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Rinsing is key, some brands are salty as heck. My betta's in a 6 gallon with a sponge filter, and he's way more active since I started rinsing. Also, try feeding at different spots in the tank, keeps 'em engaged.

Brine shrimp all the way, man. My betta's in a 6 gallon with a hang-on-back filter, and he's obsessed. Just gotta rinse it first, some brands got extra salt or preservatives. Also, try feeding at the same time every day, they like routine.

Yo, I've got a 75-gallon with cichlids and a bunch of Amazon swords. They're holding up pretty well, but I did have to trim the leaves a bit. The fish seem to like the shade they provide.

Before you change anything, test your magnesium. If it's below 1250 ppm, no amount of calcium dosing will help. I've seen tanks where the owner was dumping calcium daily but didn't realize their mag was at 1100. Fix that first, then reassess.


This. So many people sleep on magnesium, but it's ...

Kalkwasser in the ATO is the move if you want a low-maintenance option. Just make sure your evaporation rate is consistent, or you'll get wild swings. My 60 gallon mixed reef stays rock solid at 420 ppm calcium, 8 dKH alk, and 1350 mag with this setup.