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Yeah, 10 dGH isn't crazy high, but if you wanna lower it, the RO mix is the way. Just don't forget to test often so you don't overshoot. And yeah, almond leaves are great for their immune system too.

Yep, high hardness can be sketchy for bettas. I'd start with partial water changes using RO or distilled water, mixed with your tap. That's what I do for my guys. Also, driftwood can help a bit, but it's slow. What's your GH and KH at right now?


Adding to this, Indian almond leaves can help too ...

One more thing, make sure you're not overfeeding. Apistos are small and can get bloated easily. I do a small water change twice a week to keep things clean with all the protein.

Apistogramma are micropredators in the wild, so they prefer live or frozen foods. Flakes might not cut it. I'd recommend adding more protein like blackworms or even small crickets if you can find them. Also, keep an eye on water quality with heavy feeding.

My mom's got this cichlid tank and the biggest one's got a cut right between its eyes. It's white and seems to be getting bigger, which is pretty concerning. What's the best course of action here?