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Banana leaves can work too, but they break down faster. If you're near an Asian market, they're dirt cheap. Just make sure they're pesticide-free. My 15-gallon's got a mix of banana and oak, and the water's stayed stable.

I've been using eco-complete. It's got all the nutrients, and it's super easy to work with. My bettas are in a 5-gallon and a 10-gallon, both with eco-complete and low-tech plants. No complaints so far.

I'm leaning towards trying out either amano or ghost shrimp with my betta. Thinking of getting 2 or 3 and observing how he interacts with them... once I've tackled the hydra issue I'm dealing with.

My 15-gallon Fluval Flex tank has a unique shape - it's more square-ish than I'd like. I've got a half moon betta in there, and he's doing alright, despite his fin issues - he's still recovering from fin rot. The tank's planted, and I've got some pond snails and MTS that came with the plants, which ...