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We Lost Gerald the Betta to a Bad Starter Kit. Then I Got Obsessive.

January 7, 2026 by sharjisblog@gmail.com

After losing Gerald the betta to a cheap starter kit, I tested 8 budget aquarium setups under $100. Here’s which ones won’t kill your fish.

Categories Blog Tags 10-gallon-aquarium-starter-kit-with-filter-and-heater, aquarium-nitrogen-cycle-guide, best-budget-aquarium-starter-kits-under-100-dollars, betta-fish-care-for-beginners, cheap-fish-tank-kits-for-beginners, complete-fish-tank-setup-for-first-time-fish-owners

I Killed My First Betta and Spent 90 Days Making Sure It Wouldn’t Happen Again

January 7, 2026 by sharjisblog@gmail.com

My first blackwater attempt caused a pH crash that nearly killed my tetras. After 90 days of trial and error, here’s what actually works.

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