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by Rustic
Sun Jun 15, 2025 1:14 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Overfeeding Bettas: risks and prevention
Replies: 10
Views: 16

Re: Overfeeding Bettas: risks and prevention

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.
by Rustic
Wed Jun 11, 2025 2:01 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Ideal temperature range for Betta fish
Replies: 11
Views: 51

Re: Ideal temperature range for Betta fish

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.
by Rustic
Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:53 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Is my betta lazy?
Replies: 10
Views: 7232

Re: Is my betta lazy?


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 ...