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I'm gonna tag @coltin in this thread, he's usually pretty knowledgeable about illnesses and diseases in fish, so maybe he can offer some insight.

If you've got a spare 5-gallon tank lying around, consider transferring Grosso to it temporarily - it's possible something in the current tank is poisoning him. Beyond that, I'm at a loss. Best bet is to wait for someone more knowledgeable like Ellrog or Colin to chime in with some advice.

How bout "Carnation" - it's a great fit

I'm really not the best at coming up with names, but I think Blueberry could be a pretty cool fit for your pineapple betta. I mean, I'm honestly terrible at naming things, so take my suggestion for what it's worth.

If you're gonna go the fluxeon route, Azure's a solid choice, nice play on the blue undertones.

Stunning little guy.

I'm thinking maybe the shrimp, or possibly even the nerites, could've nipped at your betta's tail fin, causing the blackening. It's possible this is the start of fin rot, despite your good water parameters.

I'm thinking of planting some stuff like hornwort and frog bit in my mom's planters outside. Would that work? Are there any specific requirements I need to meet for these plants? My mom said I can use her planters (pics below), but I want to make sure they'll be okay before I start planting. I don't ...