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I'm no expert, having only had two bettas before, but I did have one with a tumor that had a similar white color to what you've described. Hopefully, it's not that and it's something treatable. I'd definitely wait to hear from more experienced members, though.

Mine started as a tiny white dot and ...

I came across this aquarium store in Hilversum, it's a bit of a trek from Haarlem, but it looks incredible - address is Havenstraat 58A, 1211 KM Hilversum.

The soil you've chosen should work just fine, provided it doesn't contain any synthetic fertilizers. I wouldn't stress too much about breaking down the larger chunks - personally, I think they release nutrients more slowly, which can be beneficial in the long run.

A decent rule of thumb is to use ...

I've been preparing for my 90L planted aquarium over the past few weeks, gathering materials and whatnot. I've got the hardscape and most of the substrate ready to go. The plants I've chosen are currently in the fry tank, being driven mad by those pesky bladder snails. As for the soil, I opted for a ...

I'm setting up a new tank and I'm after a nutrient-rich substrate that'll support a heavily planted aquarium. I've had good results with aqua soil in the past, but after 8-10 months it breaks down into a powder, causing more problems than it's worth - my internal filter impeller's clogged up a few ...

It sounds like you're dealing with a case of Blue green algae, also known as Cyanobacter bacteria. This stuff is basically a photosynthetic bacteria that thrives on nutrients, low oxygen levels, red light and slow water movement - pretty much the perfect storm for it to take hold.

To combat this ...

Had this issue in my old tank years back, now it's popped up again in my fry tank - anyone got a clue what's triggering it?

I've had a similar issue with a peace lily. A new growth pushed against the back of the tank, forcing the plant away from the glass. I've trimmed it back multiple times, but now I'm thinking of redesigning the lid with larger openings. This will also give me room for an external filter inlet and ...

I've used a peat-free top soil from Homebase in my 90L tank. It's worked a treat with the plants, but be careful not to overdo it as the nutrients can leach into the water column. I've got a 1/2 inch layer under a 2-inch gravel cap and that seems to be the sweet spot. As tworoses said, it's worth ...

They resemble copepods to me.