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Yeah, the gel is way easier to work with. I use the BSI brand. Also, maybe try cutting smaller pieces first. Less stress on the frag.

Mine took forever to attach, but they finally did. I used a bit of superglue gel to hold them down. Also, maybe check your alk? Mine likes it around 8.5 dKH.

No idea what's going on, lol.

aquagone wrote: ↑Tue May 20, 2025 5:46 pm I'd suggest using egg crate under the rock to prevent sharp edges from putting pressure on the glass.

Egg crate at the bottom is the way to go, then add your rocks and fill in with sand. This setup will help distribute the weight of the rocks across the glass, giving you added protection.

If you keep a male and female together, he's gonna keep harassing her, it's just what they do. I've seen it happen before, and it's not pretty - she could get stressed to the point of death. Females can live together just fine, but males are a different story altogether. Males and females are only ...

If I'm being honest, it's possible the issue lies with where I'm sourcing my betta fish from - maybe they're of poor quality or weren't kept in the best conditions before I got them. It's no secret that keeping fish in small cups is far from ideal, and I've been buying from the same place each time ...

Lovely selection, really like the mix of colors and shapes you've got going on.

Not an expert on cichlids myself, but I'm stoked to hear you've finally nailed down a plan for your tank - that Malawi Mbuna setup sounds like it's gonna be a real showstopper.

Hello, I'm also looking into getting a healthy and beautiful Betta, but I've come across some concerns. I've read that canvas 'fluxeon' bettas often have thickening scale problems, and 'multicolored' ones can be prone to cysts or tumors, not to mention potential color/pattern changes due to the ...

Yeah, my Corys were the only ones who seemed happy with it. Maybe I'll give it another shot with the bucket method. Thanks for the idea, fluxe.