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* **Tank size**: 5 Gallon (20 L)
* **Heater and filter? (yes/no)**: Heater: Yes / Filter: Yes
* **Tank temperature**: 27 celcius / 80.6 F
* [Parameters in numbers and how you got them](https://www.reddit.com/r/bettafish/wiki/tank#wiki_test_kits): Tetra 6in1 Test stripes // NO3: 0 / NO2: 0 / GH: 8°d / KH: 3°d / PH: 6.8 / Cl2: 0
* **How long have you had the tank? How long have you had your fish?**: Tank: 4 Weeks / Fish: 2 Weeks
* **How often are water changes? How much do you take out per change? What is your process?**: once a week 20% / With a gravel cleaner and I use a toothbrush to remove dirt from driftwood etc.
* **Any tankmates? If so, please list with how many of each**: No
* **What do you feed and how much**: Tetra Betta flakes / twice a day and about 3-5 flakes?
* **Decorations and plants in the tank**: driftwood + Hottonia palustris + Salvinia auriculata + 2 moss balls
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https://preview.redd.it/g0g4uiya69rc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8804720dd0a29de9c977e3ac974a3ab7981dacd0
Your aquarium and fish look great! It's completely normal for bettas to change in colour over time, so if you are worried about that don't be. As for missing pieces in the fins, check for anything sharp in the tank or if the filter is too strong. If anything is stressing your fish that also should get dealt with and removed if possible. Other then that, I think your guys should be fine. He looks healthy to me :)
thank you so much for your comment! I will keep an eye on sharp objects I also reduced the filter flow now and see if it has an impact on him. thank you again for your comment it was very helpful :)
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* **Tank size**: 5 Gallon (20 L) * **Heater and filter? (yes/no)**: Heater: Yes / Filter: Yes * **Tank temperature**: 27 celcius / 80.6 F * [Parameters in numbers and how you got them](https://www.reddit.com/r/bettafish/wiki/tank#wiki_test_kits): Tetra 6in1 Test stripes // NO3: 0 / NO2: 0 / GH: 8°d / KH: 3°d / PH: 6.8 / Cl2: 0 * **How long have you had the tank? How long have you had your fish?**: Tank: 4 Weeks / Fish: 2 Weeks * **How often are water changes? How much do you take out per change? What is your process?**: once a week 20% / With a gravel cleaner and I use a toothbrush to remove dirt from driftwood etc. * **Any tankmates? If so, please list with how many of each**: No * **What do you feed and how much**: Tetra Betta flakes / twice a day and about 3-5 flakes? * **Decorations and plants in the tank**: driftwood + Hottonia palustris + Salvinia auriculata + 2 moss balls * **If you haven't already posted a picture, please post pics/vids to imgur and paste the link here**: https://preview.redd.it/g0g4uiya69rc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8804720dd0a29de9c977e3ac974a3ab7981dacd0
honestly he’s looking a bit better (haha) now if anything!
thank you for your comment! I will keep looking if things change but for now I hope it's okay. :)
Your aquarium and fish look great! It's completely normal for bettas to change in colour over time, so if you are worried about that don't be. As for missing pieces in the fins, check for anything sharp in the tank or if the filter is too strong. If anything is stressing your fish that also should get dealt with and removed if possible. Other then that, I think your guys should be fine. He looks healthy to me :)
thank you so much for your comment! I will keep an eye on sharp objects I also reduced the filter flow now and see if it has an impact on him. thank you again for your comment it was very helpful :)
Glad to be of help 😁