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I have about 4 inches in it. Thanks for the advice, I will do a partial today and add a couple of inches. Should I cover it to increase the humidity? I understand it should be very humid for the eggs and fry, but it might make him feel a little more sexy? :brows:

Thank you! I did have a piece of lettuce in there, and he built a bubble nest at first, but apparently it wasn't impressive enough for my girl, and she declined his advances. He doesn't appear to be overly aggressive toward her, just a little nipping. But she really started to act frightened of...

Myth: Because bettas do not use their gills, there is no need to oxygenate their water. Reality: While bettas do have a labrynth organ that permits them to breathe air, this does not mean that they do not gill breathe, nor does it mean that there are not risks to keeping them in oxygen...

I have a betta in a 2.75 gallon bowl. Plenty of room for a couple of plants and driftwood. This place sells a nice one, for not too much money. I also added a heater (but not the bowl kind by Zoo Med - I had one and it pooped out after 4 months). Nature’s Pure Glass Aquarium Sphere 12″ Dia x...

My betta pair failed to spawn. At first the male built a bubble nest, and danced for her, and she got swollen with eggs. But this morning he was biting his tail, and no bubble nest (she was in a breeding container inside the tank). So I guess I will try again? My question is, should I leave...

Male bettas are very territorial and best housed by themselves. Females can usually be housed together. I don't know about females with other types of fish.

Thanks everyone. I haven't wanted to treat him in his tank, because I didn't want to crash the cycle (yes, it is cycled)/good bacteria. I don't think water quality is the problem, as he has the 5 gallon tank that I did regular water changes for, and was very diligent about it. I was given some...

Thanks for your reply I started everything back up again, and I will put a bit of fish food in there. I am going to get some kind of water testing kit today. Honestly, I think one of the problems was the filter. No matter how I tried to baffle the flow, it was likely too strong for him. He is a...

Hi all! I have a 5 gallon tank planted with java plants, java moss and anacharis. My betta is currently in a hospital tank being treated for fin rot, and I want to keep his big tank healthy until I can return him to it. But I am totally clueless as to how. The plants still look healthy and happy...

Glad to be here! I am new to aquariums, so I hope to learn from all of you. I am the proud owner of two lovely bettas, one of whom I am treating for fin rot with Maracin Plus. I will try to find some helpful information about how to keep his 5 gallon planted tank healthy while he is in his...