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Six paths into the hobby
Betta
Care, tanks, mates, food, and health
Planted Tanks
Substrate, lighting, CO2, and plant care
Shrimp
Neocaridina, caridina, breeding, and care
Aquascaping
Styles, layouts, hardscape, and techniques
Botanicals
Catappa leaves, tannins, and blackwater
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Featured Guide
Betta Fish Tank Setup: The Honest Beginner Guide
A complete, no-nonsense walkthrough: tank size, filtration, heating, planting, and the mistakes that actually kill bettas, with starter kits compared on their stated specs.
- Minimum tank size: 5 gallons (not 1)
- Filter flow: why gentle matters
- Heater placement and temperature stability
- Plant selection for low-light betta tanks
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Botanicals & Blackwater
Tannins from catappa leaves and alder cones soften water and support betta health. Our dosing guides show exactly how to build a safe blackwater tank without crashing parameters. This is what sets TanninLab apart.
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Dosing guides
Exact measurements per gallon
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Botanical safety checklist
What to prep before adding
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pH / tannin tracking
Monitor without guessing
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Supplier comparisons
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