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Rustic wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 6:09 am Yep, mine hated the flow at first. I cut it by half and he's way happier now. Just gotta find that sweet spot where the water's moving but not pushing them around.

Exactly this. I use a baffle on my HOB filter to diffuse the flow. Works like a charm.

one of my large blue moori tursios has been acting really odd this morning - it keeps laying on the sand at the bottom of the tank. normally this guy's always swimming around, but today it just goes for a little swim then comes back to the same spot and settles down again. is this something i should ...

Bowls are a no-go for bettas. They need horizontal space to swim, not just vertical. A 5-gallon tank with a low-flow filter and heater is the bare minimum for their well-being.

Agree with the flow advice. Low circulation lets detritus settle on them. I'd also check your photoperiod, 6–8 hours of moderate light is plenty. Too much and they'll bleach or brown.

Seconding the root tabs. My crypts went from sad to lush after I started using them. Just don't overdo it, or you'll get algae issues.

Yep, crypt melt is a thing. Had the same issue with my Cryptocoryne parva. Took like a month to recover, but now it's thriving. Just keep the lighting steady and don't freak out if it looks dead for a while.


Agreed. Mine did the same thing. As long as the roots aren't mushy, it's probably fine ...