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I completely agree with going for a more natural look, rollwave. I've found that adding live plants, rocks, and driftwood really makes the tank feel more authentic. You can usually find fish-safe options at local pet stores, they'll have a variety of live plants too. Some easy-to-care-for plants I ...

I just got the sand, thanks for the rec, it's supposed to arrive tomorrow.

I've had good luck using stuff I find near my house - in the woods and by the water. Just gotta clean it up real good, let it dry out in the sun for a bit. It's free, and it's natural, which is what you're looking for, right?


Thanks for the tip, I have a friend who visits the lake pretty often ...

To better assist you, it'd be helpful to know the type of fish Sushi is, as well as the tank size. Although I'm going to take a guess that Sushi is a betta based on your avatar, it's always good to confirm.

If Sushi is indeed a betta, the substrate isn't a major concern, and you could use sand ...

Thanks for the advice. I've decided to go with sand instead, no more colorful gravel. Natural substrate is the way to go, and I'm sure Sushi will love it. I'll check out some local fish stores for fish-safe rocks and driftwood, and maybe some live plants like Anubias or java fern. They seem like ...

Just finished cleaning Sushi's tank and I had to toss one of his decorations - the paint was chipping and I didn't want it to harm him. Been thinking of going for a more natural look, maybe change the colorful gravel too. If you guys have any suggestions for natural decorations or gravel, I'd love ...

Angel's come a long way, especially compared to his first week. Now, as soon as he hears me, he swims right up to me just like sushi. He knows his feeding spot inside out and heads there at feeding time - it's really quite lovely to see.

I've added some pictures below of sushi's color improvement ...

Snout wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 4:23 am If his color change keeps up, a name change to Devil might be in order.

A devil in disguise, indeed - the transformation is quite striking.

update: angel is settling in great and the routine seems to be suiting him just fine.

i've noticed his top fin has darkened quite a bit, and just now i caught a glimpse of his left fin (it's not super visible in pics) - it's got a reddish-pink tint to it too. also, it looks like the bottom back ...

UPDATE: Angel's doing fantastic, our training's progressing really well - we're just taking things one step at a time, but he's picking it up quickly. When I tap the glass, he swims right up - not every time, but he's getting the hang of it. I even made him a custom feeding ring temporarily until ...