best use for a fw 10 gallon.

[maxwellag]

A center piece.? Like one large plant? I was thinking goin planted all the way! I am starting to live that aspect of this hobby more Amd more

No, a center piece fish. Usually a favorite choice... a betta would be perfect

 

[joejeff]

Rt on so you would advice against the shrimp huh?

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

I agree on the betta. I well planted tank with a bizarre looking betta would be perfect, in my opinion.

 

[adadkins1]

Yep, you will just have to choose. A betta that might get along with some shrimp or the nano tank mentioned before.

I must agree, I love my bettas. I almost think my male dragon scale is tied with my GBR's for beauty.

 

[joejeff]

So there are different species of betta

 

[adadkins1]

Yes. There are many different species of betta, but in general what most call a betta is Betta splendens. They are also the most common in the market.

 

[joejeff]

I rate the pathetic way the ones I see at lfs and petsmart look. I think if I get one I want to order a fancy type. Bc the normal ones at the retailers look on the edge of death...

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

They are mostly the same "species" (splendens) just drastically different variations and hybrids with other species (the wild ones). There are lots of options. I would suggest going to aquabid.com at least to check out some interesting variations available.

 

[adadkins1]

Sad it has come to that. Almost all LFS keep their bettas in teeny tiny cups. In those things they definitely look very sad. However, in their defense, I have gotten good looking bettas from my LFS. Check out my avatar. He looked like a pretty betta in the cup. Got him home and in a planted tank and he was gorgeous!

+1 on aquabid, if you want a unique betta it is the place to look. However, I see paying 20 bucks for shipping on a fish a bit outrageous. Some have better rates than others so look thoroughly.

 

[joejeff]

Sad it has come to that. Almost all LFS keep their bettas in teeny tiny cups. In those things they definitely look very sad. However, in their defense, I have gotten good looking bettas from my LFS. Check out my avatar. He looked like a pretty betta in the cup. Got him home and in a planted tank and he was gorgeous!

So if u think I.got a decent looking one it would perk up in a healthier environment?

 

[adadkins1]

Possibly, you just have to weigh your options. Pay extra money up front and get a betta from aquabid or try one from the LFS. I won't say there is a gurantee they will perk up, but IME they look a lot better and less stressed in a 5g+ tank than in a 8oz. cup.

 

[joejeff]

Possibly, you just have to weigh your options. Pay extra money up front and get a betta from aquabid or try one from the LFS. I won't say there is a gurantee they will perk up, but IME they look a lot better and less stressed in a 5g+ tank than in a 8oz. cup.

Very true.. Nvr been to.Aquabid.com. ill check it out...

 

[joejeff]

So does it have to be 5gallons. I have seen some in like 2 gallon setups w filtration that seemed pretty healthy...

 

[adadkins1]

Well, it is a general consensus that a 5g plus is really the best. Granted I kept a betta in a 2.5 for 6 years, it is doable, but not recommended.

 

[leek86]

If you go with a betta, have a look at the crown tails

 

[joejeff]

Aquabid is too rich for.my blood...

 

[adadkins1]

Same here! I would either do a local betta or try some other type of fish. Maybe peruse your LFS and see what they have.