[Any tips for keeping a betta fish]

Hey hows it going everyone. I have recently added a betta fish to one of my planted 5 gallon tanks. I am a bit of a newbie and I wanted to know what you guys reacommend for keeping a betta fish. Such as how to reduce stress, feeding times, general practice. Anything trade secrets I'd love to hear. Thank you for taking the time and reading my topic. I can't wait to hear back from y'all. 

[Fish ideas for 4.5-5 gallon tank]

Hey guys how's it going. I wanted some thoughts and opinions on what fish I should stock in my tank. I've been think alot about what fish I should stock such as neon tetra & betta fish, chilie raspbora & betta, red tetra & betta, or pair of guppies & neon tetra. I heard bettas can be territorial and harm fish if they get upset. I also know that some of these small fish do great in schools of 5-10 but I don't want to run into any problems where the tank gets to crowded. Can you guys reacommend any fish, I'd love to hear y'alls thoughts. 

 

[Unknown white specs in tank]

This is going to sound bizzare or a bit strange but I have recently setup a new tank and have put some plants in it that I bought from aquarium Co-op. I was looking at the tank and admiring my plants when I see little white specks in the tank. At first I was like its something floating around no big deal but when I looked closer it seemed to be swimming and there where a couple of them moving around. At this point I am lost for what they are and how they got in the tank because I haven't added anything but the plants and water. I did some sleuthing on the internet and I think it might be cyclops or something but I don't know how they got into the tank. Do any of you guys have any ideas or thoughts on this and will it harm my fish if I put any in. 

[I need some help with Amazon Sword & Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan']

Thank you guys for your help and I did add more root tabs to the tank. Unfortunatly the triparta did not make it. As I was adding root tabs near it, the plant just disegrated. Hopefully the Amazon Sword makes it. 

[I need some help with Amazon Sword & Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan']

Hello everyone I hope you guys are doing well. This is my first planted tank and I am very much a noob. I set this tank up 2 weeks ago and it doesn't seem to be doing to good. The Amazon Sword and Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan' are not doing good and I don't know what to do. I tried looking up sollutions and watching youtube videos for why they look like this. I am out of ideas and hopping one of you guys could help me out.