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And don't chase perfection. Bettas can adapt to a range as long as it's stable. My guy's been chilling at 7.2 for months with no issues.

Yep, crushed coral works wonders. I've got a handful in my 10-gallon, and my pH stays at 7.0 like clockwork. Just don't go overboard, or you'll spike it too high.

Yeah, I'll probably grab a CO2 kit too. This thread convinced me.

Mine just turned brown and died. No idea why, maybe the light wasn't strong enough. Gonna try again with a better setup.