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FancyTad wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 7:55 am I've heard mixed things about marimo balls. Some say they're safe, others say they can harbor bacteria. Anyone have experience with them?

I've used 'em for years with no issues. Just roll 'em during water changes to keep 'em clean. Bettas seem to dig 'em.

Yep, anubias is chill. I've also had luck with hornwort—it grows like crazy and gives your fish places to hide. Just gotta trim it weekly or it'll take over. My tank's got a sponge filter too, and the betta's cool with it.

buddyx wrote: ↑Wed May 07, 2025 1:08 pm Another weird thing—my pH stabilized when I switched salt mixes. Some brands buffer better than others. What salt are you using?

True story. I switched to Fritz RPM last year, and my Montis stopped bleaching. Cheap fixes sometimes work.

pH swings that large can definitely stress SPS. First, check your alkalinity levels—they should be stable around 8–9 dKH. Also, are you dosing anything? A calcium reactor or kalkwasser can help stabilize pH if set up correctly.


Spot on. I'd also recommend a two-part dosing system if you're not ...

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