New Tank Help
I finally decided to take the plunge and start my own aquarium. My little sister gave me her old aquarium-a small 3 gallon plastic aquarium with a small filter system and a light that no longer works (she spilled water on it at some point). I know before that she kept a pleco and a baby oscar in there (the pleco was eaten by the oscar-and I did educate her about proper oscar care, but sadly before she could switch tanks, her oscar died).
First of all, I need to know how to clean it, becuase I dont want any disease or parasites left from her fish (While it doesn't appear the Oscar died of disease, I'd rather be safe than sorry)
Also, I was planning on putting a single male betta in the tank. I would prefer to have a bigger tank, but at least it's better than a small bowl. Does this sound ok? Or would the tank be to small for him?
Finally, I know bettas do better in warmer water, so would I be able to hook a heater up to the aquarium? As I said, it's plastic so I don't know if it would melt or not.
Thanks in advance for any help! Oh and if you could give me some tips on the cycling, or maybe some advice on the likes and dislikes of bettas (I did do my research, but any advice from betta owners would be nice) I'd appreciate it.
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