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I picked up my Koi Betta about a month and a half ago. It was mostly white back then, with the usual red, blue, pink koi pattern on top. But in this short time, the coloring has really shifted - the colored bits have spread out quite a bit. Now the whole back end of the fish is blue, and the pelvic ...

Do you know the PAR value for that light? I'm assuming you've got a kit for that 5-gallon tank. Medium-high lighting, that's what I'd call it based on the lumens. The light's probably what's making your betta so inactive during the day. You don't need a light that bright without live plants ...

I've noticed the Bettas at my local pet store are kept in those tiny cups, and it's not uncommon for customers to return with them deceased after a proper acclimation process. It's puzzling to me how they manage to survive in such cramped quarters, where ammonia levels are likely through the roof ...