New Fluval Chi 5g Stock

[Cornstar]

I have decided to buy a fluval chi 5g this Friday from CL for $30. This will be for my apartment on campus.


So I am wondering what stock I should include for this tank? I am possibly thinking of shrimps again, but I'm not sure. Suggestions? Should I do a plant only tank?

 

[Koopamaster]

You can never have too many bettas

 

[Cornstar]

Since the fluval does not come with a heater, would the betta need a heater?

 

[Koopamaster]

Oh yes I guess so. But you can get a good 5 gallon heater from Petco for 10-15 dollars.

 

[Autumnsky]

Heater

I just bought my second Aqueon Mini Heater one for up to 5 Gal and the other up to 10-15 Gal, but the great feature is a Thermal Safety shut off which will disable the product if there is a malfunction. You would have to buy a new heater if there is a malfunction, but I am saving the receipt. I like the safety feature.

Never can have too many shrimp, and Brigittae Rasbora!

 

[Cornstar]

Yikes. Decisions!


Is there a faster way to cycle my tank? My house is 2 hours away from my campus. If I bring my sand and filter from an established tank, will it help? Or should I start a new cycle?

 

[Koopamaster]

Yes there would be a lot of already established bacteria in the media and substrate it could cut your cycling time in half.