Timer betta owner- I believe I all the necessities I’ve been testing my water once a week (5 gal tank) & it’s surprisingly good on all fronts but question is —-does my Lucky guy🍀 look happy? He’s a half moon male. I got him a few months ago on a whim he was at a feed store all alone in a tiny, dirty cup. I’d like recommendations on making sure he’s happy and entertained 🧡
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• Tank size: 5 gal
• Heater and filter? yes
• Tank temperature: usually 80
• Key water parameters include the amount of ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH.:
• How long have you had the tank? How long have you had your fish?: 2 months
• How often are water changes? weekly
How much do you take out per change? 30%
What is your process?: syphen replace with filtered drinking water
• Any tankmates? Yes 3 ghost shrimp and one mystery snail
• What do you feed and how much: 3 times a day 5 patties
• Decorations and plants in the tank: plants 🪴
https://preview.redd.it/8nta3nmtdgng1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e499865c305c8a61cf8fc1d7af3149537976e68b
your tank is GORGEOUS omg, where did you get the little bridge it’s so cute
hi!
mystery snails should not be in 5g, with a betta maybe 15-20G at least. you NEED a liquid test kit, but seeing that your pH and kH are so low, snails are a no-go. your weekly water changes should be done with water conditioner on your drinking water, since fish have problems with stuff that are fine with humans (there can also be leeching and stuff, so you need a water conditioner such as prime asap).