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I'm really grateful for this little hobby of mine - betta keeping has been a lifesaver lately, especially with nursing school weighing me down. I came home from a tough day and was thrilled to see my little guy Saturn had created a bubble nest - I know it's not always a sign of happiness, but I'm ...

Small tanks are super sensitive to changes. Residue on your hands can impact the water quality. I'm not surprised you're seeing issues with a 2-gallon tank. Upgrading to a 10-gallon tank will definitely help dilute any chemicals that might be affecting your betta.


When I got him from PetSmart ...

I'd recommend doing a 75% water change daily for the next two weeks, and also give the substrate a good gravel clean. Poor water quality can really stress out your betta, and with daily water changes, you should be able to dilute any chemicals or toxins that might be building up in the tank. It's ...

juicebox wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 8:33 am What's the tank size though?

I'm currently keeping him in a 2 gallon tank, but I'm working on upgrading to a 10 gallon one.

I've had my betta for almost a year now, and he used to be super friendly - he'd swim up to the glass and follow my finger around his tank. Lately, though, he's been acting really skittish. I hold my finger up to the tank and he darts away or backs off. I've been racking my brain trying to figure ...