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oceanview wrote: ↑Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:17 am One more thing: if your betta's near a window, temp swings can mess with the heater's accuracy. Mine's in a shaded spot now, way more stable.

Good point. Sunlight can also cause algae blooms. I keep my tank away from direct light, helps with temp and water clarity.

76F is a bit low. They thrive at 78-82F. Lower temps slow their metabolism, making them prone to illness. What heater are you using? A adjustable one is best, so you can dial it in.


Agreed. I've seen bettas recover from fin rot just by raising the temp to 80F. Also, avoid placing the tank near ...

I think the common pleco should be rehomed, he's fine for now but he'll get massive, 2ft is a lot for a tank this size. Your tank looks great, though. Adding some slate stone or a rock system could give it a more natural look, what do you think?

Love the ornate, they're really something. Are all these fish from your collection?

If you google german red cichlid and browse through the images, you'll come across some that resemble the ones in question, though it's clear they're not purebred.

I came across this website, http/myemail.constantcontact.com/HUGE--and-the--H--is-silent-.html?soid=1104155438978&aid=iM7SKGuC0Vg, and the second fish looks a bit like the one they're calling a german red, seems a bit off to me though. Their top fins have that distinct line across the top, maybe it ...

Got a Synodontis petricola, btw lol

I'm curious, what's the specific Synodontis species in your tank, is it a Multipunctatus or an Ocellifer?

I've got a few different ones, but I'm really fond of the ones I've got - I think they're a great addition to the tank.

Hey, what's the size of your tank and which synodontis species do you have in there. I'm really interested in learning more, I've got a 300 gallon tank coming soon and I'm trying to decide on some synodontis to stock it with. I was thinking of getting two euruptus and two angelicus, do you think ...