mrcrackberry
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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Hey Everyone,
I decided to join this forum so that I had somewhere to get tips/advice/insight on a new 29gal setup a started a few weeks ago.
It's an Aqueon Led Tank, 30.25" x 12.5" x 21.5" that I decided to get after my girlfriend bought me a Betta for my Birthday. She remembered me telling her about how I loved having fish as a kid, very thoughtful gift.
But, I knew that the Betta deserved better than the 1.5 Gal tank she bought with him, so I got the Aqueon kit and added more fish.
Here's the roster:
1 Male Betta (Half Moon I think)
5 Harlequin Rasboras
1 Accidental Zebra Danilo (came with the Rasboras)
3 Glo Tetras
2 Peppermint Tetras
3 Platys (Red Fin, Gold Twinbar, Sunset)
1 Rainbow Shark
1 Emerald Cory Catfish
The lady at Petco was very concerned that the male betta would "kill" all the other fish (lol), it's actually been kind of the opposite. Recently one of the Glo Tetras began nipping at the fins of the Betta (Poor Guy), I did notice a couple days later that the Betta started sticking up for himself and flaring at the Glo Tetra, but unfortunately some damage was already done. I do have a Coco Log plant that serves as a nice refuge for the Betta to hide when he wants to relax I guess.
I had tried 3 Dalmatian Mollys but had to take them back because one of them began nipping at the Betta, and that fish was much bigger than the Glo Tetra.
So I've heard that Aquarium Salt could be helpful for the Betta's fins, how true is this?
Another notable, the Rainbow Shark will chase away the Cory whenever they get close. Because of this, I'm thinking maybe getting another Cory would help even the odds and deter the Rainbow Shark from bullying? I've intrigued by the Clown Cory Catfish, I think they look pretty cool. Thoughts on this?
Other than the above mentioned things, all the fish get along pretty well.
Any other suggestions for fish I could add. I believe I have room for up to maybe 3 more tops.
Theme for the tank is Game of Thrones
Thanks a lot in advance for any feedback.
I decided to join this forum so that I had somewhere to get tips/advice/insight on a new 29gal setup a started a few weeks ago.
It's an Aqueon Led Tank, 30.25" x 12.5" x 21.5" that I decided to get after my girlfriend bought me a Betta for my Birthday. She remembered me telling her about how I loved having fish as a kid, very thoughtful gift.
But, I knew that the Betta deserved better than the 1.5 Gal tank she bought with him, so I got the Aqueon kit and added more fish.
Here's the roster:
1 Male Betta (Half Moon I think)
5 Harlequin Rasboras
1 Accidental Zebra Danilo (came with the Rasboras)
3 Glo Tetras
2 Peppermint Tetras
3 Platys (Red Fin, Gold Twinbar, Sunset)
1 Rainbow Shark
1 Emerald Cory Catfish
The lady at Petco was very concerned that the male betta would "kill" all the other fish (lol), it's actually been kind of the opposite. Recently one of the Glo Tetras began nipping at the fins of the Betta (Poor Guy), I did notice a couple days later that the Betta started sticking up for himself and flaring at the Glo Tetra, but unfortunately some damage was already done. I do have a Coco Log plant that serves as a nice refuge for the Betta to hide when he wants to relax I guess.
I had tried 3 Dalmatian Mollys but had to take them back because one of them began nipping at the Betta, and that fish was much bigger than the Glo Tetra.
So I've heard that Aquarium Salt could be helpful for the Betta's fins, how true is this?
Another notable, the Rainbow Shark will chase away the Cory whenever they get close. Because of this, I'm thinking maybe getting another Cory would help even the odds and deter the Rainbow Shark from bullying? I've intrigued by the Clown Cory Catfish, I think they look pretty cool. Thoughts on this?
Other than the above mentioned things, all the fish get along pretty well.
Any other suggestions for fish I could add. I believe I have room for up to maybe 3 more tops.
Theme for the tank is Game of Thrones
Thanks a lot in advance for any feedback.
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