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RIP Gerald: What My Dead Betta Taught Me About Patience and Cycling

January 7, 2026 by sharjisblog@gmail.com

Gerald the betta died 11 days after I bought him. Seven tanks later, here’s the day-by-day cycling timeline nobody warned me about.

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