[kfryman]

Mollies need brackish water to live their full life span. Just remember, anything under 10 gallons is too small to add any other fish.

Quick question do you have a heater? Bettas are tropical fish and will be much more lively with a heater, they will also be much healthier.
Tips:

• Weekly water changes: about 30% should do.
• Have the tank lights on for 12 hours or less (Longer will promote algae growth)
• Feed twice daily with one day skipping meals (2 pellets pr feeding 2x a day)
• Interact with your betta; watch him explore, teach him tricks (Jumping for food), having him flare every so often...

Have fun learning about your new guy!

 

[kfryman]

What type of algae eater? And take it back to the place you got him and say you can't have him. If it looks kind of like a shark that is like a black color, it needs a minimum of like 55 gallons.

That pellet is fine to use since the first ingredient is fish meal. They do sink fast though just as a warning.

Skipping a day is just fasting him. It isn't necessary though. Some opt out, it is just giving them time to digest and clear their system of food.

Just make sure you take back that algae eater.

 

[kfryman]

Put the conditioner in before you put it in the tank. One you will Dave on water conditioner, saving you money. Also once your tank cycles if you put regular water in you will loose your cycle and will make you do mire water changes.

 

[kfryman]

It is normal, they will go away with time or you can remove them yourself.