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Rearranging decor is a good call. Also, feeding the betta right before adding new fish can distract them. Worked for my grumpy guy.

I've had luck with neon tetras in my 10 gallon. They're fast enough to avoid the betta, and they add some color. Just make sure you've got plenty of plants for hiding spots.


Neons can work, but they need a school of at least six, which might crowd a 10 gallon. Have you considered pygmy ...

I just did a big water change, around 70-80% and added some conditioner and ammo lock. He's still panting though, so I'm gonna give him some time. Sorry if it seems like I'm bringing up random things, I'm jumping between two betta forums trying to get as much help as I can.

I'm so sorry to hear about your betta, and I'm more than happy to help you figure out what's going on.

First things first, I think you really need to get some water conditioner. I know you mentioned you just boil your tap water, but that's not enough to make it safe for your fish. You see, tap ...

On Wednesday, my mom cleaned my betta's tank while I was at school, and when I got home, he was breathing really hard and hiding at the bottom. Yesterday, he didn't move from his hiding spot in the tree cave thing, still breathing hard, and didn't come to the surface for food. Today, his face is ...

I'm so sorry to hear about your betta, and I'm more than happy to help you figure out what's going on.

First things first, I think you really need to get some water conditioner. I know you mentioned you just boil your tap water, but that's not enough to make it safe for your fish. You see, tap ...

Do you have a bottle of BettaFix anywhere near the tank? My mom once grabbed the wrong thing and put BettaFix in my brother's tank by mistake, and it didn't end well for his betta. I'm worried that might have happened to you too.

Also, I want to ask, is there a little solid stuff on the cap of ...

On Wednesday, my mom cleaned my betta's tank while I was at school, and when I got home, he was breathing really hard and hiding at the bottom. Yesterday, he didn't move from his hiding spot in the tree cave thing, still breathing hard, and didn't come to the surface for food. Today, his face is all ...