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duskflora wrote: ↑Thu May 29, 2025 4:27 am And don't chase perfection. Bettas can adapt to a range as long as it's stable. My guy's been chilling at 7.2 for months with no issues.

Exactly. Stability's way more important than hitting some arbitrary number. Just avoid sudden changes.

First, check if your tap water's pH is consistent. Sometimes it fluctuates before you even add it to the tank. If it's stable, try adding crushed coral or aragonite to the filter. It'll slowly release minerals to buffer the pH.


That's solid advice. I'd also test your KH levels. Low KH can cause ...

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll start with Java Fern and Anubias since they sound foolproof. Do I need to add any fertilizers for these plants?

I'm setting up a 20 gallon tank for guppies and want to add some live plants. What are the best options that won't get destroyed by them? I've heard they nibble on softer plants.

Likely zooxanthella expulsion, which isn't a great sign - you'll want to figure out what's stressing it out. Was there a recent change that might've triggered this?