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I've got Nymphoides in my tank with soft water, but no shrimp - well, almost none. I do have one little guy that somehow hitched a ride in with a Java fern, probably as a tiny shrimplet in some red root floater I transferred from my shrimp tank. I've tried to catch it to put it back, but it's ...

I've recently had a similar issue with Nymphoides Hydrophylla Taiwan - it's still hanging in, albeit with bare stems due to the constant leaf damage. I assumed it was my setup, considering it's relatively new and several plants are struggling. However, I'm starting to think that my shrimp and fish ...

I'm not saying he's resting all the time, just more often than I'm used to seeing. I've got plans to add a lot more plants and maybe some tankmates for him to hang out with - he's already got a 18gal tank with over 100 shrimp to keep him company. To be honest, I don't think he's bored, just like I ...

I've heard positive reviews about introducing a ping pong ball to the tank, offering an engaging distraction that could shift his focus away from tail biting. Although I'm not well-versed in betta care, I often seek advice from @roygun_1, who's knowledgeable in this area.

Drawing from my experience ...

Hi everyone, I've recently taken in a betta from a friend who's had to stop keeping fish due to health issues. I was hoping someone could help me identify the type and maybe tell me a bit more about him from the picture. I'm not too familiar with Bettas myself. He was in a community tank before ...

I'm glad to see things are going smoothly so far, but I do want to caution you about interpreting fish behavior. It's easy to assume we know what's going on, but the truth is, we can't always be certain. For instance, that chasing you mentioned - it's possible it's just a case of Mossy asserting ...

While it's true some bettas can coexist with other fish, we mustn't forget the impact on the smaller tankmates. Even if the betta isn't aggressive, the stress and competition for resources can still take a toll on the celestial pearls, ember tetra, and chili rasbora.

If you're planning to move the ...

I'm not much help with identifying the betta type, but I do have some concerns about his tankmates. While the tank looks beautifully maintained with those lovely live plants, I think it's worth considering the potential stress on the other fish. They may appear fine now, but having a larger ...

I'm thrilled to see my little guy thriving with the adults, it's wonderful to watch him grow and develop his own little personality. He's already visibly bigger, it's amazing how quickly they change from tiny fragile things to confident little fish. I have to say, it's incredibly cute.

The little guy's doing great in the big tank. It's awesome to see him swimming around with the adults already. Congrats to me, I guess - I'm still on a high from raising my first cory baby, it's such an exciting feeling when it finally works out.