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Your parameters still seem fine. It's likely the reduced water changes are helping, since he's not biting his tail anymore. I think that's a good sign. Now, the fact that it's not getting any better might be a bit concerning, but at least it's not getting worse either.

I've had my betta for almost two months now. Initially, I struggled with the Nitrogen Cycle and he developed fin rot. I added aquarium salt, which helped clear it up and even promoted some fin regrowth. However, I think the frequent water changes during the cycle stressed him out, causing him to ...

I think adding some fast-growing plants could really help with the ammonia levels. For example, aracharis, hornwort, or moneywort are all great options - they absorb what they need from the water and are super easy to care for. You can either plant them in the gravel or just let them float. I'd ...

I've been adding aquarium salt, and I'm pretty sure he had fin rot a couple weeks ago, but it looked different then. Thanks for clarifying that it might be stress-related. I did try moving filter media from my big tank, but I only had it in there for about a week before transferring it, and I know ...

Hi, thanks for the kind words about my betta. I'm really struggling to get things right for him, and I appreciate you taking the time to help.

I didn't do a fishless cycle before getting him - I've been trying to cycle the tank with him in it, which I know isn't ideal. I've had him for a month ...

Hi, thanks for the kind words about my betta. I'm really struggling to get things right for him, and I appreciate you taking the time to help.

I didn't do a fishless cycle before getting him - I've been trying to cycle the tank with him in it, which I know isn't ideal. I've had him for a month ...

I'm really struggling to get my tank cycled and I'm worried about my betta's health. I've had him for a month now and he's been in a 5.5 gallon tank. He had fin rot, but I managed to get it under control and even saw some new growth on his fins. However, his fins are starting to get worse again. I ...