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^ Just looked, I think it(sponge filter) would work. LMK if I'm wrong. Only honey gouramis I'm finding are dwarfs, but I've read they are different than regular red honey gouramis. If anyone had any links to some or an explanation that'd be great. 🙂

^Would a sponge filter work for a gourami?

Yeah sorry to clarify I'm not looking at a sorority or a harem don't worry LOL. And @GuppysnailI was actually looking at some gourami (the opaline ones) and they seem awesome. Thanks for the insight on the betta health issues, too. Would Gourami have the same(ish) tank set up as a betta?

Also looked at some oranda goldfish, but am worried about sporadic growth that I've heard can happen in goldfish? What tank size would be best for these?

Late response - But thank you for all the advice. I was considering a sponge filter and have now moved my focus to plakat bettas like you all recommended. I should definitely start off with an easier betta before looking at the halfmoons I wanted. Do you think a sponge filter would work? ^I also may look at having a female koi plakat? Do females do well alone? I'm definitely not experienced enough for a harem or sorority.

Thank you for the specified products!! Are there any significant differences in female vs male betas (other than temperament and appearance obviously)? Taz sounds like an adorable name by the way. 😄 You guys are all so helpful! I'll be sure to read up on everything tomorrow (I'm about to head to bed haha). This was an amazing welcome to the forum/community. ❤️ From what I've researched/seen they seem to be intestinal worms. Could be constipation (I don't know much on fish feces) as well.

Thank you so much! I have the class tomorrow so I'll discuss with the teacher about this. 🙂 How dangerous is a parasitic infection to the fish? (Like, do I have limited time or anything?)

Thank you @xXInkedPhoenixX and @lefty o for the advice! I'll read up on that and all. I appreciate it a ton. I'll get back to you soon!

Hey! I'd like to adopt a fish soon, and I've been researching how to take care of Bettas. Any good resources/fish to start out with? I'm in highschool on a limited budget; but I don't want to degrade their quality of life. I am happy to work up to a good amount of money to adopt and furnish a tank. Is there any good filters, heaters, etc that won't endanger the fish as well nutritious foods? I've read about bloodworms and brine shrimp and stuff but I was mainly wondering what an affordable beginner species would be? (Including cost of properly taking care of them and stuff.) Also any good resources on how to cycle a tank? And what exactly cycling is (like you're explaining to a five year old.) I've done an hour's worth of research so far, is there anything else I can do? Let me know if I put this in the wrong tag or if anything I've said is careless or not considerate for the life of the fish. I am a vegetarian and I love animals and I want to make sure my baby is well taken care of. ALSO: In my science class, they have a fish tank (maybe 10ish gallons?) with a larger goldfish(I think) and common black molly. The molly has an intestinal infection (I believe) and has a yellowish string hanging off of him? I let him know about it, after observing them after a feeding, and put in some API Stress Coat; which is supposed to help. Should I put in some API aquatic salt as well? I don't know much and I just want to help the little guy. Please be patient with me I am doing my best and I will do my very best to help. <3