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by otterix
Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: A 55-gallon aquarium setup
Replies: 7
Views: 27

Re: A 55-gallon aquarium setup

55 gallons is what I'm working with. When it comes to tank size, gallons aren't the only thing that matters, dimensions play a pretty big role too.
by otterix
Fri Jun 06, 2025 11:47 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: How to test water parameters for Bettas
Replies: 11
Views: 93

Re: How to test water parameters for Bettas

RO's a hassle tho, just get a nitrate remover pad for your filter. Cheaper and easier. How's your betta acting? Any weird vibes?
by otterix
Fri Jun 06, 2025 7:10 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: How to test water parameters for Bettas
Replies: 11
Views: 93

Re: How to test water parameters for Bettas

For sure, 10% is chill but 20%'s better, especially if your params are whack. Plants help too, they suck up nitrates. Anubias or java fern are easy starters.
by otterix
Fri Jun 06, 2025 3:12 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: How to test water parameters for Bettas
Replies: 11
Views: 93

Re: How to test water parameters for Bettas

Test strips are kinda sketchy, ngl. Liquid test kits like API Master Kit are way more accurate. Gonna need to check ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH. How often you doing water changes?
by otterix
Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:23 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Optimizing candy cane coral growth
Replies: 17
Views: 11213

Re: Optimizing candy cane coral growth

I recently got a two-head frag of the neon green trumpet/candy, and I'm excited to see it's making progress. Just a couple of months in, I've noticed both heads have formed additional mouths, which is a great sign. They've started to pinch into the figure-eight shape, so I'm thinking it'll be at ...