Advanced Betta care tips
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foldon - Posts: 2
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Advanced Betta care tips
My betta's been acting sketchy lately, fins clamped and not eating much. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5 nitrate. Tank's a 5-gallon with a sponge filter, heated to 78. Any ideas?
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CasCat - Posts: 58
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Re: Advanced Betta care tips
Could be stress from lighting or flow. Bettas prefer dim light and calm water. Try baffling the filter output with a sponge or lowering the light duration. Also, check for tankmates bothering them.
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Pierce - Posts: 4
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Re: Advanced Betta care tips
Yep, flow's a biggie. My guy was stressed till I cut the flow with a pre-filter sponge. Also, what's your water change routine? Even with good params, fresh water can perk 'em up.
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ocean_1 - Posts: 2
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Re: Advanced Betta care tips
Mine did the same when I had too much light. Reduced it to 6 hours and added floating plants. He's way more active now. Maybe try that?
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kaleto - Posts: 3
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florap - Posts: 52
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Re: Advanced Betta care tips
How often do you feed? Overfeeding can mess with their digestion, leading to lethargy. I stick to 4-5 pellets a day, skipping one day a week.
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blazefox - Posts: 1
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Re: Advanced Betta care tips
Gonna echo the flow thing. My betta hated the default filter flow. Added a sponge and he's way happier now.
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hikers_22 - Posts: 4
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Sitelike - Posts: 2
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Re: Advanced Betta care tips
Check for sharp decor too. Fins can get nicked, leading to stress. Sand down any rough edges or swap for silk plants.
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florem - Posts: 5
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Re: Advanced Betta care tips
Mine was like that till I added almond leaves. The tannins seem to chill 'em out. Plus, it gives the water a natural vibe.