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by onyxite
Sat May 31, 2025 4:21 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Best substrate for Betta tanks
Replies: 17
Views: 67

Re: Best substrate for Betta tanks

Anyone tried using dirt under sand? I've heard it's a great combo for plants, but I'm worried about it messing with the water. My tank's a 12-gallon with a canister filter, and I'm trying to go full walstad.
by onyxite
Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: does my betta recognize its owner?
Replies: 9
Views: 3180

Re: does my betta recognize its owner?


I'm pretty sure some of my fish know me, like my Gourami and Angels - they always seem to acknowledge me when I'm near the tank. My two female Bettas too, they've got a special vibe going on when I approach. The tetras, not so much, they're just too busy swimming around in a school.


I'm on the ...
by onyxite
Tue Mar 22, 2022 11:28 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: does my betta recognize its owner?
Replies: 9
Views: 3180

Re: does my betta recognize its owner?

I really hope my bettas recognize me, even if it's just as the magical food god. Puyo's tank is right at my desk, so I'm basically in his line of sight all day. Sometimes he'll come and stare at me through the corner of the tank - I like to think he's curious about what I'm up to, but maybe he's ...
by onyxite
Tue Mar 22, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: does my betta recognize its owner?
Replies: 9
Views: 3180

does my betta recognize its owner?

Hey guys, I've got something pretty cool to share about my three betta buddies - Puyo, Bonbon, and Isola. I'm their sole caretaker in a big household, but my family members occasionally swing by to check them out. What's caught my attention is how Bonbon, the grumpiest and largest of the trio ...