb the ammonia.

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I concur with the suggestions above. I've had success with a planted or silent cycle approach when starting a new tank. This method relies on having sufficient plants to handle the ammonia produced by the fish. With a single Betta, this should be relatively straightforward. I've found that caring ...

I think it's crucial we take a closer look at Vodka's environment. To better understand what's going on, could you please share your water test results? Specifically, we'll need to know the levels of ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite. This will give us a clearer picture of what might be causing his ...

I've had experience with African Cichlids before, though not this specific type. They do seem to have a thing for shells, don't they - for living and breeding purposes, I mean. Are you looking to breed them in this new tank? I recall starting out with just 8 cichlids in a 55-gallon tank, and before ...

You've got a solid foundation with your tank. Now, I'd suggest looking into a tank divider that can fit your setup, separating the betta from the other fish. I have experience with ember tetras - they're small and friendly, but wouldn't stand a chance against a betta.

I run a 55 gallon tank with a mix of tetras - ember, neon, glow light, and red eyed. Wouldn't dream of adding a male or female betta to it. Betta fish just aren't suited for community living, in my experience.

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