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The water parameters for Betta are not specified because they can tolerate a very wide range. Hence people keeping them in jars with nothing but dechlorinated tap water. However if you are looking for ideal parameters, I would keep them in soft water. That is pH: 6.5 - 6.8 Temp: 25degC or 78degF. KH: 3-5 GH: 6-8 TDS: doesn't really matter. These guys can live in crap water (not that you should aim for crap water). But I would aim for under 350 like for all my other softwater fish. Most important thing is to give them a tank that is well cycled and has low flow. They do not prefer a strong filter and flow. Some floating plants will also help them build bubble nests if you have females (note the plural. 1 female is not enough and will get harassed). If you are putting the betta in a 15L, then I would avoid females in the same tank until you see him building a nest. Apart from that, they are considered very easy fish to keep.

Hey all, I've seen that people use mulberry leaves to feed their shrimp and as luck may have it.... I have a mulberry tree in my backyard! Just wanting to know how people prepare the mulberry leaves to be used to feed their shrimp. Is it a case of just picking them and putting it in the tank? Should I blanch the leaves before using them? Or I've seen in another thread people dry them out in the sun before using them. My main concern was that after picking off a fresh mulberry leaf and putting it in the water, the sap may poison the shrimp? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks Dan