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Keeping just two ghost shrimp should work out alright, especially with all the hiding spots you've got in your tank.

A heavily planted tank could be your best bet. Add lots of hiding places like java moss and the shrimp may have a chance of survival.

Honestly, a 9L tank is way too small for a betta. I'd highly recommend moving him to a 5-gallon or even bigger tank. The strong flow in your current tank could be because it's just too tiny.

To goldminer: I was thinking, wouldn't tetracycline be an option?

To Mini323: I did mention meds in my last post, but honestly, I only use them as a last resort. I've only used them once, when I was new to the hobby and had to deal with ick. Haven't needed them since then.

You might want to consider a medication as well, to help combat the fin rot and prevent further infection.

I think those plastic leaves on the fabric plants are a problem, cut them off. Nipping his fins is definitely part of the issue. When he keeps biting, it's just letting in bad bacteria. Honestly, I've never seen a Betta bite its own fins like that. Maybe add some more live plants to the tank to keep ...

I'd cut off the plastic leaves at the bottom of those fabric plants. Nipping his fins is definitely part of the issue - when he bites them, it lets in all sorts of bad bacteria. I've never seen a Betta bite his own fins like that before. I think Lionestly, it's worth trying some live plants to keep ...

I think the fin rot might be caused by something in the tank. Daily water changes can stress him out, and if there's a decoration ripping his fins, that could be the culprit. Even though you've got fabric plants, are there any plastic parts on them that could be causing the issue? How much water are ...

Check out Bluegrass Aquatics, they might have what you're looking for.

You're looking for specific shell dwellers - which ones exactly?