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If a bigger tank isn't an option right now, I'd suggest adding some easy-to-care-for live plants like hornwort or duckweed to help absorb any ammonia spikes that might be occurring. It's possible your betta's feeling a bit anxious or insecure with not many places to hide, which could be contributing ...

I've personally had good experiences with Buceplants and Aquatic Arts. As for ebay, I'd advise against those cheap stem plant deals, you know the ones that say "buy two, get one free" - I tried that and lost about 80% of them.

I'd rather see natural elements like spider or mopani roots, or even lava rock, used as anchors instead of plastic - they'll add a lot more style to your tank. Anubias are one of my favorites, they're super versatile with all the different leaf shapes, colors, and sizes they come in.


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I'd rather see natural elements like spider or mopani roots, or even lava rock, used as anchors instead of plastic - they'll add a lot more style to your tank. Anubias are one of my favorites, they're super versatile with all the different leaf shapes, colors, and sizes they come in.


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I'd rather see natural elements like spider or mopani roots, or even lava rock, used as anchors instead of plastic - they'll add a lot more style to your tank. Anubias are one of my favorites, they're super versatile with all the different leaf shapes, colors, and sizes they come in.


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I'm considering using slim posts, either plastic or bamboo, to create a miniature forest in my 55-gallon tank. I'd anchor a bunch of anubias and Java fern to them, hoping to achieve a leafy tree effect.

I've had a tough time with stem plants - over 120 stems in the past year, with only about 10 ...

I took a closer look at the tail and anal fins, still can't quite tell on the others though. Would love to hear from someone with more experience, I've only dealt with fin rot once before and that was a while back.

I'm inclined to think it's not finrot, the fins' edges seem smooth. My betta had a similar transformation after settling in - it went from mostly grey to a stunning dark blue and black. It's possible your betta's colors are intensifying now that it's in a calm environment.

I also considered getting Multis at one point but I ran into an issue - water hardness. Your tank's mainly stocked with fish that prefer softer water, like your betta and gourami, which might pose a problem. I'm no expert, but I'm sure there are others here who know more about how adaptable these ...

I'm quite fond of water spangles - they're great for adding some visual interest to my tanks. Duckweed also does exceptionally well, although I know some people view it as a nuisance. As for other options, hornwort and anacharis can both be left to float freely, and I've had good luck with water ...