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I agree that spiky plants can be a hazard, my sibling's Betta had them and I'm pretty sure it damaged its fins. I think it's a good idea to replace them with plants that have softer edges, like live plants or floating plants, to prevent any further damage to your Betta's fins.


I've checked my ...

Just got the API test strips and here are the results:
GH is at 0, KH is 40, pH is 7.5, and both NO2 and NO3 are at 0.

I'm relieved to see that my little guy's colouring has improved, and he's back to his normal self, so maybe the stress of the water change was just getting to him.

Still, I'm ...

Thanks for the replies. I've taken another look at my betta's fins, and I think the dark edging might just be part of his coloring - it seems to match the deep purple-blue of his body. The plants are actually silk, so they're soft-edged and shouldn't be causing any damage.

I did set him up in a new ...

I recently adopted a Betta from PetSmart and I'm absolutely loving him - the experience of having one at the office really drew me in. He seems super healthy and happy, even building a bubble nest within two days of being in his new home.

I do have some concerns about his fins, though. The cup ...