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I've got a 20-gallon community tank with a betta. The light's brighter for the plants, but I stacked driftwood to create shaded spots. He hangs out there when he's done showing off.

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll try cutting back to once a week and see how it goes. My lighting is pretty basic, just a cheap LED, so maybe that's part of the issue.

I've been dosing Seachem Flourish in my 20 gallon planted tank twice a week, but my Java Ferns still look kinda sad. Am I doing it wrong, or should I up the dose?

Thanks for the tips, everyone. I'll try splitting the middle chamber and see how it goes. I've got a Reef Octopus skimmer in the first chamber and was thinking of using live sand in the fuge.

I'm setting up a new 75-gallon tank and wanna get the sump right for my LPS. What's the best layout for a refugium section? I've got a Trigger Systems sump but not sure if I should split the middle chamber or keep it open.

I just dropped a small fortune on Dwarf Hairgrass and those pesky cherry barb males of mine are constantly uprooting it and devouring it. Any advice or am I doomed to watch them destroy it?