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Scaper's Notes
“An inadvertently acquired project tank. Finally cycled, planted, and fully stocked. Meet my tiny new rescue betta.”
Tank Details
6.8 gal · 25.74 Lactive
Source Water
Tap water · Tap + Prime
TDS 15 ppm
pH 7.0
Tested Jul 2026
Flora & Fauna
9 species
Tank Health Score
Health score coming soon.
Water Parameters
Latest reading
Jul 28, 2026
Temp80.0°F
pH7.2
Ammonia0.00mg/L
Nitrite0.00mg/L
Nitrate0mg/L
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Journal
Update
Secondary sponge filter and updates
A second sponge filter has been added to the tank to increase filtration and help stabilize the water parameters. Also,…
Update
Added tannins.
Added Fritz Blackwater additive plus cattapa leaves and alder cones, attempting to lower PH levels safely.
Trim & reshape
Trimmed plants
Trimmed hornwort and duckweed back. Removed some algae growth but minor. Seems to be in response to current fertilizer s…