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I've used both Red Sea and Instant Ocean, and they're both fine. The bigger thing is consistency. Stick with one brand and mix it the same way every time. Sudden changes in salt mix can stress your corals.

For a 10-gallon nano, you'll want to focus on low-light corals like Zoanthids or Mushrooms. A simple LED light like the AI Prime should work, and a small wavemaker like the Nero 3 can provide enough flow. Just keep your water params stable, especially salinity and temp.


I agree with flamen ...

angelica wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2025 12:56 pm I'm curious, do you have a filter in that 1.5 gallon tank?

We do have a filter in the tank, but it's currently out for cleaning and a cartridge swap.

coltin wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:55 am I'd recommend doing daily water changes for a bit. Drain most of it out and leave just a little for your betta, then top it back up with dechlorinated water.

Aww, thanks so much for the help, I really appreciate it.

freshwave wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:29 am Looks like fin rot to me. What size tank is he in, and did you cycle it before adding him? What are your parameters - ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH?

He's in a 1.5 gallon tank. We used water conditioner when adding water, but I'm not sure about the parameters - we didn't test them.

Shoot, I hit create before I was done, Picclys.

I just brought home a new Betta and I'm a bit concerned about his fins - they look a little beat up. Not super experienced with bettas, so I'm not sure if that's normal or not.