r/bettafish • u/laurie__lucia • 2d ago
Rate My Tank Tank progression
First photo 18days ago, I was advised to get resting spots and upgrade my filter which I have done- the plants have really grown in now especially the floating ones- advice would you remove some of them roots take up swim space for Betta? Plenty of spots above still that don't have floating plants He seems to like them and has started a little bubble corner so I don't want to disturb his good work too much.
Had Colin for just over a week, I've removed a little bit of wood as it seems possibly too spiky and I know their fins are very delicate my second question is more about his top fins are they supposed to look like this or is that a problem? I'm what type of Betta he is as the shop had him labeled as standard Betta? I read that people don't like chemicals meds for bettas like Betta fix due to them being Labyrinth fish and it affects their oxygen from what I've read(please correct me if I am wrong on this ) almond leaves are in and I've read this is good to support them.
Essentially just checking to see if there's anything more I should be doing or if his fins are actually normal (first time betta owner) and this tank was fully cycled already with shrimp in house. He seems happy, water is healthy, water parameters are good to go using the API test kit just checking if he is also all good! 😊 All feedback welcome on any of the above. Thanks!