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Or just cut back the Java Fern. Those things grow like crazy once they settle in. My tank was a jungle until I started hacking at it every few weeks.


Trimming is a good short-term fix, but addressing the light will prevent regrowth issues. Full-spectrum LEDs like the Nicrew Classic are ...

Neons and Corys shouldn't be stressed by plants. Your params look good. The LED might be the issue, low light can cause plants to grow leggy and block too much light. Upgrade to a full-spectrum LED or adjust the photoperiod.

A 20 gallon with Java Fern and Anubias should be fine if your fish aren't too large. What species do you have? Overcrowding stress usually comes from inadequate swimming space or poor water quality, not plants. Test your ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels.

I'd say that's a bit of a minimum, to be honest. The reality is that most bettas in captivity are kept in containers much smaller than 5 gallons. I'm not saying that's ideal, but it's just the way it is. What I do think is beneficial, though, is having something a bit larger than your average bowl ...