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If that male Krib becomes the chosen one, I'd strongly consider rehoming the smaller female - things could get ugly fast. Bonded pairs can turn on others, and I recall a thread here about a pair of oscars taking out a third fish.


I think introducing another male could be a good idea - they ...

If that male Krib becomes the chosen one, I'd strongly consider rehoming the smaller female - things could get ugly fast. Bonded pairs can turn on others, and I recall a thread here about a pair of oscars taking out a third fish.

Sounds good with the Java Fern setup. If you've got API root tabs, placing one halfway into the substrate should be fine, especially since they're grouped together. One tab covers a decent area, about 30 inches, so you don't need to overdo it. Too many root tabs can be problematic if they get pulled ...

Assuming you just planted them today, give them some time to settle in - it's probably too early to tell if they're dead or not. Someone with more experience might chime in, but I'd just keep an eye on them for now.

Looks like you've got the Java Fern in the substrate, not ideal. You'll want to tie the stem the leaves grow from to something instead. Root tabs will definitely help, and yeah, the plants do need some light. Don't overdo it though, or you'll likely end up with an algae bloom. Eight to ten hours a ...

Treating fin tank issues can be tricky. Medications often coat the labyrinth organ, which is a big no-no for betta fish as it can lead to death. And to be honest, there's no real "cure" for swim bladder disease - feeding peas is about the best you can do, which you've already tried. I provided a ...

I'm freaking out, my little water baby is sick. I just got him from PetSmart 3 days ago and I thought he died on the way home. I'm pretty sure he has swim bladder disease, but now I'm thinking it might be something else. There's this weird bulge on his side near his tail, do you think he has ...

I'm freaking out, my little water baby is sick. I just got him from PetSmart 3 days ago and I thought he died on the way home. I'm pretty sure he has swim bladder disease, but now I'm thinking it might be something else. There's this weird bulge on his side near his tail, do you think he has ...

I've got a spare 20L/5g open top tank that might be perfect for a betta setup, but I'm still weighing my options. Since I'm new to keeping bettas, I thought I'd get some advice before deciding.

Assuming I go ahead with the setup, the betta would be the only fish in the tank.

Here are my ...

I'm thinking of reducing the lighting time, I have them on for 10 hours daily, sometimes a bit less.