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I've tried culturing them before. They're kinda finicky with temperature. If it's too warm, they'll crash fast. Also, don't overfeed the culture, or it'll go sour. A little yeast or fish food works as feed too.


Liber's right about the temp. I keep mine in the basement where it's cooler. Harvest ...

SwanLander wrote: ↑Sun Jun 01, 2025 5:59 am Don't forget about water conditioner. Tap water has chlorine, which is bad news for bettas. A good conditioner will neutralize it and make the water safe.

Absolutely. And test your water regularly, especially during the first few weeks. Ammonia and nitrite spikes can happen fast in a new tank.

A 5-gallon tank is the bare minimum, but bigger is always better. They need space to swim and explore. Make sure it has a gentle filter, as strong currents can stress them out. Also, a heater to keep the water at 78-80°F is essential.