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Thanks everyone, appreciate the kind words.

My new Betta just arrived and he's looking fantastic, really healthy. He's a Copper Black Butterfly Crowntail, beautiful colouring. Here's a photo of him before he was shipped out. He's now in a 60 litre tank, solo inhabitant.

My monte carlo carpet plant is doing well and still looks super healthy, but it's been 3 weeks and I'm not seeing the spread I was expecting - it's just shooting up vertically instead.

I'm inclined to think it's due to my substrate choice, sand seems like it would compact more than gravel.

If that ...