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Overfeeding spikes ammonia fast in small tanks. I feed frozen brine shrimp every other day, 3 pieces max. 5 gallon, planted, no tankmates. Water stays pristine.

78-80F is the sweet spot. Had a betta years ago in an unheated tank—didn't last long. Now I use an Eheim Jager, keeps it steady at 79F. Worth the investment.

I've had my betta for about six months now, and he's living his best life in a 5-gal tank with a black nerite snail as his only roommate. Ever since the big move from his old 10-gal tank, he's turned into the laziest betta I've ever seen. He's found this one spot that's basically his happy place ...