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Back in my day, we fed bettas every other day and they lived for years. These days, folks are too worried about feeding schedules. Just don't overdo it, and your fish'll be fine.


True, but modern bettas are often bred in different conditions, so their needs might vary. Still, the principle of ...

Overfeeding's a common mistake. I'd stick to once a day, maybe 2-3 pellets max. If you're using freeze-dried food, soak it first to prevent swelling in their stomach. Also, watch for uneaten food, it can mess with your water quality.

My SPS were fading until I bumped my Ca to 450. I dose Brightwell Aquatics daily, 5ml at a time. My tank's a 60-cube with T5s, and I run a refugium. Maybe try smaller, more frequent doses? Big swings mess with the vibe.


For real, stability's key. I dose 3x a day with a Neptune DOS, keeps my 180 ...

No idea on that one, sounds like some weird theory to me though.

dusk92 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:00 pm can mbuna cichlids be kept in a community setup?

I'm with you on that, same water type here and I've been thinking of setting up an Mbuna tank too, high pH and hard water, perfect conditions.

Stick with other mbunas, and you'll be fine. Throw them in with your standard tropical crew, tetras and whatnot, and those little guys will get eaten alive. You really want that on your conscience?

I used gloss black on mine, super smooth finish. Brush application was the way to go, whatever paint you choose, I'm sure it'll look great.

once the egg crate's in place and you've got sand over it, I'd be prepared to grab another bag to cover the plastic, it's a nice tank, I missed out on a second-hand one recently for £200

Neolamprologus caudopunctatus, that's my random guess, based on the pic and the fact they're not using the shells.

Black Neons would also be an excellent choice for dither fish, their active nature and tendency to school in the upper water column would provide a sense of security for the Kribs, allowing them to feel more at ease and venture out of their hiding places.