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I got this betta from my usual shop yesterday. He was active and seemed healthy in the shop - responded to my finger in the water and all. But after bringing him home and putting him in my 70L tank, well planted with lots of hiding spots, he just stayed in the top corner behind the filter at the ...

When you mention ammonia and nitrates are under control, I'm curious to know the actual readings you're seeing. What about your nitrite levels, are those in check as well? I've also been thinking that 24 degrees might be a bit on the cooler side for a betta - I've read they tend to thrive in warmer ...

I've had good experiences with sand as a substrate for my plants - no major issues to report. I'm not familiar with the specific plant you're working with, though, so can't offer much insight there. I do know that some fish can be quite skilled at digging up plants, but my current tankmate is just a ...

Haven't had that experience, my betta seems to be snail-proof, not touching them.

I also give my betta live food - she's really into daphnia, won't even consider the frozen stuff, and brine shrimp is another favorite.

@DragonTrims+Doubletails Your essay's really well-written, great job. Just a heads up since you're submitting it for grading, you might want to double-check your capitalization of 'Betta' - I noticed it's not consistent throughout. Don't want you to lose points over that.

It's an engaging read, can ...

Adding lots of fast-growing live plants would be great for the tank. They'd help with the water quality and give him some places to hide and rest.

More plants and some floating ones would be a great addition, allowing the betta to rest near the surface. I also recommend doing the "tights test" on the hardscaping and wood. If the tights snag on any part of the wood or rocks when stretched over your hand, it's likely sharp enough to cause damage ...

There was a recent thread about a lady who got fed up with her husband's tank cleaning habits - or lack thereof - and cooked his arowana... talk about a drastic measure.

I'm pretty sure betta fish prefer temperatures between 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit. I know it's easy to say now, but maybe it would've been better to increase the temperature gradually, you know, one degree a day. The sudden jump might be stressing him out - maybe he thinks you're trying to cook him.