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Yeah, it's all about trial and error. Bettas are like little divas sometimes, gotta find what makes 'em happy.

Yeah, I've noticed my bettas act differently based on the background. My last one hated the black one, but the current guy doesn't care. It's kinda weird how picky they can be. Maybe try a natural-looking background with plants or something?

Congrats on the new betta. I wanted to add some thoughts on the setup. Since you're using the sponge filter from the axolotl tank, that's a great start as it likely has beneficial bacteria already. However, I do want to mention that growing beneficial bacteria in an empty tank requires an ammonia ...

I'm not a fan of copper, despite its effectiveness. The issue is, it lingers and is nearly impossible to remove. There's also evidence linking it to infertility in some fish. I'm not averse to using chemicals, but I prefer to have control over their removal.

Catappa leaves and salt have opposing ...

I'm not a fan of copper, despite its effectiveness. The issue is, it lingers and is nearly impossible to remove. There's also evidence linking it to infertility in some fish. I'm not averse to using chemicals, but I prefer to have control over their removal.

Catappa leaves and salt have opposing ...

I've taken a look at the pictures of Voldy, and to be honest, I'm not seeing any signs of velvet parasites. Typically, you'd notice a yellow or gold sheen on the body and fins when you shine a light on the fish, especially after dark. Since I'm not seeing that, I'm inclined to think Voldy might be ...

Hi everyone,

I'm still reeling from the loss of my betta, Norbert, who passed away a few days ago. I'm pretty sure it was velvet, but I'm still trying to wrap my head around how it even got into his tank in the first place - they're all kept alone and I've had them since July. We did try treating ...